Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child was begun in 1993 to collect shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since that time, more than 232 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love. Tens of thousands of volunteers from local churches around the world (including Watermark!) partner with OCC to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ at festive outreach events where children are surprised with a shoebox gift.
Watermark Church has been an active participating church since 2016. In 2020, our church became an area collections point for the community under the leadership of our very own Sara Bannon, Area Coordinator. We are honored to be able to take such an active role in sharing the gift of Jesus as we “make an impression and leave a mark for Jesus Christ” to the ends of the Earth!
