National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child shoe box gifts is fast approaching. Folks from all across Southeast Mo. came together to begin the countdown to November 15th. Last year Southeast Mo came together and collected 14,740 shoe box gifts. This year we want to do over 16,000. These shoe box gifts go the hurting kids around the world in the name of Jesus. Some of whom may never have received a Christmas present before. If you would like to take part in this exciting ministry call John and Birdie at 264-3929 or go to samaritanspurse.org