Pack a shoebox for children in need
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POLSON — From Nov. 14-21, Fellowship Baptist Church in Polson will be collecting shoeboxes filled with school supplies, hygiene items, notes of encouragement and fun toys, such as a doll or soccer ball, for Operation Christmas Child to deliver to children in need around the world.
This year, residents hope to contribute more than 5,700 shoebox gifts toward the 2016 global goal of reaching 12 million children. For many of these children, the gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
“The shoebox gifts donated by … volunteers at (this) drop-off location will shine a light of hope to children living in poverty overseas,” said Michael Ishmael, Northwest Regional Director for Operation Christmas Child. “Anyone is welcome to pack a shoebox and help a child facing difficult circumstances to feel loved and not forgotten.”
For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call (253) 572-1155 or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ. By going online to give the suggested donation of $7 per shoebox gift, participants can follow their box to discover where in the world it will be delivered. They can also pack a shoebox gift online and even upload a photo and note of encouragement.
Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 2 Seventh Ave. W. in Polson.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization. The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has collected and delivered more than 135 million gift-filled shoeboxes to
