The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church, worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations.

You can help do this by building a shoebox. You can find shoebox tables during morning services on Main Street, The LIFT, and the Children’s Building. Please take a box and a brochure and fill the box with special items. Write a letter, draw a picture or place a picture of yourself in the box and then pray over it. Bring it back to the same location where you picked up the box and we will make sure it gets to Samaritan’s Purse. You must have all boxes to us by Sunday, November 23 at the end of the 11am service. Our goal is to bless 3000 children this season. Will you be part of this?

“Every box is an opportunity to reach a child with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”—Franklin Graham - President, Samaritan's Purse

OCC Drop off Center Volunteers Needed 

Monday, (11/17) - Friday, (11/21) 4pm-7pm

Saturday (11/22) 9am -1pm

Sunday (11/23) 1pm-3pm

Rooms A320 & A321 

This year we are also functioning as a drop off center to the public to collect OCC boxes. If you are interested, please sign up below to volunteer. This will be an opportunity to greet, meet, and pray with those coming in who may not know the Lord.

Trail Life USA is a Church-Based, Christ-Centered, Boy-Focused mentoring and discipleship journey that speaks to the heart of a boy. Established on timeless values derived from the Bible and set in the context of outdoor adventure, boys from age 5 to 18 are engaged in a Troop setting by male mentors where they are challenged to grow in character, understand their purpose, serve their community, and develop practical leadership skills to carry out the mission for which they were created.

Our Trail Life Troop will meet during the school year on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00PM. By design, Trail Life is an outdoor-based program, so most meetings will be held outside, weather permitting. ‍

Please note:  An adult from each family must volunteer with the Troop. Priority registration is given to those boys whose adult volunteers by serving weekly during meetings. 

Click here to connect with us (Find a Troop | Trail Life USA).  Enter your zip code and click Trail Life Troop NC-2819.

American Heritage Girls (AHG) is a Christ-centered character and leadership development program for girls 5 to 18 years of age. AHG is dedicated to the mission of building women of integrity through service to God, family, community, and country. Our forward-focused program emphasizes six key components to achieve the mission of building women of integrity, known as the AHG Program Emphases, which includes programming, experiences, and resources for every age level. Girls who complete the program will be Christ-following servant leaders who are honoring, relational, anchored in Christ, and competent.

Our AHG Troop will meet during the school year on Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00 PM. 

Please note:  An adult from each family must volunteer with the Troop. Priority registration is given to those girls whose adult volunteers by serving weekly during meetings. ‍

Click here to connect with us (Find a Troop – American Heritage Girls).  Enter your zip code and click AHG Troop NC-2819 to connect with us. 

Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has an afterschool program called "Good News Clubs", where Jesus is shared in our public schools.

In a partnership with FBCIT, CEF is looking for volunteers to help assist with the following:

• Teach Bible stories
• Missionary lessons
• Lead songs
• Provide snacks
• Organization/Planning

Children who attend each week grow in their understanding of Jesus and Biblical truths as they hear the Gospel. This engaging, high-energy time also includes scripture memorization, interactive Bible-based games, and activities that reinforce each day’s lesson. Good News Club not only brings the Gospel into public schools but also helps connect children and their families to the local church.

Volunteer opportunities are available in the fall, spring, and summer. Additionally, if you're interested in starting a Good News Club chapter at your elementary school, contact Tammy Mercer for more information and next steps.

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Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step program for anyone with any hurt, habit, or hang-up. Free childcare is available if requested by noon on Wednesday.