PINE MOUNTAIN — Pine Mountain First United Methodist Church is participating in Operation Christmas Child, an initiative to provide presents and practical items to children in third-world countries.

Items sought include like toys, school supplies, nonliquid hygiene items, clothing and accessories, and crafts. Boxes to fill with items are available at the church.

Boxes will be blessed on Nov. 8.

Anyone seeking more information may call the church office at 706-663-2538 or go to www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child.