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…
Read MoreChurch of God of Prophesy Unloads Central NE Load in Panama
Orphan Grain Train Central Nebraska’s load to Panama reached its destination and the recipients at Church of God of Prophesy sent photos of the unloading of the container. People of all ages came to unpack the many boxes of medical supplies and equipment, bicycles, sleeping mats, blankets and clothing. Four PET wheelchairs were included on…
Read MoreYouth Football Team in Republic of Georgia Happy to Receive Uniforms
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s shipment to Republic of Georgia arrived and its recipient, International Charity Fund sent photos. “Our partner organization Youth Hub gifted sportswear to the local football team in the village of Kheta. The kids proudly wore their new items and happily took photos together,” wrote Turpa from International Charity Fund. Other items…
Read MoreHouston Hosts Pearland Youth and Parents for Service Project
Orphan Grain Train-Houston hosted Epiphany Lutheran-Pearland Youth and Parents for their Fall Service Project. There were over 35 youth and adults in attendance. Fifty hygiene kits were assembled, and 75 boxes of clothing, shoes, and blankets were packed. To God be the glory for the blessings received and those that prepared them to distribute. Thank…
Read MoreLHNE Class of 2005 Tours Servant Center and Packs Meals
Last Saturday, Lutheran High Northeast class of 2005 gathered for their class reunion. They had several activities available for returning students and visiting Orphan Grain Train Norfolk was one of them. John, Rachel, Kendra, Zach and son, Eli chose to come to OGT. They toured the Servant Center and then packed five boxes of Mercy…
Read MoreFlorida Sends Pillowcase Dresses with “Stuffed Pocket Friends.”
Faith Lutheran Church in Naples, Florida sent a large box of pillowcase dresses to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. The photos are a sampling of some of the wonderful patterns and “stuffed pocket friends” that were included in the box. Thank you, to the sewing circle of Faith Lutheran Church for the creativity and love you…
Read MoreHouston Delivers to Mission Partners
Ten organizations or churches in the Houston area, received boxes of valuable coats, children’s clothing, hygiene supplies, bedding, and school kits from Orphan Grain Train Houston. These deliveries are welcomed by these organizations as they seek ways to supply clothing and personal hygiene products for families with very little. We thank you, Houston volunteers for…
Read MoreEnthusiastic Michigan Crew Loads for Latvia
Orphan Grain Train Michigan had a wonderful crew of core volunteers and the 7th grade class of Christ the King Lutheran School loading a container for Latvia on Sept. 11. With cheerful faces and great enthusiasm, the team filled up the trailer with medical equipment, clothing, bedding and hygiene supplies. Thank you, Michigan supporters, volunteers…
Read MoreRepublic of Cameroon Sends Letter of Thanks to Maryland
Orphan Grain Train Maryland’s shipment to Republic of Cameroon that was sent in January arrived at its destination and recipients sent photos of the distribution along with a letter of thanks. The shipment contained 5,832 Harvest Pack fortified meals along with 133 solar lights and school supplies and equipment. Children at the school in Cameroon…
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