Pack a Shoebox, Share the Gospel: Join Operation Christmas Child!
Get ready to spread joy, hope, and the good news of Jesus Christ around the world! It’s time again for our annual support of Operation Christmas Child, a powerful project of Samaritan’s Purse that collects simple shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, and fun toys, and delivers them to children in need in over 100 countries. For many of these children, this is the first gift they’ve ever received, and it’s accompanied by the message of God’s love.
📦 Shoebox Packing Party!
Don’t want to pack a box on your own? Join us for a fun, community packing event! We’ll have supplies, fellowship, and a chance to pack dozens of shoeboxes together.
- Date: Friday, November 8th
- Time: 9:00 AM
- Location: First Baptist Education Building
Bring some items to contribute or just bring yourself—all hands are welcome!
🚚 National Collection Week: Drop Off Your Boxes
If you pack a shoebox at home, please bring it to our location during National Collection Week! First Baptist is proud to serve as a local drop-off point, making it easy for you and your family to participate.
- Collection Week Dates: November 17th – November 24th
Collection Hours:
| Day | Date | Time |
| Monday – Friday | November 17th – 21st | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Saturday | November 22nd | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | November 23rd | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Final Monday | November 24th | 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM |
💡 Need Ideas?
Check out the official Operation Christmas Child website (https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child) for suggested items, packing tips, and the all-important “What Not to Pack” list (no candy, liquids, or war-related items). Remember to include a suggested donation of $10 per shoebox for shipping and project costs—you can pay this online and track your box to its destination!
Every shoebox is a tangible expression of God’s love. Let’s make this year our biggest collection yet!
Questions? Please contact Ron Kostoff at (954) 325-7188 (text or call).