2009 Official TotalsTotal shoeboxes collected from Grace Lutheran: 273! Total shoeboxes collected at State College Center: 3854! Total shoeboxes collected in the Centre Region: 11,428!!! 11,428 shoeboxes packed onto two trailers and shipped to Charlotte, NC Processing Center! Another GREAT year! Thank you to all who contributed to the success of Operation Christmas Child! 2010 National Collection Week: November 15-22 TENTATIVE 2010 Collection Center hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am-6:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00-2:00
Saturday, Nov 21: 10AM-12pm
Sunday, Nov 22: 12pm-4pm
Monday, Nov 23: 10am-12pm Call 1-800-694-8176 or 814-238-2478 or 814-571-8673. Would you like to volunteer (individuals or groups) in our Collection center? We'd love to have you! Contact Marilyn Peterson or 814-571-8673. If you are interested in joining a group of area volunteers to go to the Operation Christmas Child Processing center in Charlotte, NC December 1-4 2011, please contact Marilyn Peterson or 814-571-8673.
About Operation Christmas Child Grace Lutheran Church is the Centre County Collection Center for OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD , a project of Samaritan's Purse, an international Christian relief organization. Operation Christmas Child collects gift-filled shoe boxes and delivers them in the name of Jesus Christ to children living in desperate situations around the world. Everyday boys and girls worldwide suffer from war, poverty, disease, and natural disaster. Operation Christmas Child makes it possible for millions of these children to experience God's love through shoe boxes filled with gifts. These shoe boxes open doors for presenting the Good News of Jesus Christ by working in and through local churches and organizations. Operation Christmas Child is kids helping kids. The project provides a simple, tangible way for children and teens to join adults in sharing the joy of giving to children around the world at Christmastime. The Social Committee of Grace Lutheran Church serves as the connection point between the congregation, the Centre County community and Operation Christmas Child. Please call 1-800-694-8176 (August - November) for more local information on Operation Christmas Child! Please leave a message and we will respond promptly! Or, call or email:
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,Collection Center Coordinator,
235-0910. Or, please visit the Samartitan's Purse Web site. Grace Lutheran Church
Operation Christmas Child Collection Center
205 South Garner Street
(corner of Garner St. and Beaver Avenue, downtown)
State College, PA 16801
814/238-2478 For directions to our Collection Center, please refer to our Home page, or call 1-800-694-8176
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