The last Operation Christmas Child packing day for 2017 was held recently.
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A band of hard working enthusiastic volunteers managed to bring the final number of boxes for our district to 909, an all-time record. Well done!
These shoe boxes will be sent to children who live in our near Pacific and South East Asian neighbourhood.
What a wonderful opportunity to share God’s love unconditionally, regardless of colour or creed.
The first of many containers, including some of our boxes, have already been sent to Madagascar and Cambodia from the Kings Park Warehouse.
Again, members of the Lithgow Men’s Shed contributed generously to this charitable cause, making a large assortment of brightly painted, hand crafted, wooden toys for placement in boys’ boxes together with something from each of the six categories – clothing, school, hygiene, a soft toy to love, to play with and a special something.
It seems boy’s boxes are harder to fill than girls so we are especially grateful for their efforts.
We pay a special tribute to a keen packer, Terry Cartwright, who passed away recently, leaving many sewn library and marble bags in readiness for next year, a wonderful achievement in her last days.
As our final pick-up for Lithgow and surrounds, happens on November 29, boxes and financial contributions ($10 per box is needed to get the shoebox packed with love to needy children) can still be dropped off at the Professionals in Main Street.
The volunteers will resume their support for this worthy cause in 2018.