This month, locations in the Manchester area will serve as collection sites for Operation Christmas Child—the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. The annual Samaritan’s Purse project is a favorite of many Manchester residents, families, churches and groups who spread joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoeboxes with a “Wow!” item—like a doll or soccer ball—other fun toys, school supplies, hygiene items and notes of encouragement.
“Through the simple act of filling a shoebox, someone in Manchester can make a tangible difference in the life of a child halfway around the world. Anyone can participate and bring joy to a child facing difficult circumstances,” said Regional Director Amy Johnson.
During National Collection Week, Nov. 16 – 23, Manchester and surrounding area residents hope to contribute more than 9,000 gift-filled shoeboxes to the 2015 global goal of reaching 11 million children in need.
Location Sites
Tullahoma, TN – Highland Baptist Church
808 Hickory Street
Tullahoma, TN 37388
Mon, Nov. 16: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m., 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Fayetteville, TN – Fayetteville First Baptist Church
210 Elk Avenue N
Fayetteville, TN 37334
Mon, Nov. 16: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Manchester, TN – First United Methodist Church
105 Church Street
Manchester, TN 37355
Mon, Nov. 16: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Shelbyville, TN – New Beginnings Baptist Church
2027 Madison Street
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Mon, Nov. 16: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Winchester, TN – First United Methodist Church
100 S Jefferson Street
Winchester, TN 37398
Mon, Nov. 16: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Tue, Nov. 17: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Wed, Nov. 18: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Thu, Nov. 19: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Fri, Nov. 20: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sat, Nov. 21: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sun, Nov. 22: 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Mon, Nov. 23: 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Hours subject to change. A full list of area collection locations can be found online at samaritanspurse.org.
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international Christian relief and evangelism organization headed by Franklin Graham. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children in more than 150 countries and territories. For many of these children, a gift-filled shoebox is the first gift they have ever received.
For more information about how to participate in Operation Christmas Child call (615) 678-6200.
