First United Methodist Church received 2,658 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry. The number was 248 more than the goal.“Thank you to the many families, churches, groups and organizations that have provided a shoebox full of love, hope and gifts for someone they don't even know,” said organizer Debbie Patterson. “May you also be blessed and full of love knowing you have made a difference by putting a smile on a child through your gift.”Warren County shoeboxes were taken to Cookeville.