Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. When filling up the shoe box, please remember to include $7 to cover the cost of shipping. Please wrap the box cover and bottom, place unwrapped items in the box (along with the money and/or check made out to Samaritan’s Purse), and place in the bin in the Narthex marked “Samaritan’s Purse.” If you can’t get a box together but still want to contribute, cash donations are greatly appreciated. For more details see or call Shirley Mapstone at 682-8169. All shoe boxes MUST be turned in by Sunday, November 1st!