Humphrey FFA Unload More Than 1,000 Boxes
Humphrey FFA Chapter students spent the morning at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk touring the Servant Center and unloading more than 1,000 boxes from a 40-foot container. The students, led by their advisor, Robyn Graham, restacked all the boxes and palletized them so they are now ready for shipping. Thank you, Humphrey FFA students for spending…
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Indiana Shares Story of OGT with Display at LWML Convention
At the Indiana Lutheran Women in Mission League convention June 26-28 in Evansville, IN, Orphan Grain Train Indiana was able to host a display showing the work and reach of OGT, locally, nationally, and internationally. Gene Ernst, OGT Indiana manager, was the luncheon speaker on Saturday. After his presentation, many people asked question about the…
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Modern Woodsmen Insurance Presents Check to Lincoln
Bev Sprouse from Modern Woodmen Insurance Agency in Lincoln, Nebraska presented a $1,000 check to Jim Carter, Branch Manager at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln for the May 28 Fundraiser Dinner. Thank you, Bev for representing Modern Woodmen Insurance and sharing this generous gift with OGT Lincoln.
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Moldova Welcomes Arrival of Wisconsin Shipment
Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin’s spring shipment to Moldova arrived safely, and many of the items have been shared with people in need. Bible Mission International was the recipient of this load. People at BMI receive requests for items needed by many struggling families with young children, single parents and the elderly. Photos and stories have…
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Christ Lutheran Childcare Preschoolers Pack 180 Christmas Boxes
On Tuesday, July 7th, Christ Lutheran Childcare preschoolers packed 180 Christmas boxes to be sent by Orphan Grain Train to children all over the world! Thank you, for your amazing work students! This week begins the official ” Christmas box packing extravaganza” at Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE. Come be a part of this…
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Pete’s Trenching and OGT Volunteers Load for Peru
It was a hot July day in Jonesville, Indiana, but that didn’t deter three men from Pete’s Trenching of Seymour and three Orphan Grain Train Indiana volunteers. Together, the six men loaded 1,344 boxes of clothing and shoes to be shipped to Peru. Thank you, Lord for great volunteers! Thank you, men for continuing to…
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Lincoln Loads Second Shipment for Ukraine
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln loaded their second shipment for Ukraine on Friday, July 10th. Medical supplies and equipment, winter clothing and shoes, and blankets and quilts were included on this load. In addition, 172 boxes of Mercy Meals and 26 boxes of Mercy Meals beans and rice were packed on as well. Thank you, to…
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Ohio Purchases Mattresses for Foster Children
Children’s Lantern in Defiance, Ohio is a Christian charity organization that serves foster children and parents. They recently put out a request for twin mattresses. Orphan Grain Train Ohio saw the request and responded by presenting the agency with money to purchase new mattresses. Photo: The board members of Ohio Orphan Grain Train and the…
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Foundation for the Blind Receives Shipment from Norfolk
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s container to May container to Romania arrived at Foundation for the Blind in Suceava, Romania. “With God’s help, the shipment arrived to us, in very good conditions,” wrote Boghian Ghiorghita of Foundation for the Blind. The shipment contained church pews, clothing, bicycles, braille Bibles, medical equipment and 132 boxes of Mercy…
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