Operation Christmas Child

National Collection Week is November 17-24, 2008.Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.Operation Christmas Child operates hundreds of collection centers across the country. These centers will be open during the week of November 17-24. Please enter your ZIP code below to find the one closest to you, go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Drop_Off_Locations/.If you have more than 50 gift-filled shoe boxes to deliver, please call ahead so that we can be prepared when you arrive.CNN Report: Passing on the Blessinghttp://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid901003934/bctid1753826122