The National Collection dates for Samaritan Purse’s Operation Christmas Child are November 17-24, 2025. Once again the Columbia First Church of the Nazarene will serve as the central drop off location for Adair County and the Green River area.
The First Church of the Nazarene/Wheet Fellowship Hall is located at 1200 Jamestown Street Columbia, Ky. OCC shoebox donations will be accepted on the following days/hours:
Monday, November 17, 2025 from 5pmCT to 7pmCT
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 from 9amCT to 11amCT
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 5pmCT to 7pmCT
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 9amCT to 11amCT
Friday, November 21, 2025 from 9amCT to 11amCT
Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 9amCT to 11amCT
Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 1pmCT to 3pmCT
Monday, November 24, 2025 from 8amCT to 10amCT
If you or your church would like more information about OCC, contact Area Coordinators Mark Fudge at 270-634-2919 or Denise Fudge at 270-634-0246.
(Mark Fudge, Area Coordinator – Operation Christmas Child)