For the past 25 years, First Congregational Church of Stuart has called on local families, churches, businesses, schools, scout troops and civic organizations to join a massive effort to bring comfort and hope to suffering children overseas.

To be a part of this Christmas miracle, simply take an empty shoebox and fill it with toys, school supplies, coloring books, combs, washcloths, socks, underwear for boys/girls ages 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. DO NOT include toy guns, chocolates, toothpaste, liquids or breakable items.

Operation Christmas Child is underway. Grab a shoebox and fill it with essentials for boys and girls ages 2 thru 14.

The boxes must be delivered to the First Congregational Church in Stuart on the following dates:
• November 16 through November 20 from 4pm to 6pm
• Saturday, November 21 from 9am to noon

• Sunday, November 22 from 9am to 1pm.