Operation Christmas Child
GFBC Kickoff Event
5K/1 Mile Fun Run & Classic Car Show
October 10, 2026
Gardendale First Baptist Church
316 Mountain Crest Parkway
Gardendale, AL 35071
7:30 AM - 5K Starts
8:00 AM - 1 Mile Fun Run
9:00 AM - Running Awards & Pancake Breakfast
9:00 AM - Classic Car Show
11:30 AM - Classic Car Show Awards
Shoebox Collection
October 4 - November 15
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through gift-filled shoeboxes, we are bringing good news and great joy to boys and girls in other countries and leading their families to follow Him, too. Help us share the Gospel by packing a shoebox! You can pick up a shoebox to fill up in the Worship Lobby, or you can build one online.
Help us by packing a shoebox!
We are grateful you plan to join us this year in packing traditional boxes, building a shoebox online, or both. Below are links to assist you in your shoebox packing.
Traditional Shoeboxes are available for you to pick up and pack at the North Campus Worship Lobby.
Traditional Shoeboxes may be dropped off at the North Campus Worship Lobby or at the South Campus Main Office.
Traditional Shoeboxes
National Collection Week
November 16 - 23
GFBC serves as a Central Drop Off Location during National Collection Week. This year GFBC will be one of two Central Drop Off Locations for Jefferson and Shelby Counties.
National Collection Week Drop Off Times:
Monday, November 16 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday, November 17 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 18 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, November 19 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, November 20 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
Saturday, November 21 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, November 22 | 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Monday, November 23 | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
