Every year we pack shoeboxes full of toys, toiletries, school supplies, other personal care items, and a personalized note for children around the world who would not otherwise receive a gift this Christmas. These boxes are used as an opportunity to share the gospel with these children. You can fill a box or boxes on your own, or with co-workers, classmates, neighbours, or any other group of people you can gather.

Kids in the following countries will be receiving these wonderful shoeboxes: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Ukraine, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde, Senegal, The Gambia, and the Philippines.

Some important dates to remember:

• October 11 and onward - shoeboxes are available at Westview

• Sundays November 8, 15 - Westview church family… bring your shoeboxes to church and place up front in the Sanctuary

• Sunday November 15 - prayer for the shoeboxes as they will be sent out that coming week

• Final return dates for Montreal community:

  Wednesday, November 18, 3-9 pm
  Thursday, November 19, 5-9 pm
  Friday, November 20, 5-9 pm

The team is looking for volunteers to help receive shoeboxes from the community and get them ready to be shipped! If you’d like to help out, please email Lucy.