A Note from Debbie

Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes

For

2025 Operation Christmas Child  
Beginning Sep 14 thru  Nov 16

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection is in progress. Empty boxes with labels inside are at the front of the sanctuary. 

Our goal is to have at least as many boxes as last year 100! 

Last day to bring your boxes is 11/16/2025.

What is new this year?   NO LONGER ACCEPTING BAR SOAP, no liquids, glass or war toys, no food or candy.

Online boxes can be packed for a $25 donation from this link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/buildonline/    Let Debbie Dowling know if you do this option.

Important: It is recommended that each box include a $10 donation in addition to the packed box.  Checks and be made out to either Prospect UMW or to Samaritan’s Purse with Operation Christmas Child in the memo line.  The donation is used for transportation & delivery, a pamphlet “Greatest Story Ever Told, training bible teachers who offer bible study to the child and their family members, a bible in the child’s language.  Many times. these gifts lead the child and their family members to accept Christ and be baptized.

Learn more online including how to pack a shoebox: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/.

If you have questions, please call me!  336-963-9537

Be blessed,

Debbie Dowling
UWF President