This Christmas, help share the hope of Jesus around the world. Lottie Moon spent nearly 40 years serving as a missionary in China, sharing the gospel and urging churches to pray, give, and send more missionaries. Her letters helped inspire an annual Christmas offering for international missions, later named in her honor. Today, her legacy continues through churches working together to support missionaries around the world.
As part of our Season of Giving, join us for a Season of Prayer, November 29–December 6, as we pray for missionaries and the people they serve. Then, on Christmas Eve, we invite you to give above and beyond your regular giving. Our Christmas Eve Offering will support the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and other international missions, helping bring the good news of Jesus to people across the nations.
It’s time for Operation Christmas Child!
OCC Shoebox Building Event
October 31, 2026 | 9:00am – 11:30am
Main Lobby | Simpsonville Campus
Mark your calendars!
We’re inviting volunteers ages 4 and up to help us fold and assemble 1,200 shoeboxes for children around the world.
Come enjoy Christmas music, fellowship, and fun as we serve together on this meaningful, missions-minded project.
Bring your friends and family—it’s a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season while making a global impact!
OCC Shoebox Collection Week
November 10 – 15, 2026
Upstate Kids Building | Downtown Simpsonville Campus
Please mark your calendars with the following dates for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) at Upstate Church:
Shoebox distributions, all Campuses:
Sunday mornings , November 1 & 8
Collection Week:
November 10 – 15, 2026
Drop-offs will also be available during the week of November 10-15 at the Simpsonville campus in the Kids wing (follow signs):
Tuesday, 11/10: 4pm-6pm
Wednesday, 11/11: 4pm-7:15pm
Thursday, 11/12: 4pm-6pm
Saturday, 11/14: 10am-noon
11/15: During all Sunday morning services
For more information, or to volunteer, visit with Jim or Melonee Lechleiter via phone or text at 864-303-3432 .
Thank you praying for OCC and for the children who will be receiveing shoeboxes. And, thank you for packing shoe boxes!
If you would like to build shoeboxes online, please use the link below to have them count towards our total goal for 2026!
Deadline for drop off at any of our locations – November 29, 2026
Many inmates, be it men, women, or youth, have no one who displays any concern for them. This care package ministry provides hope and demonstrates love.
Packing list –
NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE LIST, PLEASE!
All items must fit in the press seal bag with seal closed securely.
NO DEVIATIONS FROM THE LIST, PLEASE!
The Gospel of John will be included at the final contents check. All packets are delivered prior to Christmas, which may well be the only gift many will receive.
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