Annual “Operation Christmas Child” global gift initiative begins today, runs through November 21, 2021. Check with your local congregation for details, or see NorthRidge Church website for organization in Southeast Michigan.

Northridge overview—

Each year, millions of shoeboxes are packed to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. What’s in a box is fun, but it can also have an eternal impact on a child and family. You can help show children God’s love with a simple shoebox. Let’s get started!

Also see the following links:

• “25 Years of Operation Christmas Child” (2018) Samaritan’s Purse
• “How to Pack a Shoebox” Samaritan’s Purse
• “What Goes in My Shoebox?” Samaritan’s Purse
• Samaritan’s Purse (home page)