First Baptist Church Honored For Partnership With Operation Christmas Child

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Operation Christmas Child Area Coordinators David and Belinda Hogan, left, presented a 10-year recognition award to Michelle Johnson and First Baptist Church Pastor Josh Gottman on behalf of Franklin Graham and Samaritan’s Purse on Tuesday. The award recognizes the faithful partnership of Mrs. Johnson, Pastor Gottman and First Baptist Church, which has served as a drop-off location for the Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for the past 10 years, receiving over 12,000 shoebox gifts. The gifts are distributed to children in need in over 100 countries across the world as a tangible demonstration of God’s love. Mrs. Johnson, whom Mrs. Hogan said possesses a great passion for the project, has served as the project leader for First Baptist Church and has accepted the role of drop-off team leader for the First Baptist location. The Operation Christmas Child 2022 National Collection Week is Nov. 14-21.