Browsing Category: Branch Updates

Huge Thank You to Julie Mefford

Sharon Irwin, Iowa West Branch Manager, wants to give a Huge “Thank You!” to Julie Mefford for her 15 years of volunteer service as Treasurer of their branch! Your professionalism & being meticulous in this position has been appreciated. You will be missed! Julie recently resigned because of health issues.

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Much Needed Supplies Delivered

Steve Manche from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Fairview, KS delivered a truck load of much needed supplies to the OGT Lincoln Collection Center. The cab was packed with beautiful quilts while the bed was full of school and hygiene kits. Thank you to Steve and the members of St. Paul’s for their generous servant…

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26 Pallets Packed and Ready To Bless Those in Need

South Dakota Collection Center volunteers have been busy packing boxes of donations. OGT’s Logistic driver Bob Schleppenbach is inside the trailer directing the loading of 26 pallets of completed boxes. These many blessings will be delivered to the Norfolk warehouse and shipped domestically &/or internationally, where most needed! Thank you, SD donors & volunteers!

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Quilts and Hygiene Kits Donated

Kay & Bob Marshall from OGT’s Lincoln Collection Center was invited to speak after service at Christ Lutheran Church in Falls City, their sister congregation, St. Paul’s Lutheran of rural Falls City was also invited to attend. The Marshall’s shared about OGT & the Lincoln location then enjoyed a potluck luncheon. An offering was gathered,…

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Amazing Youth Help Sort and Pack

Many happy helpers came to pack donations at OGT’s Servant Center in Norfolk, NE. This group included Pastor Ray Wilke, OGT President and Pastor Chris Asbury (far right), Judy Wilke (left side) and the 5-8th grade confirmation students, all from Grace Lutheran church. The students had a great time packing 87 boxes in about an…

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