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FaithPoint Sunday School\u2019s Mission Project is collecting shoeboxes for Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s Operation Christmas Child<\/strong> this year!<\/p>\n Each November thousands of people prepare and collect shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, personal items, and other small gifts. A booklet of bible stories is distributed alongside each shoebox gift. 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See How to Pack a Shoebox:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Scan to build a shoebox online!<\/h5>\n
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We are excited to announce that<\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n
FaithPoint is an official dropoff site for Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week:<\/h1>\n
Nov. 16-23, 2026!<\/h1>\n
Pack a Shoebox!<\/h2>\n
Bring filled boxes to FaithPoint by Nov. 23!<\/h2>\n
Operation Christmas Child Website<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n