This year, CTV is excited to once again partner with Operation Christmas Child!

This year, we hope to bless children ages 10–14, one of the age groups that is often the hardest to fill boxes for. These gifts are more than just items in a box—they help open the door for Gospel outreach, discipleship, and the opportunity for children to learn about Jesus.

Together, we can fill boxes with meaningful gifts and help share the hope of the Gospel with children around the world.

Sunday	Theme	What to bring ages 10–14
Sept 13	School supplies — writing tools	Pencils, pens, erasers, manual pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, markers, pencil cases
Sept 20	School supplies — paper & tools	Notebooks, blank index cards, rulers, protractors, solar-powered calculators, safety blunt-tip scissors, glue sticks, small adhesive tape
Sept 27	Personal care	Toothbrushes, washcloths, combs/hairbrushes, colorful bandages, stick deodorant, non-liquid lip balm, nail clippers & files, compact mirrors
Oct 4	Clothing & accessories	Socks, underwear, flip-flops, hats/scarves/mittens, sunglasses, wrist watches, shirts/pants, bandanas, hair accessories & tote bags
Oct 11	Crafts & activities	Puzzles, playing cards, jump ropes, sewing kits, tool sets with work gloves, fishing kits, gardening kits with gloves & trowel, compasses, binoculars
Oct 18	Toys & fun	Yo-yos, small Frisbees, small kites, Etch A Sketch, kaleidoscopes, marbles, hacky sacks, tennis balls, foam balls
Oct 25	WOW items	Soccer balls/footballs with manual air pumps, backpacks, outfits of clothing, stuffed animals, small musical instruments, dolls, toy trucks/boats
Nov 1	Containers & practical extras	Reusable plastic cups, water bottles, plates, bowls, blunt-edged utensils, flashlights, blankets
Nov 8	Final fill-in + packing supplies	Any missing items from prior weeks, empty shoeboxes, rubber bands, note cards for personal notes
Nov 15	Packing party	Last-minute items welcome — stay after service to pack shoeboxes as a church

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