Lincoln Sends First Load to South Sudan
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln, Nebraska had a beautiful day, Thursday, Feb 26, to pack their first container for South Sudan. The group loaded 86,184 Mercy Meals, clothing, medical supplies and equipment, Bibles, shoes, quilts and sewing machines and fabric for a total of 1,811 boxes with a weight of 44,727 pounds. Thank you, volunteers and Brian Nelson from Diamond DR Trucking.
“The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.”
Psalm 29:11 (NIV)
Categories: Branch Updates, International Aid
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