Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal

A total of 22 boxes was sent from Fleet URC this year in response to the Shoebox Appeal. The whole church was involved, and when Maureen Grew (representing Operation Christmas Child) came to morning service to receive the boxes we were able to give her a cheque as well, as a contribution towards transportation costs. […]

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Our Shoeboxes are on their way

A total of 37 shoeboxes filled with Christmas gifts were sent on their way from our congregation on Sunday.  Mrs Maureen Grew came to collect the boxes, plus a cash donation from the church, on behalf of the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. We hope that the gifts we are sending will bring some […]

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Operation Christmas Child Appeal

We have had our best-ever response to our Shoebox Appeal this year.  The whole church was involved, with our young people coordinating the efforts.  With all the donations and gifts we received we managed to fill over 50 boxes.  In addition, some people elected to sponsor boxes on line and we also collected £120 towards […]

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Operation Christmas Child

We have had a brilliant response to our Shoebox Appeal this year.  The whole church was involved, with our young people coordinating the efforts.  With all the donations and gifts we received we managed to fill over 30 boxes!  Well done, everyone! On Sunday 23rd November Maureen Grew, a representative from Operation Christmas Child, came […]

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Operation Christmas Child – Our Photos

Since 1990, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God’s love through the power of simple shoe box gifts from Operation Christmas Child.  Samaritan’s Purse works with local churches and ministry partners to deliver the gifts. Last year our Pilots group completed several shoe boxes to send to needy […]

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Pilots Support Needy Children

Our Pilots group supported ‘Operation Christmas Child’ in December. We had to cover shoe boxes with Christmas paper and fill them with gifts for needy children.  Our small group managed to complete 15 boxes, and in addition members of our church helped us to raise £80 to help with distribution and shipping costs. We all […]

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