Local churches prepare shoeboxes as part of Operation Christmas Child
Bollinger County churches join forces for Operation Christmas Child, packing shoeboxes for those in need. Volunteers from various congregations and local schools contribute to this meaningful tradition.
Local churches in Bollinger County continued an annual tradition of packing shoeboxes as part of Operation Christmas Child.
Dropoff dates for this year were Nov. 18-25. Hahn Chapel General Baptist was one of the area's drop off locations.
"It was a quieter day, since many celebrated a Thanksgiving meal with church family," said Donna Shell in a Sunday Facebook post. "It was such a blessing to accept shoeboxes from Marble Hill Bible Chapel and Harmony Church. Our volunteers ready and willing to help were from Trace Creek Church, Harmony Church, Grace Fellowship and Marble Hill First Baptist.
“The kids were such a help from putting the boxes together, carrying them to tables, prepping soaps and packing school supplies in bags," said Deborah Poole, project leader at New Salem Baptist Church. "Love all their help!”
The final day for dropoffs at Hahn Chapel was Monday, Nov. 25. Organizers were excited to received a packed shoebox on the final day from Woodland High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes group.
