For 20 years, Samaritan’s Purse has sent out gift-filled shoe boxes to hurting children who may be suffering from poverty, war or natural disaster. Last year, 113 million boys and girls around the world were filled with joy to open their boxes of toys and gifts. Also, the children learned of God’s love. Meeker churches joining this year’s Operation Christmas Child are United Methodist Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, The Church at Meeker and New Creation Church.