First Baptist Church to participate in Operation Christmas Child

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — First Baptist Church in West Plains will serve as one of around 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children living in poverty overseas through the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child.

During National Collection Week November 18-25, area residents will donate shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and toys for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world.

FBC will be open November 18-24 from 12-4 pm and Monday, November 25 from 8-10 am to accept shoeboxes.

For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 417-256-3128 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.