Operation Christmas Child Collection Week

Operation Christmas Child, the world's largest Christmas project, is calling on all local kids, families, churches, businesses, schools, scout troops, and civic organizations to join in this massive effort to bring joy to children overseas suffering from disease, famine, war, terrorism, and natural disaster, though shoe box gifts.

Maplewood Academy is excited about being a drop site for this ministry to children. Operation Christmas Child gives us an opportunity to touch a child and bring them to happiness. Our hours for collecting the filled shoe boxes are Monday, Nov. 15 thru Thursday, Nov. 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 19 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

How to Help:
PREPARE- Enlist families, churches, community groups, and businesses to take part in making shoe box gifts for needy children.
PACK- Fill shoe boxes with toys, necessity items, school supplies, candy, and a letter of encouragement.
DROP OFF- Drop off filled shoe boxes at Maplewood Academy, 700 Main St. N, from Nov. 15-21.

For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas child, call (612) 359-7025 or visit www.samiaritanspurse.org.