National collection week for Operation Christmas Child will be held Nov. 12-19. A ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, the drop off center here will be at Indian Creek Baptist Church at 967 Hurricane Ridge Road. Those participating can drop off their shoe boxes filled with toys, hygiene items, school supplies and other small gifts. Collection times will be Nov. 12-16 from 4 to 6 p.m., Nov. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 18 from 3 to 6 p.m. and Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For info call Sue Puckett at 615-464-7700.