Imagine yourself as an orphan living in an underfunded orphanage in a rural area. Rarely are you complemented, told that you are loved, or made to feel special. This situation is not uncommon for a child that is receiving and Operation Christmas Child box. One of the most important parts of the box is the note because through it, you can make the box much more special and personal for the child that receives it. Even if there is a language barrier, the bright colors, small doodles, and maybe even a picture of the kind foreigner that thought of them can still touch their hearts. Notes are free to make for us, but can have such an impact on the person that receives it. Below are some pictures of notes that I have made to help inspire you with your own notes. Inside of notes: Dear Child, You are loved! I hope that you enjoy the gifts that I have packed for you. Jesus loves you and cares for you. I love you and am praying for you! My name is Sydney and I live in the United States. My favorite color is purple. I live with my parents, brother, and dog. Sending Love, Sydney I apologize for the picture quality. However, these are three of the notes that I have recently made. I almost always have the same text inside, but they are decorated differently. Some notes, like the gender neutral one, are rather simple, while others have more complex patterns like the rainbow note or pictures like the robot note. You probably noticed how often I used the word "love". I try to use my notes to show as much love as possible to the kid that receives it. The second paragraph is more about me so that the note and box become more personal.
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Who doesn't love to color? I personally love coloring and like to include coloring books in my OCC boxes. When space in a box is an issue, small coloring books are much better. I made a printable coloring book to use in my boxes and I figured that you guys might enjoy adding it to your boxes. Simply print the attached PDF below using your printer's double sided setting, then use the directions seen here to make it into a booklet. I used some bright and sturdy orange paper for a cover. Don't forget to pack some crayons!
*Note* I do not own any of the pictures used in this coloring book. All pictures taken from Google Images*
Every year, when I get ready to host my Operation Christmas Child party, I like to set some goals. I use these goals to help me stay on track and improve the quality of the boxes that I pack and send. These are my goals for 2017.
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