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NOVEMBER 10, 2021
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LVIII • NO 30
Operation Christmas Child Will Return To MOPC BY COURTNEY MENGEL
s Thanksgiving approaches, many people are getting into the holiday spirit. For some, this includes helping others. Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has partnered with local church worldwide to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For the past 28 years, Samaritan Purse has aimed to accomplish this goal by giving more than 188 million children in over 170 countries and territories an Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoebox. the shoeboxes are filled with gifts of toys and hygiene items. Located at 1199 Valley Road, Quarryville, Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church (MOPC) has served as a drop-off center for OCC shoeboxes since 2008. MOPC mission team leader Dan Henry estimates that the church has collected about 20,000 shoebox donations over the years. “It’s a great way to spread joy and smiles and most importantly spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ all
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over the world,” he said. Last year, 1,502 boxes were received through MOPC’s collection center. MOPC’s 13th annual OCC collection event will be held from Monday, Nov. 15, to Monday, Nov. 22. Directions for packing shoebox gifts are available at www.samaritanspurse .org/what-we-do/operation -christmas-child. Individuals who want to donate items instead of packing boxes are welcome to do so, as MOPC will host a packing party on Sunday, Nov. 14, from 9 to 10 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Shoebox gifts may be dropped off at MOPC on Nov. 15, from 8 to 10 a.m.; Tuesday, Nov. 16 and Wednesday, Nov. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Thursday, Nov. 18, from 8 to 10 a.m.; Friday, Nov. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9 a.m. to noon; Sunday Nov. 21, from 2 to 4 p.m; and Nov. 22, from 8 to 10 a.m. If preferred, individuals can deliver OCC shoeboxes via curbside drop-off at the church to maintain social distancing.
Celebrating 10 Years Of Extraordinary Giving
Middle Octorara Presbyterian Church will collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child from Monday, Nov. 15, to Monday, Nov. 22.
Following God’s Lead BY ANN MEAD ASH
Julie Baum, supporter relations director of Align Life Ministries, is clear on how the organization, which first opened in 1985 as Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services, has come to be called Align Life Ministries. “The short answer is, ‘It was God’s idea,’” she said. The long answer is a little more complicated. “First, God taught us the importance of having the word Align in our name,” explained Baum, who added, “When you align your heart and mind with Him, life springs forth.” She also noted that
BY COURTNEY MENGEL
As of Nov. 2, the top five requests for 2-1-1 assistance in Pennsylvania were housing and shelter at 42.1%, utilities at 17%, health care and COVID-19 assistance at 10%, employment and income 8.7%, and food at 6.2%. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations exist in Lancaster County specifically to meet these and other needs. See ExtraGive pg 11
Becca Koretzman (left) and Julie Baum of Align Life Ministries
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