Contact Information
- Mike Rathje
- Branch Manager
- CELL: 281-840-3166
- Email: ogthouston@gmail.com
Mailing Address
- Houston Branch
- 1216 Norwood
- Deer Park, TX 77536
Warehouse Location
- Zion Lutheran Church
- 5050 East Sam Houston Pkwy S
- Pasadena, TX 77505
Donations Accepted Saturdays from 8 to Noon
OGT Container located at
5050 E. Sam Houston Parkway S.
Pasadena, TX 77505.
- March 2021 Newsletter
Houston Board members:
Steve Harris – Assistant Manager jnlhs.harris@gmail.com
Lonnie Loehr – Warehouse Manager celoehr@msn.com
Bernice Wolf – Treasurer
blwolf@sbcglobal.ne
Greg Balfany – Secretary greg.balfany@memorialherman.org
Erika Adams – Development eadamsogt@gmail.com
Marti Rathje – Public Relations ogthouston@gmail.com
Holly Harris – Volunteer Coordinator zionworshipleader@gmail.com
Jeff Bibler – At Large
jeffbibler@msn.com
Houston has been busy this past year laying the groundwork for the building of a 12,000 sq ft servant center which will allow for storage of donated items with a reception and sorting area. Also two rooms are designated to house relief workers, when needed. Restrooms with showers will also be available inside the Servant Center.
Groundbreaking will be held Sunday, May 7th 2023 at 2:00pm
Location: 5050 E. Sam Houston Parkway S. Pasadena, TX 77505
Currently working out of two containers – one for receiving and one for storing boxes ready for shipment. With the container full we look forward to our first international shipment to aid Ukrainians will hopefully be by May.
Churches and individuals within the greater Houston area and as far away as 200 miles in Texas have shown amazing support with donations of blankets, clothes, medical supplies. We are thankful for the calls and deliveries which come from across town…Houston is wide-spread, so deliveries can be a multi-hour gift of time.
There have been multiple groups, individuals, and numerous churches along with Lutheran South Academy (LSA) who have helped during sorting & packing days. Recently LSA scheduled high school students to participate in different service projects for non-profits in Houston. OGT was blessed to watch over 50 teenagers, and staff, tape, count items, pack and label boxes.
We trust in God’s perfect timing on the shipment and construction of the Servant Center. He has provided exciting blessings and solutions at every turn, for which we give Him thanks and glory!
Houston●News Articles


Local School Helps Pack 150 Boxes
Lutheran South Academy, Houston has focused their school year theme based on 1 Peter 4:10 ‘Gif...
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Troubleshooting Storage Problem No Longer Concern
Houston Branch is newer and growing so they had been troubleshooting the lack of storage space. Thro...
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Helping Those to Help Others in Need
Houston Branch volunteers delivered various medical equipment to Pasadena Community Ministries that ...
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National Youth Gathering Helping OGT With Sleeping Mats and T-Shirt Diapers
Houston Branch is inspiring young adults at the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) National Youth...
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Clothing Delivered to Pasadena Community Ministries
The Houston Branch delivered a load of mixed clothing to Pasadena Community Ministries that provides...
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King of Kings Lutheran Church LWML in San Antonio Donate 100 Blankets
A big thank you to the LWML ladies and members of King of Kings Lutheran Church in San Antonio who g...
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Youth from Pasadena Help Sort, Pack, and Haul 49 Boxes
The 30-hour Fast Event at Zion Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Texas did not deter the 2022 Confirmatio...
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Packing Day A Lot of Fun and Successful
Houston Branch had volunteers from Zion and Trinity Lutheran Downtown that worked hand-in-hand durin...
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PreK Through 5th Graders Learn About Orphan Grain Train
During Lutheran Schools Week March 7-11, Houston’s Branch manager, Mike Rathje, and Board memb...
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