Eyewear from OGT Lincoln is Shared by MOST in Guatemala
In October of 2025, Orphan Grain Train Lincoln donated used eyeglasses to Mission Opportunities Short Term (MOST)out of Ann Arbor, MI. Genie Watters, an OGT Lincoln volunteer, shared photos of a recent MOST team mission trip to Zacapa, Guatemala where the eyewear was fitted and shared with people in need. MOST Ministries provides opportunities for…
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OGT Wisconsin Ships to Christian Mission New Life in Ukraine
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin recently loaded and shipped out a container to Christian Mission New Life in Ukraine. The container is filled with 35,640 Kids Against Hunger fortified meals, dry beans, peanut butter, jelly, canned vegetables, clothing and medical equipment and supplies. Thank you, OGT Wisconsin volunteers for preparing this substantial load of food and…
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North Dakota Loads for Christian Mission New Life in Ukraine
On a wintry day in December, Orphan Grain Train North Dakota loaded a container to be shipped to Christian Mission New Life in Odessa, Ukraine. Fifty-three chairs, sleeping bags and bedding, women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, medical equipment and infant diapers were included in the container. Thank you, Jamestown volunteers for bundling up to pack…
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Bible Orphan Ministry Receives New Log Splitter from OGT
This is a letter Orphan Grain Train received this week from Alla of Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine. “Today, our hearts are filled with joy and gratitude! Thanks to OGT the orphanage in Deneshy received a wood splitter—a wonderful thing that actually means a lot! During wartime, when young men are called up to defend…
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In Honor of Church’s 75 Year Anniversary, 75 Quilts are Sewn and Donated by Couple
Rod and Helen Mathers from St Paul Lutheran Church in Weeping Water, Nebraska celebrated their church’s 75th anniversary by making 75 quilts that they donated to Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. Thank you, Rod and Helen for celebrating St. Paul Lutheran’s anniversary in such a meaningful way.
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Larsen Celebrates 90th Birthday by Requesting Collection for OGT Lincoln
Carol Larsen celebrated her 90th birthday on December 20, 2025, with family and friends at the Cordova Community Center. Cordova, Nebraska is a village in the southwest corner of Seward County. Orphan Grain Train Lincoln volunteer Bob Geisler brought the OGT trailer to Cordova at Larsen’s request to collect clothing donations and monetary gifts. Happy…
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Roberts Family Build “Thanksgiving Day” Kits for OGT Phoenix
The Orphan Grain Train Phoenix Branch is blessed to have Steve and Gayle Roberts as volunteers. They believe in giving back. During Thanksgiving they drove to California to visit their adult children and grandchildren. They took with them the necessary supplies to make 24 hygiene kits and 10 backpack school kits. The family gathered and…
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Lincoln Lutheran Middle School Packs Over 10,000 Mercy Meals
At Orphan Grain Train Lincoln, 50 Lincoln Lutheran Middle Schoolers, three teachers and nine Orphan Grain Train volunteers packed 10,800 Mercy Meals on their service day December 17, 2025. Thank you, Lincoln Lutheran students for your great enthusiasm!
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Schell Celebrates 80th Birthday by Requesting Gifts for OGT and MM
Gwen Schell recently celebrated her 80th birthday with friends. Instead of presents, Schell asked for monetary gifts to support Orphan Grain Train Lincoln and Mercy Meals. God Bless you for helping to feed God’s people physically and spiritually. Happy Birthday, Gwen!
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