Operation Christmas Child🎄
At Real Life Church, our partnership with Samaritan’s Purse and specifically Operation Christmas Child has grown. There are three ways you can support this wonderful ministry this season.
Pack a Shoebox
You can pack a shoebox provided by the church, or any shoebox you have at home with items from the approved list. Click here for more information on packing a box.
at our Collection site!
We need volunteers to staff the collection site at Real Life Church. We will accept boxes from the community, pray over them and box them to go to the processing center. Collection week is Monday, November 16 - Monday, November 23. Click below to sign up for a specific shift.
at the OCC Processing Center in Charlotte!
We will go to the Operation Christmas Child processing center on Friday, December 18 from 6 pm to 10 pm. You must register through Operation Christmas Child to go to this event. You can meet us there at 5:45 pm that day or meet at the church to ride together (more info to come).
What is Operation Christmas Child?
Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
National Collection Week | Nov. 16–23, 2026
Can we get boxes from the church this year?
Yes, they will be given out on November 1.
When are my boxes due to Real Life?
Please bring your boxes by Sunday, November 22!
How do I know what to pack in a box?
Check out the full listing on the OCC website.
Can I bring my kids to OCC events?
Kids 14 and over can volunteer at the Processing Center on December 18.