by Debbie Vanaman
It’s November and shoeboxes are starting to arrive here at FBC. Even though collection week doesn’t start until November 17th, your generosity in sharing God’s love to children around the world is truly awesome. But we’re not finished yet. We need one final huge push to hit the national goal of 10 million (yes that’s right 10 million) shoeboxes. West Virginia always has a huge contribution and I am confident that this year will be no different.
On Sunday evening, Nov. 2nd at 6:00 p.m. up on the 3rd floor we will be having a shoebox packing party to pack the items that you have donated into shoeboxes. We could always use another pair of hands.
As I said collection week starts November 17th and runs through November 24th. During this week, I may need some help in the evenings packing up cartons. (I’ll give a shout out via email and text message if help is needed.) If all goes according to plan, we will load up the boxes that have been collected on Saturday, November 22nd – time to be announced. This is where I need the strong muscles of FBC. These cartons can be heavy but with enough hands, it usually goes smoothly.
It truly amazes me each and every year how the people of Beckley and Raleigh County come together and help spread God’s love around the world. On behalf of myself and the Southern West Virginia team of OCC, I want to thank you in advance for packing a shoebox, working the collection center, packing cartons or loading our truck. Without your help, prayers and your support, this mission would not be a success each and every year.