St. Paul’s Lutheran in Loon Lake Share Mats, Quilts and Kits
This is the group of quilting ladies from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Loon Lake by Vergas, Minnesota. Some of the women from the church made quilts and assembled hygiene kits. Polly, the woman in the photo, is holding up one of the 57 woven mats that were put together with quilt scraps. Thank you…
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Christmas Boxes Bring Joy to Korostishiv Orphans
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s last shipment in December to Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine contained packed Christmas boxes for children. Some of the boxes were shared with the children in Korostishiv after Christmas. These are photos that Alla shared with us when the boxes were given at the orphanage. These boxes bring such joy to…
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Where God Guides, He Provides
A family of sisters recently reached out to Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa. They were wanting to donate as much of their parents’ household items that would be accepted. They didn’t want the items resold. With limited warehouse space, Richard Hartwig, the manager wasn’t sure if OGT Central Iowa could house all of the items….
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Indiana Delivers Furniture to Family Recovering from House Fire
Orphan Grain Train Indiana in Jonesville recently received a request from a family that suffered an extensive house fire in February. The family brought their referral from the fire report and were able to take home some really nice furniture. The furniture had been donated by a couple moving south and they needed to downsize….
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Generation Diamond Receives Food and Clothing
Jim, Larry, Justin and Bill at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded fortified meals and clothing items for Generation Diamond in Omaha. Generation Diamond assists individuals 19 years and older who are reintegrating into society so that they can maintain a stable plan, stable job and stable housing. Thank you, Generation Diamond for giving these individuals…
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Dr. Mtika Expresses Thanks Amidst Flooding in Malawi
Orphan Grain Train has been shipping to Malawi for many years. This is a note from our recipient, Dr. Mtika at Norfolk Schools in Malawi. He also sent photos of the current flooding that is happening in the Southern African country. “Just wanting to say a big Thank you to OGT for the tremendous ministry…
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Michigan Gathers at Good Shepherd Lutheran for First Packing Event
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Cass City was the site for the first Mercy Meals packing event in collaboration with Orphan Grain Train Michigan. Forty members and friends of Good Shepherd, from children to seniors, packaged nearly 10,000 fortified meals over the course of two hours Saturday, March 21. The meals which consist of rice,…
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Holland Reformed Church Packs Meals at OGT Lincoln
Holland Reformed Church in Hickman, Nebraska packed 9,072 Mercy Meals on March 21 at the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. Following the packing event, they ate lunch and enjoyed good conversation. Thank you Holland Reformed Church for spending your Saturday morning packing Mercy Meals for others.
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Another Successful Medical Night in Norfolk
The second medical packing night at the Orphan Grain Train Servant Center was another success. On Thursday, March 12th a group of people from Nebraska Nurses Honor Guard and another group from Elgin’s Bargain Box came to the warehouse to sort and pack medical equipment. Six bunkers of medical items were completed and are now…
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