Financial Support to Sudan Provides Food for People of Nuba Mountains
This is an email that was recently received by Orphan Grain Train Norfolk from Rev. Peter Anibati Abia from Sudan. OGT is sending financial support to Bishop Peter as he helps the people in the Nuba Mountains, South Sudan and Sudan. OGT is also supporting Bishop Peter as he begins building four classrooms in Saura,…
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Our Savior Women from St. Charles Gather and Assemble Kits
Members of the Lutheran Women in Mission (LWML) and Ladies Bible Study groups from Our Savior Lutheran Church in St. Charles, MO volunteered at Orphan Grain Train Missouri-Illinois branch on Tuesday, October 13. They helped assemble and pack over 110 school kits and sorted and packed more than 20 boxes of quilts and clothes! Thank…
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Food Arrives Safely in Venezuela from OGT Norfolk
The Orphan Grain Train Norfolk container of canned pears, beans and fortified rice meals arrived safely in Venezuela. Venezuela Now, the recipient of this load, is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation registered in Georgia that supports the work and ministry of the Methodist Church in Venezuela. Northern Venezuela experienced two strong 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude…
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Faith Community of Laurel Sort and Pack Clothes at OGT Norfolk
Faith Community Women’s Group from Laurel, Nebraska toured, sorted, and packed clothes at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday, October 15. Thank you, ladies for the fun energy you brought to the Servant Center. We are always grateful to the many groups who volunteer at the 26 OGT locations. If any of you lacks wisdom,…
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New Location in Western Nebraska for OGT Fencing Crew
The Orphan Grain Train fencing crew just returned from another trip out to western Nebraska to put in new fence posts where the old posts had been burned off during the intense fires in March. Walt Rosenbaum, Dale Martin, Dave Meyer and DeWayne Erickson spent four days in a different area and on a new…
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Container for Zambia Leaves OGT Norfolk
On Wednesday, October 14th Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded a container destined for Zambia. Over 60 pieces of furniture were tightly packed into the front of the container followed by 33 boxes of Bibles and five church pews. In addition, many boxes of men’s, women’s children’s and infant’s clothing were included in this load. The…
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Seniors for the Lord Travel to OGT Lincoln to Pack MM
A group from Seniors for the Lord from Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church from Omaha, led by Lyle Kruse, made 6,912 Mercy Meals on Wednesday, Oct 7. The group toured the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse and learned about the ministry. Thank you, Seniors for the Lord for taking the time to travel to Lincoln to…
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Daycare Center in Republic of Georgia Receives Toys from OGT Norfolk
The Orphan Grain Train Norfolk load to Republic of Georgia arrived with its many gifts of blankets, clothing and toys for the recipients of International Charity Fund. Charity Fund’s partner organization, the Education and Development Center “Toliskuri”, distributed toys to a daycare center for children with disabilities. “Also, it happened to be a young girl,…
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Nursing Home in Lithuania Receives Shipment from OGT Missouri Illinois
The summer shipment from Orphan Grain Train Missouri Illinois to Lithuania arrived at its destination and photos of the distribution at the nursing home were shared. The shipment contained 15 boxes of pillowcase dresses, 275 boxes of blankets and linens and 12 boxes of new underwear. In addition, there were many boxes of clothing for…
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