Operation Christmas Child team to host ‘To the Ends of the Earth’ event July 11

The North Central Arkansas Operation Christmas Child team will host a free public meet and greet, "To the Ends of the Earth," on Saturday, July 11, at the Christian Church of Mountain Home. The event begins at 11 a.m. at the church, 1365 Eastside Center Ct. Admission is free and open to the community. Guests…

ByChris FultonJune 11, 20260Comments

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Operation Christmas Child to host sports-themed celebration in Mountain Home

Operation Christmas Child will host a sports-themed celebration Saturday at First Baptist Church's Christian Life Center, highlighting the organization's work across nine North Central Arkansas counties. The event, called "SCORE with OCC," will run from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 1205 Spring Street. Admission is free. Organizers have set up the event to mirror a…

ByChris FultonApril 7, 20260Comments

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Operation Christmas Child to host celebration event at Mountain Home church

Operation Christmas Child is inviting the public to a celebration event next month to share results from its 2025 season and encourage more residents across north central Arkansas to get involved. The "Score with OCC" event is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 11, at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center,…

ByChris FultonMarch 20, 20260Comments

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Operation Christmas Child brings sports-themed celebration to Mountain Home in April

The North Central Arkansas Area Team with Operation Christmas Child will hold its annual Celebration Event on Saturday, April 11, at First Baptist Church Christian Life Center, 1205 Spring Street, Mountain Home, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse, the North Carolina-based international relief organization founded by evangelist…

ByChris FultonMarch 16, 20260Comments

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Operation Christmas Child launches collection week for shoebox gifts

Operation Christmas Child will hold its National Collection Week Nov. 17-24, with 10 drop-off locations across north central Arkansas accepting shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for children in need around the world. The annual campaign, organized by Samaritan's Purse, collects gift-filled shoeboxes at more than 4,700 locations across all 50…

ByChris FultonNovember 6, 20250Comments

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Mountain Home announces first community packing party for Operation Christmas Child

Local organizers are launching a "Christmas in July" campaign to recruit business sponsors for a community event that aims to pack 500 gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. The first-ever Community Packing Party Event for Operation Christmas Child will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Nov. 8 at The Dels…

ByChris FultonJuly 8, 20250Comments

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From Mountain Home to Colombia: Christmas boxes create lasting connection

A group of senior residents at Lake Forest Senior Living in Mountain Home have made a global impact through their participation in Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse that delivers gift-filled shoeboxes to children worldwide. The Mountain Home seniors packed and donated 52 shoeboxes in 2024 that were distributed to children in Colombia…

ByChris FultonMarch 25, 20250Comments

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Operation Christmas Child to host fair-themed celebration on March 15

Operation Christmas Child will hold a "Jammin for Jesus" celebration at the Baxter County Fairgrounds on March 15, highlighting the organization's work in North Central Arkansas. The free event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, will feature worship music, presentations about the ministry's regional impact and fair-themed refreshments including corn dogs and pretzels. Shari Alexander,…

ByChris FultonMarch 6, 20250Comments

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‘Jammin for Jesus’ event set for March at County Fairgrounds

Operation Christmas Child will host "Jammin for Jesus" at the Baxter County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 15, celebrating the organization's impact across North Central Arkansas. The free public event, running from 10 a.m. to noon, will feature updates on both local and worldwide Operation Christmas Child collection totals. Attendees can expect door prizes, corndogs, and…

ByChris FultonFebruary 18, 20250Comments

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Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection Mountain Home roundup ends on Monday

Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, is in full swing, aiming to bring Christmas gifts to children worldwide through gift-filled shoeboxes. The organization's due date for participants this year is Nov. 25. Celebrating more than 30 years of operation, the project delivers shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies and personal care items…

ByChris FultonNovember 22, 20240Comments