OGT is Grateful for the Generosity of Local Organizations
OGT received a $4,000 donation thanks to Our Savior Lutheran Church and the Norfolk Area Community Foundation Fund. OSL dedicated their Easter offerings to seven local non-profits, along with funding provided by the Norfolk Area Community Foundation. We are grateful for your generosity and support of OGT ministry! Pictured L-R: Pastor Lee Weander with Our…
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Goods Delivered to Local Churches and Organizations to Help Those in Need
In April, OGT’s Missouri-Illinois Branch in St. Louis delivered various foods, hygiene & medical supplies, household items and other goods to several local churches and organizations that help those in need in their communities. Thank you, Missouri-Illinois donors and volunteers!
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Packing Event Held at Warehouse For June Shipment
At the Maryland warehouse, a team of volunteers helped to repack 96 boxes (3-1/2 pallets) worth of towels, wash cloths and bed sheets. This enables us to rearrange an already full warehouse to ship items to Nicaragua on June 19th. This is the first event at the Warehouse since it was closed for the COVID-19…
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Ukraine Sends Happy Recipient Photos
In December 2019 Mid-Atlantic Branch sent their first container to Ukraine, filled with clothing, blankets, food, medical equipment, bicycles, Hygiene Kits and School Kits. We were notified of the shipment’s safe arrival February 7th, but the contents were not yet distributed. After weeks of waiting we were thrilled on May 4th when gorgeous photos were…
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New Jersey LWML Joins OGT’s Mission
Members of the LWML New Jersey District gathered at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Mountain Lakes on Saturday, February 15th for an Orphan Grain Train orientation and ‘sew-in’. Leslie Vergallito from King of Kings promoted their first meeting on social media to encourage area participation; 14 women came out to sew, including LWML NJ…
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Carrots Shared With Two Organizations To Help Feed Many
On April 30, the Catholic Charities of Norfolk picked up 2,000 pounds of carrots and Willowbank Hutterian Association in North Dakota picked up 4,800 pounds of carrots. These nutritious carrots will be able to feed many children and families.
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American Veteran Blessed by Medical Walkout Program
Recently George Stebbins, a disabled American Veteran from Vietnam Era was in need of a wheelchair lift that hooks up to a hitch on a vehicle. Maryland Branch’s medical closet was able to help him with a lift. He is pictured here with Steve Zahn, who oversees Maryland’s Medical Walk Out Program. In George’s words:…
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Local Food Pantry Receives 1,944 Mercy Meals
Central Nebraska Branch in Grand Island delivered 1,944 Mercy Meals to the Salvation Army Food Pantry. The food pantry has seen an increase in families needing food and welcomed the Mercy Meals to share with those in need.
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Mercy Meals and Rice Shipped to Feed Many in the Philippines
In Late March 2020, the Norfolk warehouse volunteers loaded 1,000 pounds of rice and 270,864 Mercy Meals headed for the Philippines. New Faith Family Children’s Home Foundation in Manila will receive the life-changing food to share with orphans, families and to use at their feeding programs. To God be the glory.
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