My church, Shepherd of the Valley, was one of many churches to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year. The program is organized by Samaritan's Purse. The idea is really simple: pack a shoebox with toys, school supplies, clothing, blankets and hygiene items to put a smile on a child's face while sharing the love of God.
We spent about $30 on our shoebox, which includes postage. You can even register your box online and track it as it travels to the child. That's pretty cool!