Dec 3, 2017 1 min read

The Greater Purpose Team Ministry, composed of United Methodist Churches located in Denbo, Fredericktown, Howe, Jefferson, Rices Landing and Roscoe, participated in the annual collection of shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. The churches came together to complete 282 shoeboxes that were delivered to First Church of the Nazarene for the next step in their journey to a child. Last year, the group completed 255 boxes. Pictured, from left, are Wendy Haywood, Susan Dolfi, Marjie Shaffer, Susan Christopher, Pat Wilson and Ferd Dolfi. Pastor Brian Carrol, Jerry Wilson, Skip Smith and Tracy Pennant were also integral to the program. Tammy Amalong contributed cards that were placed in each box. Information about Operation Christmas Child can be found at www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/.