Cement Poured for Ramp
The ramp connecting the Norfolk warehouse with the new addition was poured on October 20th, 2023!
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Progress on the New Servant Center
OGT’s comparison photos of one year ago and this week! And in another year, the Servant Center should be complete and serving those in need worldwide! Thank you to those that have worked hard to make this happen and to those that have supported the new Servant Center! Photos courtesy of Davis Design. October 2022…
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Bible Study Group Help Make Hygiene Kits
Tom Watson, OGT’s Donor Relation Specialist, recently met with a small group of ladies at their weekly Bible Study and gave a demonstration of putting together Hygiene Kits. He presented the story and current work of Orphan Grain Train. They completed 11 kits and decided to share the kits with a local organization in need…
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First Beams in Place
We are excited to begin seeing structural beams being put in place! They are setting the beams for the ramp that will connect the existing Norfolk warehouse to the new addition. They are also preparing to concrete the parking lot near the Mercy Meals building, which will also connect to the new Servant Center. Such…
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Help Needed with Domestic Disaster Relief
Orphan Grain Train is passionate about helping hurting families devastated by natural disasters. Families in Mississippi are still living in uncertainty after homes & businesses were destroyed by tornadoes on June 19, 2023. Orphan Grain Train is working with a couple of ministries that are requesting: *cleaning supplies *diapers *paper products *laundry detergent These items…
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Ground Breaking Ceremony Enjoyed by Many
OGT’s Groundbreaking Ceremony was attended by many on Thursday, September 14, 2023. There was a short service lead by Rev. Ralph Schmidt, OGT’s Donor Advising, and Matthew 25: 31-46 was read by Pastor Chris Asbury with Grace Lutheran Church(photo above). Pastor Ray Wilke; OGT’s President and founder, gave the homily and was first to ‘break…
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Thank you N.P.P.D.
A very large, special ordered electrical pole has been carefully installed! It is being dropped in a 15’ hole by a crane, which is not shown. We are in the process of having the electrical poles taken down around the Norfolk warehouse and where the new addition is being built. As soon as this is…
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Four Home in Desperate Need in California Repaired
Earlier this year, heavy rains flooded the town of Pond in California with water levels as high as 5-6’ in homes. OGT is working with Disaster Relief Team of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Bakersfield CA and offered $8,800.00 to purchase insulation and drywall to repair four homes in desperate need. Thank you for being the…
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Grain Bins Painted
The grain bins by the Norfolk warehouse are receiving a much-needed face lift. They are being painted with the words ‘Orphan Grain Train’ painted on two sides. To reach the top portion of the grain elevator, OGT had to rent a special boom from Minnesota! The painting of the grain elevator is complete! Construction of…
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