OGT Norfolk’s Schmidt and Gnan Visit Humanitarian Partners in NC
Every Wednesday, Manna from Heaven in Myra, Kentucky has a line-up of cars waiting to receive humanitarian assistance. Grant Schmidt, vice-president of Orphan Grain Train and Pete Gnan, field work director of OGT are in the Appalachian region visiting partnering organizations that many OGT branches delivery to regularly.
OGT Indiana, OGT New England and OGT Wisconsin continue to make deliveries of food and humanitarian relief to Manna from Heaven.
Photos: top to bottom/left to right
1. The Wednesday line-up of vehicles waiting to receive aid from Manna from Heaven.
2. Carol Rose and Lois Tackett from Manna from Heaven welcome Grant and Pete.
3. Lois’ birthday was celebrated!
4. The mural at Manna from Heaven
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with the person, and they with me.
Revelation 3:20 NIV
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