July 05, 2025
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UMC of Plano packs boxes for Operation Christmas Child

By Shaw Local News Network
Pictured is Gerri Henze, back row left, chairperson of the Congregational Care Team, along with several Sunday School children and Linda Oleson, back row right, member of the Congregational Care Team, and the boxes that will travel to children all over the world.

Pictured is Gerri Henze, back row left, chairperson of the Congregational Care Team, along with several Sunday School children and Linda Oleson, back row right, member of the Congregational Care Team, and the boxes that will travel to children all over the world. (photo provided by United Methodist Church of Plano)

The United Methodist Church of Plano participated in this year’s Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child.

Congregation members joyfully packed 65 boxes filled with toys, clothing, school supplies and personal hygiene items.

These boxes will be sent to children in underprivileged countries. In many cases that this box is the only gift the children will receive. This small box has a big impact on changing children’s lives all over the world.