Operation Christmas Child- Collection Location

Each Year Grace Community Chapel comes together to support the mission of Samaritan’s Purse in reaching globally with the gospel via a shoebox full of gifts to a child in need. These shoeboxes are sent worldwide.

Mission
“Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.

Click to find out more about Operation Christmas Child or watch the video below.

Operation Christmas Child Overview

In the Year 2025, GCC was able to see the following results due to God’s work in our midst. A total of 22 volunteers from 5 local churches helped. Thanks all of you!

Grace Christian Academy collected 76 Shoeboxes
Grace Youth Group collected and packed 60 Shoeboxes.
Grace Community Chapel collected an additional 295 Shoeboxes
As a drop-off location, Grace Community Chapel received an additional 1,945 for a total of 2,376 boxes.
As the Central Drop-off Location, Grace Community Chapel collected a total of 9,709 boxes!

That means that over 9,709 children will be able to receive a gift from a stranger, and many will get to hear the good news about Jesus.

We are looking forward to participating again in 2026. Get ready for National Collection Week, November 16th-23rd

2024 Collection Details

Grace Christian Academy collected 50 Shoe Boxes
Grace Community Chapel collected an additional 352 Shoe Boxes
As a drop-off location, Grace Community Chapel received an additional 1,827 for a total of 2,229 boxes.
As the Central Drop-off Location Grace Community Chapel collected together a total of 9,602 boxes!

That means that over 9,602 children will be able to receive a gift from a stranger and many will get to hear the good news about Jesus.

2023 Collection Details

Grace Christian Academy collected 86 Shoe Boxes
Grace Community Chapel collected an additional 405 Shoe Boxes
As a drop-off location, Grace Community Chapel received an additional 1,653 for a total of 2,144 boxes.
As the Central Drop-off Location Grace Community Chapel collected together a total of 8,305 boxes!

That means that over 8,305 children

2022 Collection Details

Grace Christian Academy collected 51 Shoe Boxes
Grace Community Chapel collected an additional 312 Shoe Boxes
As a drop-off location, Grace Community Chapel received an additional 1,703 for a total of 2,066 boxes.
As the Central Drop-off Location Grace Community Chapel collected together a total of 8,305 boxes!

That means that over 8,305 children will be able to receive a gift from a stranger and many will get to hear the good news about Jesus.

2021 Collection Details

Grace Christian Academy collected 95 Shoe Boxes
Grace Community Chapel collected an additional 305 Shoe Boxes
As a drop-off location, Grace Community Chapel received an additional 1,155 for a total of 1.555 boxes.
As the Central Drop-off Location Grace Community Chapel collected together a total of 6,854 boxes!

That means that over 6,854 children will be able to receive a gift from a stranger and many will get to hear the good news about Jesus.

Check out the 2021 Update from Samaritan’s Purse.

OCC Capital Area Team (CAT)

Monthly the Capital Area OCC Team meets to plan and organize the Capital Area collection during national collection week. They also work with area churches to continue the mission of Operation Christmas Child for the global mission.

Annually they coordinate and arrange the Project Leader Workshop which is usually held in September at GCC.

For Questions regarding the Capital Team please connect with Cheryl Shank the Area Coordinator via the contact form below.

2025 Project Leader Workshop/ Project Leader Appreciation

Each year in preparation for the OCC collection, the project leaders from the Capital Area Team(CAT) meet together to plan and prepare for the upcoming collection year. Check out the pictures from the 2024’s event.

Big thanks to Cheryl Shank (CAT Leader), Wendi Davis (Church Relations), and many others in the Capital region who supported the training and preparation.