LOCAL MISSIONS · CHRISTMAS 2026
Operation Christmas Child
Westover is once again serving as a regional collection spot for OCC in 2026.
One Shoebox. One Child.
The Good News of Jesus
Westover is once again serving as a regional collection spot for Operation Christmas Child in 2026. During National Collection Week, families, churches, and groups from across the Triad will bring their gift-filled shoeboxes to our campus, where they'll be received, counted, and prepared for the journey to children around the world.
Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, delivers shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to children in need — together with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. For many of these boys and girls, it's the first gift they've ever received.
Whether you pack a box at home, build one online, or serve on our collection team, you're helping a child hear that God loves them.
See the Impact
Watch how a simple shoebox opens the door to the Gospel.
Get Involved
Serve at Collection Week
Help receive, count, and load shoeboxes as they arrive from churches and families across the region. Shifts are available throughout the week — great for individuals, families, and small groups.
Build a Shoebox Online
Can't shop or pack this year? Choose a child's age and gender, pick gifts, and add a personal note and photo — Samaritan's Purse will pack and send your shoebox for you.