Aimmie Jenkins was surprised in Louisiana to see her war-injured husband, former Army Staff Sergeant Andrew Jenkins, mudding out homes; cutting up and carrying trees; and tarping damaged roofs. After more than a decade of watching him painfully and slowly recover from injuries he sustained in Iraq and Afghanistan, she was suddenly watching the man…
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Operation Heal Our Patriots
Give Their Marriage a Fighting Chance God is transforming the lives and marriages of military service members through Operation Heal Our Patriots. Tripp and Katie Butusov came to Alaska burdened by the weight of war and bitterness. He’d seen a dozen combat deployments with the Army. She was a “foul-mouthed” Marine who thought God had…
Operation Heal Our Patriots 2020 Begins: Couples Arrive in Alaska
Update (July 15): This is the story of the arrival of Week One patriot couples. For a full story on the first week’s activities, go to the wrap-up article here. — This year’s first group of patriot couples took off from Anchorage around 4 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, and arrived at Port Alsworth about…
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Submit Your Story Thank you for your interest in sharing your Operation Christmas Child story with us. Please fill out the form below. We look forward to hearing how God is at work!
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Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Drop-off Form
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Operation Christmas Child Covid-19 Important Updates
Important COVID-19 Updates Page Last Updated: November 10, 2021 The COVID-19 global pandemic has disrupted everyday life for millions of people around the world. Yet, Samaritan's Purse continues to share the eternal hope of the Gospel and to serve in Jesus' Name. Contents: Shoebox Packing Drop-off Locations Processing Centers We want boys and girls around…
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Operation Christmas Child Regional Offices
Regional Offices Contact your Regional Office Operation Christmas Child regional representatives and volunteers in your area are available to speak at meetings, give media interviews, or help you get involved with the project. Carolinas Regional Office Serving: North Carolina, South Carolina Samaritan’s Purse-Charlotte 7100 Forest Point Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28217 Phone: 704-583-1463 Fax: 704-583-9381 Florida – Puerto Rico…
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6 Tips for Volunteering at an Operation Christmas Child Processing Center
6 Tips to Know Before You Register We thought you'd like to know these helpful tips before you register to volunteer at an Operation Christmas Child Processing Center. Save the Date for Registration Save the date to sign up as soon as registration opens. Spots fill up quickly, so be sure to contact us as soon as…
Forgiveness and Forgiving
Army Sergeant James Sizemore and his wife, Krystle, were already best friends when they were married 10 years ago. James had already left the Army, but he struggled with post-traumatic stress after deploying during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Krystle encouraged him to seek help, and this allowed James to work on his mental health so the…
Discipleship, Education & Training
2021 Marks Ten Years of Ministry to Military Couples
This summer marks the 10th season of Operation Heal Our Patriots, a program started by Samaritan’s Purse in 2012 to strengthen the marriages of America’s heroes. Wounded military veterans and their spouses come to Samaritan Lodge Alaska where they participate in Biblically based marriage enrichment classes and enjoy excursions into the pristine wilderness of Lake…
