Three Days of Volunteering for Our Catholic Family Confirmation Students
Last week, around 100 incoming 9th-10th grade confirmation students from Our Catholic Family out of Fordyce, Nebraska spent the day at Orphan Grain Train Servant Center in Norfolk, NE. The students were divided into three groups and volunteered on three different days. Deacon Shane Kleinschmit led the three groups on each day they volunteered. The…
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Another Wonderful Delivery of Sixty-Three Sleeping Mats in Milbank
In May, Larinda delivered 63 plastic sleeping mats to the Orphan Grain Train Collection Center in Milbank, S.D. Every year, she shares these beautiful mats with OGT Milbank. Larinda (on the left) stands by her trunk load of mats as a Milbank volunteer carries an arm full of mats inside. Thank you, Larinda for this…
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New England Announces More Assistance to Gbarnga Mission in Liberia
Orphan Grain Train Announces Assistance to the Gbarnga Mission in Liberia On May 28, Volunteers for the Orphan Grain Train (OGT) New England Branch, located at 33 South Main St. in Terryville, Connecticut delivered a box truck load of items to a warehouse in Providence RI to go on a shipment to the Gbarnga Lutheran…
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Concordia Seminary is one of Five Domestic Deliveries for Ohio
Orphan Grain Train Ohio delivered five domestic loads in the month of May. Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana received 30 pieces of furniture as well a washer and a dryer. Nine bicycles, clothing and linens were part of this distribution. Defiance Area Stewards of the Handicapped received 41 pieces of medical equipment. North American…
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Lincoln is Grateful for the Mowing Services of a Faithful Volunteer
Dick Berry faithfully volunteers at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. He mows and trims the lawn weekly. Thank you, Dick, for your servant heart. Thank you, for the care you take in keeping the OGT Lincoln grounds looking well kept. Thank you, Lord
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Six Minnesota Churches Assemble Hygiene Kits
The ladies from St. Paul Lutheran in Perham, Mn., Bethlehem Lutheran in Frazee, Mn. Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Callaway, Mn., St. John Lutheran in Vergas, Mn., Zion Lutheran in Detroit Lakes, Mn. and St. Paul Lutheran of Loon Lake Vergas, Mn. gathered at Adkins warehouse the third week in May to assemble hygiene kits. All…
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Successful Gala Fundraiser for Lincoln
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln gives thanks to their sponsors and volunteers for OGT Lincoln’s first fundraising dinner and silent auction held May 28, 2026, at Robber’s Cave in Lincoln, Nebraska. The sold-out gala event was a fundraiser to support the mission of OGT Lincoln and to celebrate all that has been accomplished there in the…
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Central Nebraska Packs Plenty for Ysleta Mission Load
Orphan Grain Train Grand Island shared 38,016 Mercy Meals, blankets, clothing, furniture and medical equipment with Ysleta Lutheran Mission in El Paso, Texas. There were also hygiene kits, diapers, bicycles and toys added to this load. Ysleta Mission strives to transform lives through faith in action. They are responding to real needs with compassion, resources,…
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Phoenix Church Gathers Items for OGT Phoenix
Another Phoenix area church has now partnered with Orphan Grain Train Phoenix. This month Christ Church Lutheran-Phoenix has jumped on board. Their first request to the congregation resulted in the filling of two Gaylord bins. Jim and Cheryl Clough and Stephanie Alex will manage the donations from CCL and make sure they get to the…
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