Thank You Husker Sew and Vac!
Husker Sew and Vac’s owner Brian in Lincoln, Nebraska has agreed to assess, repair and clean a couple of donated sewing machines each month for Orphan Grain Train Lincoln prior to shipping them so they are in good working order. We appreciate his servant heart and expertise. Thank you, Brian for this great service.
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180 School Kits and Teacher Kits Made for Shipments
The ladies form Zion Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota packed 165 school kits and 15 teacher kits. The backpacks were given to Orphan Grain Train Minnesota North and will be delivered to Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin to be shipped internationally or domestically. Thank you, ladies for putting these much-needed kits together so that students…
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Many Hands Pack at Iowa West for Ukraine Load
There were many hands involved in the loading of Orphan Grain Train Iowa West’s load to Ukraine in late August. The final stack of boxes fit perfectly into the last row. The load included over 180 boxes of blankets and linens, clothing for men, women and children, hygiene kits and supplies, medical equipment and supplies…
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MN North LWML Pack 200 Christmas Boxes to Share
A group of ladies from Minnesota North Lutheran Women in Mission in the Detroit Lakes area recently packed over 200 Christmas boxes. One hundred thirteen of them were sent to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk and 100 to Orphan Grain Train Wisconsin. Thank you, ladies for assembling these much-appreciated Christmas boxes that are welcomed by children…
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OGT Headed to NC With Container of Food
September 24, 2025, marked the one-year anniversary of the Hurricane Helene disaster. Orphan Grain Train Norfolk continues to work with Mike Toberer of Mission Mules as they bring aid to people in the Harmony, North Carolina area. Early Monday morning, OGT driver, Dan Pollack left Norfolk with a double-door container loaded with food supplies intended…
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High School Youth and Adults Sew Backpacks Side-by-Side
Immanuel Lutheran high school youth in Atkinson, Nebraska learned how to sew with the guidance of experienced seamstresses in their congregation. The goal was two-fold: bring youth and adults together and create much-needed school kits to be shared with Orphan Grain Train recipients. The first photo shows some of the students who were part of…
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Pender Hosts Another Fish Boil in Support of Adopt-An-Orphanage
St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pender hosted another Wisconsin-Style Fish Boil on Sunday, Sept. 21. The food was delicious, and the desserts were amazing! Thank you again St. John’s for inviting Orphan Grain Train to come and continue this great tradition. Thank you also for your generous free-will offerings to support OGT’s Adopt an Orphanage…
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Philippines Receives School Supplies, School Furnishings and School Cots
Christian Missionary Baptist Church in Negros Occidental, Philippines received a valuable load of school desks, school chairs, school backpack kits and school supplies along with church furnishings and a generator. Included in the load, were 52 stackable child-size cots and much-needed bedding. Ryan Tormentar of Christian Missionary Baptist Church received the load and was responsible…
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NE Thrivent Board Packs Mercy Meals in Norfolk
Last Friday, the Nebraska Region Thrivent Member Network board of directors met for their board meeting at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. After hosting a luncheon, the members toured the new Servant Center and then had fun packing Mercy Meals. Thank you, for driving to Norfolk, hosting a wonderful luncheon and then expressing a joyful spirit…
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