Operation Christmas Child
Each fall, First Baptist Church of Greater Toledo participates in Operation Christmas Child - also known as the Shoebox Ministry. 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. This page will be updated each fall with information on our efforts to help Samaritan's Purse ministries.
Operation Christmas Child 2009 Report
SENDING CHRISTMAS JOY
The 2009 Operation Christmas Child sent 28 shoe boxes of Christmas Joy to children around the globe, and thanks to the electronic bar codes available this year, individuals will be notified of the destination of their box.
Thanks to all who provided completed boxes, materials for boxes, wrapping paper, and postage to make this ministry a success. Even during the most difficult of economic times, the First Baptist Family continues to share with those less fortunate.
In addition to our boxes, it was possible to provide dollars toward the purchase of Bibles to be placed in each shoe box at the North Carolina national distribution center. Bibles are in the language of the region to which the boxes are sent.
Please pray for those who will deliver the boxes as well as the children who will receive them.
