Team of Seven Begin Replacing Fire-Damaged Fences in Hyannis, Nebraska
Orphan Grain Train begins fencing in Hyannis, Nebraska this week where the Minor and Morrill fires destroyed inconceivable miles of fencing. The loss of fencing is a major factor in the long-term recovery of ranching operations in the area. A crew of four men left on Monday morning, June 8th, hauling a load of hedge…
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OGT Indiana Shares with Three Organizations
In April and May, Orphan Grain Train Indiana delivered loads to Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky, Matthew 25 Ministries in Cincinnati, Ohio and The Attic in McKee, Kentucky. Each delivery contained a variety of clothing, blankets, household items, bicycles and toys. Photos: 1. OGT Indiana’s 18′ trailer that is used to deliver domestic loads…
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Women for Justice Receive Load from Central Iowa
Women for Justice from the Republic of Georgia sent word that the Orphan Grain Train Central Iowa load arrived safely in Tilbisi. This well-packed load contained 131 hygiene kits, 70 school kits and 25 teacher’s kits. In addition, more than 300 boxes of blankets and linens were shared. Clothing, medical equipment and medical supplies were…
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Three Days of Volunteering for Our Catholic Family Confirmation Students
Last week, around 100 incoming 9th-10th grade confirmation students from Our Catholic Family out of Fordyce, Nebraska spent the day at Orphan Grain Train Servant Center in Norfolk, NE. The students were divided into three groups and volunteered on three different days. Deacon Shane Kleinschmit led the three groups on each day they volunteered. The…
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Another Wonderful Delivery of Sixty-Three Sleeping Mats in Milbank
In May, Larinda delivered 63 plastic sleeping mats to the Orphan Grain Train Collection Center in Milbank, S.D. Every year, she shares these beautiful mats with OGT Milbank. Larinda (on the left) stands by her trunk load of mats as a Milbank volunteer carries an arm full of mats inside. Thank you, Larinda for this…
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New England Announces More Assistance to Gbarnga Mission in Liberia
Orphan Grain Train Announces Assistance to the Gbarnga Mission in Liberia On May 28, Volunteers for the Orphan Grain Train (OGT) New England Branch, located at 33 South Main St. in Terryville, Connecticut delivered a box truck load of items to a warehouse in Providence RI to go on a shipment to the Gbarnga Lutheran…
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Concordia Seminary is one of Five Domestic Deliveries for Ohio
Orphan Grain Train Ohio delivered five domestic loads in the month of May. Concordia Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana received 30 pieces of furniture as well a washer and a dryer. Nine bicycles, clothing and linens were part of this distribution. Defiance Area Stewards of the Handicapped received 41 pieces of medical equipment. North American…
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Lincoln is Grateful for the Mowing Services of a Faithful Volunteer
Dick Berry faithfully volunteers at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. He mows and trims the lawn weekly. Thank you, Dick, for your servant heart. Thank you, for the care you take in keeping the OGT Lincoln grounds looking well kept. Thank you, Lord
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Six Minnesota Churches Assemble Hygiene Kits
The ladies from St. Paul Lutheran in Perham, Mn., Bethlehem Lutheran in Frazee, Mn. Beautiful Savior Lutheran in Callaway, Mn., St. John Lutheran in Vergas, Mn., Zion Lutheran in Detroit Lakes, Mn. and St. Paul Lutheran of Loon Lake Vergas, Mn. gathered at Adkins warehouse the third week in May to assemble hygiene kits. All…
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