Christmas in July
You may recall reading that once again Kelly Asbury with Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, NE is spearheading a project to put together 1,500 OGT Christmas Gift Boxes to be shipped worldwide this year! Thank you to those that have given supplies or monetary donations for the boxes already. There is just 2.5 weeks left…
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OGT Loves Being Apart of the Fourth of July Parade in Norfolk
Bob Schleppenbach, one of OGT Logistics’ drivers, drove the truck while Paul Brandt, Norfolk assistant warehouse manager, road shotgun and smiled and waved to the crowd. It was great being a part of the 4th of July parade to celebrate the independence and freedoms of this great nation!
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Christmas Box Donations Will Be Accepted Through July 31st, 2021
Kelly Asbury with Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk is asking for help to make OGT Christmas Gift boxes! Last year’s goal was 1,000 boxes, which was exceeded with making 1,300 boxes because of help from people ALL over the U.S.! Will you help make this year’s goal of 1,500 Christmas gift boxes with monetary gifts…
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Special Projects Updated And Some New Kits Added
Recently we have been updating several of our special projects for Orphan Grain Train. Chris Carstens, Inventory Manager, organized a Thrivent Action Team event to showcase a new kit being introduced. A “School Teacher Kit” will be launched beginning June 1st. A special thank you to ‘Liquidation Popup’ for providing several hundred folders to use…
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Oktoberfest In May
What an amazing Oktoberfest at OGT! Thank you to everyone that came out to make it special and festive! So far we have raised over $5,500.00 for the Norfolk Area Big Give! Thank you to our generous supporters for helping to fund our future with bringing OGT and Mercy Meals together in one location. The…
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Wisconsin Style Fish Feed in Hooper April 11, 2021
If you happen to be near Hooper, NE this Sunday and are hungry for Wisconsin Style Fish then head to Immanuel Lutheran Church gym of Hooper (4 miles east of Winslow)! OGT volunteers will be cooking the fish meal and the desserts are being provided by the congregation. Serving time is from 11:00 to 1:00…
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Trinity Lutheran’s Morning Break Monies Raised Donated to Orphan Grain Train
Konnor Kasik (right), 6th grader and Wyatt Zessin, 7th grader at Trinity Lutheran School in Madison, NE brought in a $252.00 donation. During the student’s morning break, they can purchase snacks at the ‘Snack Shack’ and the monies raised is donated to OGT. Thank you for your support and helping those in need worldwide. They…
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OGT Convention Postponed until 2022
Due to the uncertainty of COVID, OGT has decided to postpone our convention till next year. It is difficult to plan the convention for this September and not know if speakers from other countries might not be able to travel due to restrictions and travel bans. We also want our supporters and volunteers from other…
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Thrivent Choice Dollars Expire in March
Attention Thrivent Members – Please direct your Thrivent Choice Dollars to Orphan Grain Train before they expire on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. It is simple and doesn’t cost you anything but your time. There are two ways to direct your Choice Dollars. Go to www.thrivent.com and click on Generosity or call 1-800-847-4836 and say “choice…
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