Shoebox project begins: Operation Christmas Child sends gifts around the world and spreads the Gospel

WORTHINGTON — When Joyce and Merle Klosterbuer pack up their boxes for Operation Christmas Child this year, they will do so with older recipients in mind. “This year, Merle and I are doing something different,” explained Joyce. “We’re going to do it for ages 10-14 and boys. Those are the ones that get the fewer boxes. Ages 5 to 9 get the most; 10 to 14 get few.”