Highland United Methodist Church (HUMC) Joins Operation Christmas Child 2013

HIGHLAND, Mich. - Nov. 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Highland, MI – Highland United Methodist Church has joined Operation Christmas Child, an international program for homeless children.  They are reaching out to the public to encourage everyone to pack a shoe box with gifts for a child, label it according to age and gender, enclose $7.00 (or more) for shipping and handling, and then drop it off at the church.

Highland United Methodist Church has been involved with this cause for over 7 years and their goal is to help southeast Michigan collect 60,000 shoe boxes for children.    The national goal is to bring joy o 10 million children worldwide.  Education Director, Sue Cole said, “I pray people will take this opportunity to donate and help the gospel make a difference in the lives of kids.”  Operation Christmas Child (http://jesusiscomingsoon.net ) is one of the projects by Samaritan’s Purse that has reached over 100 million children.

The ultimate goal is to make a positive difference for less fortunate children around the world.  Each shoe box gift includes a note written in their language that conveys Jesus Christ’s message that they are loved and cared for.  People can donate anonymously or go to the Samaritan’s Purse website for a special tag which can be used to track their gift and learn where their gift was delivered.  They can even enclose a photo with their name and address so the child receiving their gift can write back.

Highland United Methodist Church is happy to provide this opportunity to everyone in their community to experience the joy of giving by providing a gift for a child.  Simply fill a standard size shoe box or small plastic container, wrap the box (lid separately), secure with a large rubber band and drop it off at the church.  Suggested gifts include school supplies, small toys, personal hygiene items, hard candy, gum, t-shirts, socks, personal note, crayons and coloring sheets and a $7.00 donation to cover shipping and project costs.

Highland United Methodist Church (HUMC) members and staff are eagerly looking forward to Kick off Sunday, November 18, 2012, where they will have a special service of worship and celebration in their Family Life Center.  Anyone who is interested in being part of this program can drop off their wrapped shoe box filled with gifts during collection week, November 18 – 25.  Visit the HUMC http://www.myhumc.com site, and click the Operation Christmas Child logo for collection hours and location with detailed instructions for packing a shoe box.

About HUMC:  Highland United Methodist Church is a purpose driven church who puts their trust in Jesus Christ, seeking Him daily and striving to be more like Him every day.  HUMC exists to celebrate God’s presence and worship in a way to express love to God; to communicate God’s Word and share the good news of Jesus; to educate God’s people with a variety of classes for spiritual growth; to demonstrate God’s Love…HUMC exists on purpose!

About Samaritan’s Purse:  Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. They have helped meet the needs people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love.  Operation Christmas Child is just one of their projects that have reached over 100 Million children around the world.

Contact:

Sue Cole
Highland United Methodist Church
680W. Livingston Road
Highland, MI  48357
Tel:  248-887-1311

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