Operation Christmas Child is a ministry of Samaritan’ Purse providing the love of Christ to children in war torn countries around the world through shoe box gifts packed by individuals and families just like us.

First Baptist Church is a collection center for Operation Christmas Child for Southeastern North Carolina. The OCC Team could certainly use your help as we process over 30,000 shoeboxes during the month of November. For more information, contact Jeannie Troutman, Director of Children’s Ministries, at 763-2471 or jtroutman@fbcwilmington.org.