What is OCC?
Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Upcoming packing parties: (all drop-in times)
Saturday, Oct. 17
9 am - 3 pm
9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, Oct. 24
9 am - 3 pm
9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, Oct. 31
9 am - 3pm
9 am - 3pm
Saturday, Nov. 7
9 am - 3 pm
9 am - 3 pm
Saturday, Nov. 14
9 am - 3 pm
9 am - 3 pm
Collection Week: Nov. 16-23, 2026
Drop-off will take place at the Family Life Center on the following dates/times:
Monday-Friday, Nov. 16-20: 3-6 pm
Saturday, Nov. 21: 10 am-4 pm
Sunday, Nov. 22: 1-5 pm
Monday, Nov. 23: 10 am -noon
If you are available and would like to volunteer to help during any of the above-listed shifts, please contact Terri Thompson at occ@lmbc.org or 304-360-0849.
Monday-Friday, Nov. 16-20: 3-6 pm
Saturday, Nov. 21: 10 am-4 pm
Sunday, Nov. 22: 1-5 pm
Monday, Nov. 23: 10 am -noon
If you are available and would like to volunteer to help during any of the above-listed shifts, please contact Terri Thompson at occ@lmbc.org or 304-360-0849.
How can I help with OCC?
Option 1: D.I.Y.
Collect items, pack the shoebox* at your home, and deliver** to the church during collection week.
*Boxes are available at the church
**Include shipping cost via check for $10 to Samaritan’s Purse.
*Boxes are available at the church
**Include shipping cost via check for $10 to Samaritan’s Purse.
Option 2: Buy Items from our Online List
We have created an Amazon Wishlist with all of the needed items for this year's OCC shoeboxes. Just follow the link below.
Option 3: Build a Shoebox Online
Make it your own by choosing from a list of gifts, you can even add a personal letter and photo. We’ll pack your shoebox and send it for you, for a suggested donation of just $25. Simply visit the site below:
Prayer
Prayer is a powerful resource for strength and success in reaching others with the Gospel message. Please pray for the salvation of the children (and their families) who receive the boxes and strength for our OCC Team who work countless hours to organize, manage, prepare, and oversee all that goes into this ministry.
Shipping
Shipping is $10 per box and we ship approximately 3500 just from our church. While the cost of each box packed by families is to be covered by that family, our OCC Team also packs hundreds of boxes on behalf of the church. You can greatly help the church by giving towards the shipping.
