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shoebox appeal...
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Is anyone else doing the shoebox appeal this year? I'm making one for a teenage girl but i'm kind of stuck on what else I can put in. I have all the basics but I wanted something a wee bit different...
Any ideas? :-)
Any ideas? :-)
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I've been googling shoebox appeals and Operation Christian Child is a part of
Samaritan's Purse which is a little too evangelical for me. eg:
[i] The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
It is because we are an evangelical Christian organisation that we love to see children who have received shoebox gifts being invited by the local churches to hear more about Jesus Christ etc etc. [i]
Anyone know of any shoebox appeals which are just about the giving and which respect the religions of the recipients?
Samaritan's Purse which is a little too evangelical for me. eg:
[i] The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
It is because we are an evangelical Christian organisation that we love to see children who have received shoebox gifts being invited by the local churches to hear more about Jesus Christ etc etc. [i]
Anyone know of any shoebox appeals which are just about the giving and which respect the religions of the recipients?
maidup,
i posted only 3 links, i'm sure there are more.
t&q=shoebox+appeal&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=sho
ebox+appe&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r
_qf.&fp=50b71fb07fb045ac&bpcl=35466521&biw=12
80&bih=687
This surely isn't a religious issue, it's about giving to people who basically have nothing.. I am seriously not religious but willingly give to this. If it is distributed by a religious organisation then so be it.
i posted only 3 links, i'm sure there are more.
t&q=shoebox+appeal&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=sho
ebox+appe&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r
_qf.&fp=50b71fb07fb045ac&bpcl=35466521&biw=12
80&bih=687
This surely isn't a religious issue, it's about giving to people who basically have nothing.. I am seriously not religious but willingly give to this. If it is distributed by a religious organisation then so be it.
I don't mind supporting christian organisations when they deliver support and aid, but I'm concerned that the boxes are used to recruit children (who have no idea what christmas is) to receive the christian message. Thats not the end of the world I know, but its not the reason I'd want to send one.
I think I'd feel happier if I stick to something local and closer to home. There's usually a collection via the local radio for toys and gifts, I'll listen out for that.
I think I'd feel happier if I stick to something local and closer to home. There's usually a collection via the local radio for toys and gifts, I'll listen out for that.