National Youth Gathering Helping OGT With Sleeping Mats and T-Shirt Diapers
Houston Branch is inspiring young adults at the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) National Youth Gathering. The event is 5 days and continues until July 13. As of yesterday, July 11, some of these amazing young adults helped make 1,200 T-shirt diapers and are also working on sleeping mats. What an amazing event with more than…
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Clothing Delivered to Pasadena Community Ministries
The Houston Branch delivered a load of mixed clothing to Pasadena Community Ministries that provides food and clothing assistance to those in need. Thank you, Houston donors and volunteers, for helping our neighbors in need.
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King of Kings Lutheran Church LWML in San Antonio Donate 100 Blankets
A big thank you to the LWML ladies and members of King of Kings Lutheran Church in San Antonio who gathered over 100 blankets to support the efforts of OGT’s Houston Branch. The LWML was thrilled to surpass the goal to collect 80 blankets in recognition of the LWML’s 80th year. We also thank Shirley…
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Youth from Pasadena Help Sort, Pack, and Haul 49 Boxes
The 30-hour Fast Event at Zion Lutheran Church in Pasadena, Texas did not deter the 2022 Confirmation class from hauling, sorting, and packing 49 boxes with blankets and shoes for OGT’s Houston Branch. Even though they were hungry and a bit sleep deprived they worked hard to accomplish the task at hand. Thank you, Pastor…
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Packing Day A Lot of Fun and Successful
Houston Branch had volunteers from Zion and Trinity Lutheran Downtown that worked hand-in-hand during a packing day at Zion Lutheran Church. Fun and success were had by all with over 70 boxes packed! Blessings abound! Next Packing Day will be April 2nd 8:00-Noon at Zion Lutheran Church. Come join the fun if in the Houston…
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PreK Through 5th Graders Learn About Orphan Grain Train
During Lutheran Schools Week March 7-11, Houston’s Branch manager, Mike Rathje, and Board members Holly and Marti shared information about OGT with PreK through 5th grade students. The students were anxiously, ready and willing to volunteer during the hands-on time learning how to sort, count and pack the clothes. They were reminded how children can…
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