It's time again for the Shoebox Christmas Express to tour North and South Dakota. "We want to thank each congregation and person that participates in the Shoebox Christmas program. YOU are responsible for making so many children happy over the Christmas season. You truly share the love of Jesus Christ with every box you send," said Mike and Libby Flowers, Spirit Lake Ministry Center.

Last year the Spirit Lake Ministry Center delivered 5,562 shoeboxes to children that might not otherwise get a gift on Christmas.

Here is the pick up schedule for this year. Please be sure and contact the drop off church closest to you to see when they would like you to have the Shoeboxes to them. 

Nov 18 - The Celebration at Brandon SD

Nov 18 - Conference Office Mitchell SD

Nov 19 - FUMC Pierre SD

Nov 19 - McCabe UMC Bismarck ND

Nov 19 - Vincent UMC Minot ND

Gifts will be picked up after the above dates at Wesley UMC in Grand Forks North Dakota and First UMC in Fargo North Dakota. Please contact the church office in Grand Forks or Fargo for a drop off deadline. 

"These small gifts are so much more than most people realize. They are God's love manifest through and for his children. The people that give these boxes are the hands and feet of Christ in a world that doesn't always see Him or feel Him. This is God's love in action. Thanks for all your support, blessings," Mike and Libby Flowers.