Operation Christmas Child

What is Operation Christmas Child?

Operation Christmas Child is a project by Samaritan’s Purse with the mission of sharing the love of Jesus Christ with children worldwide.

Volunteers pack shoeboxes with small gifts—like toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—as a tangible expression of God’s love and the Gospel message.

The purpose is to show children that they are loved by Jesus and not forgotten. Millions of children in over 100 countries receive these boxes through local churches and ministry partners. Each shoebox is an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus, often accompanied by a gospel booklet, called “The Greatest Gift” in the child’s language.

At its heart, Operation Christmas Child is more than just giving gifts—it’s about pointing children to the hope found in Jesus Christ.

14,652

boxes collected at Johnson Ferry from our congregation and surrounding community.

Johnson Ferry's Involvement

National Collection Week

Johnson Ferry is a regional drop-off location for National Collection Week, November 17-24. We will meet donors, pray over the shoeboxes, pack them into cartons, and then stack them into a trailer to head to the processing center. You can help by volunteering to hand out boxes on November 9, collecting boxes on Sunday, November 16, or serving during National Collection Week. Check out all the serving opportunities below.

Pack a Shoebox

We will be handing out boxes on Sunday, November 9, and the bookstore will also have a limited stock available. Children should also receive a shoebox coming out of kids church!