WELCOME TO TAHOE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Operation Christmas Child
Pack a gift. Pray for a child. Share the love of Jesus.
Welcome
A shoebox can be a personal expression of love and care. Learn about Operation Christmas Child and how you can participate through prayer, packing gifts, and supporting the work of Samaritan’s Purse.
@ a Glance
Shoebox gifts • Prayer • Gospel outreach
Pack toys, school supplies, and personal care items following the official packing guide. Samaritan’s Purse requests a $10 donation per box to help with shipping and other project costs. Read the official packing guide.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that shares the gospel of Jesus Christ with children around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes.
Contact
For church participation and local collection details:
Tahoe Community Church office: (775) 588-5860
tahoechurch@gmail.com
National project questions: occinfo@samaritan.org
Meeting Schedule
2026 U.S. National Collection Week: November 16–23.
Contact the church office for Tahoe Community Church’s collection deadline,
packing activities, and drop-off arrangements. Local
arrangements may differ from the national collection schedule.
Our Focus
Sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and caring for children through thoughtful gifts and prayer. Many shoebox recipients are invited to The Greatest Journey, Samaritan’s Purse’s 12-lesson follow-up discipleship course.
Learn about Operation Christmas Child.
Gather With Us
Pack a shoebox, pray for the child who will receive it, or help support project costs. Use the official guide for current gift recommendations, labels, and items to leave out. Ask the church office how to join our local effort.