Regional Divisions
CA-AZ-NV Newsletter
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Winter 2009 Report
THANK YOU
The California-Arizona-Nevada Division of Orphan Grain Train wishes to express our appreciation to the congregations and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Societies for their wonderful support with the outpouring of gifts for Undie Sunday in February of 2008. This effort primarily occurred throughout the Pacific Southwest District but we also received generous amounts of Undies from the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). As these undies and socks were packed a total of 230 boxes were tallied. Delivery of 150 boxes to the Orphan Grain Train warehouse at Norfolk, Nebraska was made in April of 2008 to be distributed as needed. Eight boxes were given to Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry and Melissa Salomon, Director of Lutheran Hour Ministries/Mexico, is using the remainder for ministries in Tijuana. Go to http://www.cptlnmexico.wordpress.com to read the story of one woman, 104 years old, who was delighted with a gift of underwear.
UNDIE SUNDAY - 2010
Plans are underway to hold a second district-wide Undie Sunday on February 14. 2010. The PSW District LWML has graciously agreed to assist us in this endeavor again. Donations of new socks and underwear for men, women and children will be gathered. These undies will be sent to an area where the need is greatest.
LWML MISSION GRANT FOR NEW TRUCK
The ladies of the Pacific Southwest District LWML graciously voted to award a $10,000 grant to purchase a new truck for our division at their convention this past June in Las Vegas.
Our previous truck due to its age and upkeep needed to be retired.
A new truck will allow us to pull the 14-foot trailers when necessary to pick up donations from the many wonderful donors of items for ministry and to transport these gifts in kind where needed.
Most of our support is now given to ministries in Tijuana through the office of Lutheran Hour Ministries/Mexico. Melissa Salomon is the Director of LHM/Mexico.
ANOTHER THANK YOU TO ALL THE QUILTING GROUPS
Crown of Life - Sun City West, AZ
Risen Savior - Chandler, AZ
Epiphany - Chandler
First - Culver City
Holy Cross - Cypress
FOR SALE
We have received the donation of a Class A motor home. Our Division is not able to put this gift to good use. It is a 1989 Suncrest, 29-ft. with a Queen Bed. Equipment includes air conditioner, microwave, furnace, side-by-side refrigerator, gas generator, cruise control, luggage rack and ladder, stabilizer jacks, spare tire and carrier, and trailer hitch. It is currently being stored in Lancaster. Please call Steve Rice, (661) 305-0561 or Cliff Shout, (661) 945-4428 for further information.
LOOKING FOR A WAREHOUSE
Our division would like to expand our humanitarian operations but we need a warehouse to do so. Ideally we are looking for space that could be donated in the Southern California area. Please contact Norm Everhart, (909) 986-7005 if you are acquainted with someone who would have this kind of knowledge.
DIVISION OFFICERS
Chairman, Norm Everhart, (909) 986-7005
Vice-Chairman, Laverne Mirly, (626) 358-7291
Secretary, Steve Rice, (661) 305-0561
Treasurer, Cliff Shout, (661) 945-4428
Pastoral Advisor, Rev. Dr. Lee Settgast, (714) 630-3478
Newsletter Editor, Shirley Anderson, (619) 421-5269
IN MEMORIAM
The Lord called home on September 17, 2008 our previous chairman, Don Anderson.
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
YOUR HELP NEEDED
First, thanks to everyone for giving your financial support as well as gifts in kind to Orphan Grain Train whether it is to our Headquarters in Norfolk, Nebraska, or to the California-Arizona-Nevada Division.
Second, to purchase a new truck for our division will require additional funds beyond the wonderful $10,000 grant from the Pacific Southwest Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.
Funds are also needed to pick up and transport donated items where most needed.
If the Lord so moves you, please send your donation made payable to: Orphan Grain Train, Inc.
Send to: 555 Manzanita St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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If you would like to print this report, a Adobe Acrobat .pdf file copy is available here:
2009-02_CalifArizNev_Newsletter.pdf