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Operation Christmas Child
Worldwide
Where: Samaritan’s Purse
international headquarters is located in
Boone, North Carolina.
What?: The emergency
relief programs of Samaritan’s Purse provide desperately needed
assistance to victims of natural disaster, war, disease, and famine.
Offering food, water, and temporary shelter, to meet critical needs and
give people a chance to rebuild their lives. Additionally, community
development and vocational programs in impoverished villages and
neighborhoods help people break the cycle of poverty and give them hope
for a better tomorrow.
Why?: Samaritan's Purse
is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing
spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since
1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims
of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the
purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ.
When?: This organization
is full time and year round.
Who?: Over 35 years ago,
Franklin Graham founded Samaritan’s Purse in order to meet people’s
needs while sharing God’s love through Jesus Christ. Encouraged by St.
Barnabas parishioner Kate Loos, the congregation has supported
Samaritan’s Purse since 2005.
October 2008: $350 To be
used for postage for Operation Christmas Child boxes. Congregational
collection of gift filled boxes to be donated to Operation Christmas
Child with a goal of 100 boxes.
December 2007:
Parishioners participated in Operation Christmas Child, donating 40
gift filled boxes to the project. |
