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Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection week Nov. 18-25
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The holiday season is upon us and with it comes a unique opportunity to give back. From Nov. 18 through Nov. 25, Operation Christmas Child will hold its National Collection Week, inviting individuals across the country to participate in a tradition of generosity. During this week, participants can…
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‘Prayer of the Haven’
Big Sandy Area Team is excited to share how God is using Operation Christmas Child to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children in need around the world. They invite everyone to join them for “Prayer at the Haven” with special guest Carlton Hughes, who recently had the privilege of giving out shoeboxes in…
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Operation Christmas Child shares gospel one shoebox at a time
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dedicated Inez First Baptist Church members have partnered with other area churches to make the 2023 Operation Christmas Child project a greater success than ever before. Since its beginning in 1993, OCC has brightened the lives of needy children around the globe by collecting shoe boxes filled with…
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Operation Christmas Child partners with Inez First Baptist Church
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Operation Christmas Child continues to brighten the lives of children around the globe by collecting shoeboxes filled with small gifts and supplies and getting them into the hands that need them. For the first time ever, a collection location is set up in Martin County. Collection time runs through…