SHOEBOXES, full of gifts for children in poor countries, are being collected by Newton Poppleford parishioners under the Operation Christmas Child project run by Samaritan s Purse.

SHOEBOXES, full of gifts for children in poor countries, are being collected by Newton Poppleford parishioners under the Operation Christmas Child project run by Samaritan's Purse.

Last year 100 boxes were dispatched and it is hoped to send the same number again this year.

All boxes should be taken to St Luke's Church for the 9.30am service on Sunday, November 15 or left in the porch.(66)