Partner with Local Agencies Successful
OGT’s Phoenix Branch is passionate about developing partnerships with local agencies who provide assistance to the homeless and working poor. One of these agencies is La Mesa Ministries, whose mission is to create Christ Centered Communities among the homeless and working poor that ring hope, dignity and positive life transformation. La Mesa offers weekly meals…
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Many Enjoy A Day of Fun and Fellowship
OGT’s Phoenix Branch recently participated in the Best Practices in Ministry (BPM) conference in February. We displayed information about OGT and shared the OGT story to conference attendees. There were 2,800 attendees present at the conference. BPM, which stands for Best Practices in Ministry, is a conference hosted by Christ Church Lutheran for over 10…
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Wonderful Fellowship Shared Between OGT Volunteers
Kathy Carter, OGT board member and volunteer at the Lincoln Collection Center, visited the Phoenix Branch while on a mission trip with her husband Jim. She is pictured with Jean Weber (above), Volunteer Coordinator for Phoenix and a group shot of the volunteers (below).
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Wonderful Volunteers Help Sort and Pack
Faith Lutheran Church & school had a servant day and helped sort and pack lots of donations at OGT’s Lincoln Collection Center in Nebraska.
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Sunday School Children Give Back
The Sunday School children at Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux City, IA had fun personalizing pizza boxes with gifts and drawings. Afterward, they all enjoyed eating pizza. The boxes will be delivered to Norfolk warehouse to ship to children in need. Thank you for your caring hearts for those less fortunate.
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Mission Trip to Texas and Mexico To Share Aid and the Gospel
Kathy Carter, OGT Board member and volunteer at Lincoln Collection Center, went on a mission trip with her husband Jim to Ysleta Mission in El Paso, TX. She presented the Days for Girls curriculum, with the help from translator Luz Sota, to over 50 students age 9-12 and 20 mothers in a poor school in…
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BBKIDS Donating Funds From Fundraiser at Raising Canes February 6th
If you are going to be in the Norfolk, Nebraska area on Monday, February 6, why not plan supper at Raising Canes to support Hygiene Kits for OGT! From 4-8 pm, must say “I’m here for the BBKIDS Fundraiser” when ordering, then 15% of YOUR ORDER will be donated to BBKIDS to purchase and make…
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Quilts Bless Those in Need Locally
Central Iowa volunteers delivered quilts to a local organization that helps families in need. They were very appreciative and said the need is great so volunteers will deliver more quilts. Thank you, quilters, donors and volunteers!
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Long Time Volunteer Will Be Truly Missed
OGT staff is heartbroken with the passing of John Fehrs, a dedicated Norfolk warehouse volunteer for the past 28 years. If you ever came to the warehouse and saw someone driving the forklift, it was probably John. He was a pro with tight turns and strategically placing pallets. He was committed to helping load shipments…
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