POLL: Decency Standards

It’s almost time for the big game and almost as big as the game is the commercials.  Every year there seems to be a handful that test the boundaries of decency.  Has America lowered its standards of decency?  Vote below and make a comment or 2 to get some discussion going.

Operation Christmas Child

AlleyKids/Teens are joining forces to fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child! Can you help us in our effort to share the Gospel around the world? AlleyKids/Teens will gather during the education hour on November 22 to fill, decorate, and pray over boxes that will be distributed by Operation Christmas Child.

Get involved by:

• Selecting an item or two to include in the AlleyKids/Teens box packing event (see suggestions below) – send items along to AlleyKids/Teens between now and November 22
• Packing a box as a family—grab a brochure from the lobby, use enclosed labels, & drop off in the lobby between now and November 22
• Praying for the children who will receive our boxes

Gift Box Ideas:

• TOYS
  small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.
• SCHOOL SUPPLIES
  pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
• HYGIENE ITEMS
  toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
• OTHER
  Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
• DO NOT INCLUDE:
  Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans

Mark your calendars: AlleyKids/Teens Operation Christmas Child box-packing event is November 22 during the education hour!

View a video promo from Operation Christmas Child

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