Operation Christmas Child provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on project of Samaritan's Purse that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas - Jesus Christ - God's greatest gift.
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Operation Christmas Child is a hands-on project that allows individuals and groups in Canada to help bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, through gift-filled shoeboxes. It is one way to remind children suffering through war, poverty, famine, disease and disaster that they are loved and not forgotten. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse who purpose is: to provide clean water; disaster relief; and medical aid to people in need around the world.
Last year 730,577 shoeboxes were collected throughout Canada and over 11 million worldwide. In 2015 Dryden and surrounding area contributed 605 packed shoeboxes.
Once again, Dryden Full Gospel Church is the Collection Centre for our area. Empty shoeboxes can be obtained at Dryden Full Gospel Church anytime Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Filled shoeboxes can be dropped off November 15th-18th between 9:00am-12:00pm.
To learn more about Operation Christmas Child or to hear stories of how Operation Christmas Child is changing lives, click on the button below.
Last year 730,577 shoeboxes were collected throughout Canada and over 11 million worldwide. In 2015 Dryden and surrounding area contributed 605 packed shoeboxes.
Once again, Dryden Full Gospel Church is the Collection Centre for our area. Empty shoeboxes can be obtained at Dryden Full Gospel Church anytime Monday to Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Filled shoeboxes can be dropped off November 15th-18th between 9:00am-12:00pm.
To learn more about Operation Christmas Child or to hear stories of how Operation Christmas Child is changing lives, click on the button below.
