Hope Lutheran Friendswood Volunteers at Houston
Orphan Grain Train Houston has been incredibly busy this summer as so many new volunteers have come to the Servant Center to sort and pack. These are students from Hope Lutheran Friendswood who came to volunteer their time. Thank you, to everyone who has spent time sorting through clothes, taping up boxes, packing boxes or…
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Clearpoint Youth Practice a “Life of Service” at Houston
Orphan Grain Train Houston continues to be incredibly active with visitors and volunteers this summer. Clearpoint Church, Pasadena across the Beltway from OGT Houston, shuttled a group of 13 youth to tour, work, and learn about the ministry. Their youth Pastor, Maverick, was spot-on with his morning devotion with the kids about service…”it shouldn’t be…
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Houston’s Harris is “Mites in Action Speaker” at LWML Convention
Steve Harris, Assistant Branch Manager of Orphan Grain Train Houston was given the opportunity to be one of the ‘Mites in Action Speakers’ at the LWML Texas District Convention in Austin, TX June 11-13. Steve shared a little history of the Houston Branch but focused on how the mites given from LWML were used for…
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Houston Delivers to Four Agencies in Area
In May, Orphan Grain Train Houston delivered items to Legacy Ranch Kids, Armand Bayou Elementary School, Anchor Point and Lord of the Streets. Sleeping mats, clothing, hygiene kits and childcare kits were shared with agencies and organizations that are involved with helping children in foster care, people without homes and people in difficult financial situations….
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Houston Loads for Liberia
Orphan Grain Train Houston loaded for Liberia on Tuesday, May 12th. The volunteers rejoiced on the beautiful blue-sky day as they sent out another international shipment full of useful items. There are 67 boxes of school kits, 50 boxes of hygiene kits, 30 pieces of medical supplies and five bikes on this load. In addition,…
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Malawi Prison Service Reports Back to Houston
In December of 2025, Orphan Grain Train Houston sent out their first international shipment. The shipment was shared with the Malawi Prisons Service. Reverend Brian Kondowe, Head Chaplain for the Malawi Prisons Service, sent this letter to Orphan Grain Train shipping director, Ginger Beckman. The Malawi Prison Service (MPS) received a significant boost in its…
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Milestone Shipment Arrived in Malawi
It’s arrived! OGT 2629 to the Malawi Prison Services has arrived safe and sound. What an amazing and generous gift from the Orphan Grain Train Houston Branch! This milestone shipment is a powerful testament to the dedication, compassion, and faithfulness of the volunteers who made it possible. Their hard work has truly made an impact,…
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Houston Hosts a Fun Trivia Night
Orphan Grain Train Houston hosted a lively Trivia night on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Guests came and tested their knowledge of trivia and reflected on how the Lord has been ever present in the ministry of OGT Houston. God is good and we praise Him!
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Houston Hosts Overnight Guests for Volunteering “Lock-In”
Orphan Grain Train Houston recently had a few overnight guests. Sixteen youth from different churches in the area were the branches first overnight guests. They bunked in the two multi-purpose rooms and enjoyed hot showers after a day of serving in the community. They set a goal to assemble 200 hygiene kits for OGT which…
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