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…
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Christ Lincoln Youth Bring Joyful Energy to Lincoln
On Wednesday, Feb 25, about 70 Christ Lincoln youth and adults had a service hour at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. They sorted and packed clothing and made over 8,208 Mercy Meals. When they were finished, they prayed over the meals. What a joy to serve amidst that young energy! Thank you, Christ Lincoln for volunteering…
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Core Wealth Management Makes Mercy Meals for Lincoln
Core Wealth Management of Lincoln, Nebraska volunteered at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln on Friday, February 20. They packed 4,752 rice and veggie meals in 1.5 hours. The fortified Mercy Meals can be shared with people in the United States and around the world. Thank you, Core Wealth Management for being a part of the packing…
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Premier Hair Studio Promotes Hygiene and Sock Drive for OGT Lincoln
Gina Roth and colleagues at Premier Hair Studio organized a hygiene and sock drive at their business during the months of February and March to support Orphan Grain Train Lincoln’s Ministry. Thank you, Gina and Premier Hair Studio for making OGT Lincoln the recipient of items that can be shared with others! Thank you, Premier…
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Lincoln Star City Lions Club Volunteer at OGT Lincoln for Monthly Meeting
The Lincoln Star City Lions Club had their monthly meeting on February 5 at the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. It was followed by a tour to learn about the ministry, The group then packed 648 Mercy Meals in about 30 minutes. Thank you, Lincoln Star Lion’s Club for making the meals that can go…
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Pillowcase Dresses Hand-Delivered to Eswatini
These pillowcase dresses, that are being worn by the two girls, were made with loving care by Ann Strange in Lincoln, Nebraska. The dresses were delivered to Project Canaan in Eswatini by Bob and Kay Marshall, volunteers at OGT Lincoln. Thank you, Ann for the care you put into making these beautiful dresses. Thank you,…
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Lincoln Confirmands Put Mercy Meals on the Shelf in Church Pantry
Immanuel Lutheran Church confirmands, parents and Pastor Jeff Bloom packed 15 boxes of Mercy Meals at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln on February 4. The 3,240 meals will be shared with Immanuel Lutheran’s Bread of Life Food Pantry. Thank you, confirmands, parents and Pastor Bloom for coming together for this service project that puts fortified meals…
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Celebrating Lutheran School’s Week by Volunteering at OGT Lincoln
It was Lutheran School’s Week last week and Faith Lutheran Church celebrated it by volunteering at Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. Twenty-one children, four parents, and two teachers packed boxes, made hygiene kits and prepared food packages for veterans in the Lincoln community. The students rotated to different stations so that they had a chance to…
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Faith Lutheran Church Delivers 24 Quilts to OGT Lincoln
Faith Lutheran Church in York, NE delivered 24 quilts to the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln Branch recently. These quilts were made by ladies at Faith Lutheran during January! Kathy Galaway and her husband (pictured) delivered the quilts to the OGT Lincoln warehouse. Thank you, quilters of Faith for your nimble fingers and generous hearts. Thank…
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