Going Above and Beyond for OGT
Orphan Grain Train Board member goes above and beyond. Here member Aaron Otten goes “above” in a bucket truck to fix the office US flag that had tangled at the top of the pole. God Bless America and our dedicated board members.
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Nucor Donates to Help Victims of the Flooding
Employees with Nucor in Norfolk, NE saw firsthand the destruction left behind by the ravaging flood waters and homes in desperate need of repairs from water damage. They felt in their hearts an urge to help but were not sure how. They heard the amazing things OGT is doing for flood victims and contacted Grant…
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Check to Help with Flood Relief
On March 17th, Christ Lutheran School in Norfolk, NE hosted a pancake feed with all proceeds going to flood relief through the Orphan Grain Train. Suzie Leffers from Orphan Grain Train, Inc. stopped by during their all school assembly to accept a donation of $3,748.27. She shared how the money will be used to purchase…
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Thrivent Action Team Fun Together To Help Haiti
Karen Mangels, OGT’s International Shipping Director held a Thrivent Action Team event for OGT’s staff and family. The group packed 8 duffle bags with sports equipment and strung over 150 wooden crosses to make necklaces. The wooden crosses are made and mailed to OGT by Rev. Leonard Aurich, in Dubuque, IA. He is OGT’s VP…
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OGT Packs 2,376 Meals for Mercy Meals
Sunday, October 7th some of the OGT staff and family members had a fabulous time participating in Mercy Meals Pack Away Hunger Day. The event consists of several tables being sponsored by organizations and businesses from Northeast Nebraska packing fortified rice meals to serve those in need in the US and worldwide. OGT was there…
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Thrivent Action Team Event Produces 40 School Kits and 33 Christmas Boxes
Chris Carstens, OGTs Inventory Manager, organized a dual Thrivent Action Team event for the OGT home office and warehouse staff and their families in Norfolk, NE on August 20th. We had the opportunity to make a difference by serving the Lord faithfully using our talents to assemble and pack School Kits and Christmas Gift Boxes….
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Happy 80th Birthday Pastor Wilke
Pastor Wilke, founder and president of OGT recently celebrated his 80th birthday! OGT staff invited him and his wife Judy for a card party with delicious ice cream cake. Many memories and birthday wishes were shared. Thank you for your vision, leadership and dedication to OGT!
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A New Region in Haiti to Serve
February 12, 2018 OGT’s international office had a visit from a new recipient Josias Marin from Thomassique, Haiti. He is associated with the Lutheran church and school in Thomassique and is excited to be receiving French Bibles, 57,024 Mercy Meals, 5,000 pounds of mixed edible beans, linens, clothing, recreational clothing and sports equipment, coveralls and…
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OGT Staff and Family Enjoy Thrivent Action Event
OGT’s Director of International Transportation Karen Mangels arranged for office and warehouse staff and family to do a Thrivent Action Team event making hygiene kits after work Monday February 19th. It was a great time of service, fellowship, prayer, and snacks which included 16 people completing 17 boxes of 126 hygiene kits!
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