This month, Calvary Baptist Church will serve as a local collection site for Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind.
“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone in Jackson can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,” said volunteer Melissa Hederman, the Area Coordinator for Central MS Operation Christmas Child.
During National Collection Week, Nov. 16 – 23, Jackson Metro Area residents hope to contribute more than 38,000 gift-filled shoeboxes to the 2015 global goal of reaching 11 million children in need.
The Yazoo City Area Collection Site: Calvary Baptist Church,1408 Jackson Avenue, Yazoo City, MS 39194
• Mon, Nov. 16: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Tue, Nov. 17: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Wed, Nov. 18: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Thurs., Nov. 19: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Fri, Nov. 20: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
• Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Sun, Nov. 22: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Mon, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham.
