On Nov. 13, drop-off locations around the multi-county St. Joseph Area Team will be open to receive gift-filled shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.
Pattonsburg First Baptist Church at 13911 Hwy. 69 is one of those locations.
Drop-off dates and times are: Monday thru Friday, Nov. 13-17, 2-6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 19, 2-6 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 20, 7-9:30 a.m.
During the project’s National Collection Week (Nov. 13–20), these sites will collect shoebox donations filled with school supplies, hygiene items and fun toys for children living in poverty overseas. This year, the St. Joseph Area team volunteers hope to contribute 9,250 shoebox gifts to reach children in need.
According to Samaritan’s Purse, there are six steps to packing the shoe box.
1. Find a Shoebox Start with an average-size cardboard or plastic shoebox. If you want to wrap it, cover the box and lid separately.
2. Girl or Boy? Decide whether you will pack a box for a girl or a boy, and the age category: 2–4, 5–9, or 10–14.
3. Select a medium to large “wow” item such as a soccer ball with pump or stuffed animal, then fill with other fun toys, hygiene items, and school supplies.
4. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. You can also include a personal note and photo.
5. Donate $9 online and receive a tracking label to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox gift. Take your shoebox gift to a local drop-off location during National Collection Week, November 13–20.
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