Quilters of Grace Share With OGT Norfolk
These are the “Quilter of Grace” from Grace Lutheran Church in Norfolk, Nebraska. The women gather regularly to piece together beautiful blankets. After a few months, when their box of finished quilts is overflowing, they share what they have put together with Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. The yo-yo quilt is an example of one of…
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Western Nebraska Continues to Receive Aid from Donors and OGT
Almost 600 bales of hay have been delivered to western Nebraska farmers and ranchers through Orphan Grain Train and donors. All of the hay was graciously donated by farmers in Nebraska, Iowa and Wisconsin. Orphan Grain Train is able to pay for trucking for these loads because of the generosity of donors. In the next…
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Many Mercy Meals Packed in Odell
Recently, seven lines of volunteers from around the Odell, Nebraska community packaged 64,132 Mercy Meals. Pastor Stuckwisch, of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Odell is with Bob Schleppenbach a truck driver of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. They loaded up a semi load of meals that were delivered back to Norfolk for future shipments. Thank you,…
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Christmas Boxes Bring Joy to Korostishiv Orphans
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk’s last shipment in December to Bible Orphan Ministry in Ukraine contained packed Christmas boxes for children. Some of the boxes were shared with the children in Korostishiv after Christmas. These are photos that Alla shared with us when the boxes were given at the orphanage. These boxes bring such joy to…
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Generation Diamond Receives Food and Clothing
Jim, Larry, Justin and Bill at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk loaded fortified meals and clothing items for Generation Diamond in Omaha. Generation Diamond assists individuals 19 years and older who are reintegrating into society so that they can maintain a stable plan, stable job and stable housing. Thank you, Generation Diamond for giving these individuals…
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Dr. Mtika Expresses Thanks Amidst Flooding in Malawi
Orphan Grain Train has been shipping to Malawi for many years. This is a note from our recipient, Dr. Mtika at Norfolk Schools in Malawi. He also sent photos of the current flooding that is happening in the Southern African country. “Just wanting to say a big Thank you to OGT for the tremendous ministry…
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Another Successful Medical Night in Norfolk
The second medical packing night at the Orphan Grain Train Servant Center was another success. On Thursday, March 12th a group of people from Nebraska Nurses Honor Guard and another group from Elgin’s Bargain Box came to the warehouse to sort and pack medical equipment. Six bunkers of medical items were completed and are now…
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More Hay Hauled to Western Nebraska
A load of beautiful horse hay is on its way today to Broadwater, NE. Thank you, to Brenda and Michael Kai for another nice load. Thank you, also to Gene and Gary Klug for assisting in the load on this brisk Monday morning. Lowell Krieger, thank you for your tireless hauling to western Nebraska. Jesus…
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Loads of Hay to Western Nebraska Wildfires
Eighteen bales of beautiful alfalfa hay on the bottom and sixteen corn stalk bales on top are headed to Osh Kosh, NE for wildfire disaster relief. Thank you to the Kais and the Schmits for donating this load. This letter was written by Michael and Brenda Kai when they donated a load of hay to…
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