A Sturgeon Bay church will not let the pandemic get in the way of its annual Christmas charity.  First Baptist Church is again partnering with Samaritans Purse to collect shoebox gifts for needy children around the globe.  This year, however, the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be dropped off at the church on North Fifth Avenue.  They'll be collected curbside by volunteers in protective clothing to address COVID 19 concerns.  Pamela Parks,  the Drop Off Location Team Leader, says it was important to continue this tradition because the simple gift items have a huge impact on children and their communities.

The Operation Christmas Child shoebox collections will run from 4:00-6:00 PM November 16th and from  12:00 -2:00 PM  November 20th and November 21st and 22nd.