Loading Hay in Iowa for Delivery in New Mexico
A second load of hay was delivered to Las Vegas, New Mexico in early June. Lowell Krieger delivered a load from Larry and Tracy Stetzel, Casey, Iowa. This is the second load that was donated by the Stetzels. The first load was taken to Western Nebraska after the devastating fires in March. New Mexico has…
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Alla from Ukraine Shares a Letter with OGT
This is a letter that was recently sent to Orphan Grain Train from Alla of Bible Orphan Ministry. OGT with the support of donors is actively involved in assisting nine orphanages in Ukraine with the Adopt-An-Orphanage program. There is a hope for adding more orphanages. OGT also sends regular containers of aid to Bible Orphan…
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God’s Promise Spread Across the Sky in Hyannis
God’s rainbow promise appeared after the rain shower in Hyannis, Nebraska yesterday, June 9th. DeWayne Erickson, one of the seven Orphan Grain Train team members who has been in Hyannis replacing fencing that was destroyed by the Morrill and Minor Fires, took a photo of the complete rainbow in the sky. Thank you, Lord for…
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Two More Loads and a Crew of Seven Bring Support to Hyannis
The Orphan Grain Train fencing team began putting in new fence posts today in Hyannis, Nebraska where the Morrill and Minor fires blazed through the Sandhills only a few months ago. The crew, which left Norfolk on Monday, June 8th, delivered a load of hedge posts and a load of treated posts, which were distributed…
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Team of Seven Begin Replacing Fire-Damaged Fences in Hyannis, Nebraska
Orphan Grain Train begins fencing in Hyannis, Nebraska this week where the Minor and Morrill fires destroyed inconceivable miles of fencing. The loss of fencing is a major factor in the long-term recovery of ranching operations in the area. A crew of four men left on Monday morning, June 8th, hauling a load of hedge…
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New Crew Members Travel to Farnam to Fence
The Orphan Grain Train fencing crew returned to Farnam, Nebraska on Tuesday, May 19th. The three-man crew hopes to finish the last section of fencing in the ravine. Farnam was one of the areas that was affected by the Cottonwood fire in western Nebraska. Thank you, DeWayne Erickson and Walt Rosenbaum for returning to finish…
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Group of Four Fence in Western Nebraska after Fire
Four Orphan Grain Train volunteers, DeWayne Erickson, Ross Nelson, Walt Rosenbaum and Nick Weber are in Farnam, Nebraska taking out fire damaged fence posts and wire and replacing them with new fencing materials. They completed the west side of the field and are moving north into the sloping tree-filled area. On Tuesday, a refreshing rain…
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OGT Fish Boil in Le Mars has Great Food and Turnout
Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars, Iowa hosted another fantastic Orphan Grain Train Fish Boil last Sunday, April 19th. Thank you members of Grace for another year of amazing desserts and hospitality. We heard several people say that the food was exceptional. Thank you, also for your incredibly generous support of Orphan Grain Train. This…
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LWML Norfolk Zone Springs Ahead in Faith
At the Norfolk Zone Spring Ahead in Faith Event, Saturday, April 18, 2026, hosted by Mt. Olive-Norfolk, Pastoral Counselor Rev. Jacob Tuma provided a lively Bible Study based on the theme verse from 2 Chronicles 15:7 “Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work will be rewarded…” Kamryn Green…
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