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Operation Christmas Child
What is Operation Christmas Child?

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. This program of Samaritan’s Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ, God’s greatest gift. Along with shoe box gifts, millions of children are given Gospel booklets in their own language. In 2006, Operation Christmas Child collected over 7.6 million shoe box gifts worldwide and distributed them to children in some 130 countries.

Download Samaritan's Purse Annual Report Click picture to download The Ministry Report. Read the highlights of Operation Christmas Child.
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2006 Results

THANK YOU !!!
Our relay center relayed 2,294 shoeboxes this year. We really appreciate all the help to make this possible.

2007 Shoe Box Drop Off Times

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18
  9 AM - 12PM 9 AM - 12PM 9 AM - 12PM 9 AM - 12PM 9 AM - 12PM 10 AM - 2PM 11 AM - 12:30PM
1 PM - 3 PM       7 PM - 9 PM 7 PM - 9PM    

How to Get Here

The church is located at 219 Adams Street in Abington, Massachusetts
at the intersection of Routes 139 & 58
For driving directions click here.
For easiest access use the main parking area on North Avenue.
Our phone number is (781) 878-1835.

Samaritan's Purse

Operation Christmas Child is part of the Samaritan's Purse organization. You can find out more about this organization on their website.  Samaritan's Purse is much more than Operation Christmas Child. It serves throughout the year and can be found wherever there are major disasters ready to help meet people's basic needs. 

Packing Your Shoe Box

Want to make a needy child's day? Pack your own shoe box. Click on the image to find out how you can make a difference. You will be glad you did. We will take care of the shipping for you. If you can a contribution of $7 per shoe box will help with the shipping expenses. There are suggested items and some items that cannot be accepted. For a list of these please check the website by clicking on the teddy bear. Thanks for helping.

Volunteers Are Needed to Pack Shoe Boxes Collected Into Shipping Cartons

During our collection times we package the boxes churches, school groups, and individuals have dropped off into the larger shipping cartons. If you can help call the church at (781) 878-2447 or come by and sign up. High schoolers please note that this is a qualified community service project