- Last Updated on Friday, 08 November 2019 20:08
Crossroads Ministries again will serve as a local drop-off site for this year’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’ shoebox distribution project.
Children throughout the world are excited when Operation Christmas Child volunteers distribute gift-filled shoeboxes. |
Now in its 26th year, Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, has collected shoeboxes filled with gifts for children ranging in age from 2 to 14. The shoeboxes are delivered to children in need in the United States and around the world. Last year churches and community organizations in Southwestern Pennsylvania gathered19,690 shoeboxes.
National Collection Week this year is Monday, Nov. 18, through Monday, Nov. 25. Collection hours at Crossroads are Monday, Nov. 18 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 19 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 20 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 21 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 22 – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24 – noon to 4 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
For more information on Crossroads Ministries’ collection program, please call the church office at 724-348-1620. Crossroads Ministries is located at 81 Walter Long Drive, Finleyville.