Shipment from Orphan Grain Train Norfolk Brings Hope to Children in Romania
A recent shipment to Romania out of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk brought joy to this young man. This is a portion of a letter from the recipient: “They have nothing to travel to school or kindergarten and that is why we are asking for bicycles for transportation and school kits with school supplies for these…
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LHNE Volunteer at OGT Servant Center Norfolk
Lutheran High Northeast students, teachers and family members showed up in force at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday Night. The group sorted, packed and moved many items in the time they were there. Thank you, LHNE students and family for spending your evening at OGT and bringing your energy and enthusiasm with you. “How…
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Trinity Lutheran Fairfax S.D. Assembles and Shares 400 Hygiene Kits with OGT
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fairfax, S.D. assembled 400 hygiene kits that they donated to Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. Such an impressive show of generosity and organization by the people that gathered to do this. These kits move in and out of the OGT warehouses very quickly. Thank you Uecker family for organizing this event. Thank…
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Norfolk Sends Bountiful Load to Ethiopia
Christ Disciples Church in Ethiopia will soon receive a container full of wonderful items. Two beautiful Cathedra chairs, a church lectern, wedding dresses and bridesmaid’s gowns are included in the load by Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. As well as the many boxes of clothing and shoes, there are 40 tablets included that Faith Regional Hospital…
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Knotty Ladies Knot Afraid to Quilt and Share
These are the Knotty Ladies from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska. The ladies made and donated all the quilts on the table. Several bags of quilts were shared with Orphan Grain Train Norfolk. Thank you, Knotty Ladies for knot being afraid to share your talents with others. “Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always…
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OGT Norfolk Sends Disaster Relief to the Philippines
Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteers loaded for the Philippines today. The Philippine Islands has been hit by three major disasters in the last few months. Two powerful typhoons and a Magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Cebu impacted many people living in the region. Many of the items in this container were requested by the recipients following…
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Neligh-Oakdale 3rd-6th Graders Visit OGT Norfolk
Neligh-Oakdale Public Schools 3rd -6th grade students visited Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Friday, December 5th. The students spent two hours touring and packing two bunkers of stuffed animals, clothing, blankets and quilts. Thank you, Neligh-Oakdale students for visiting the Norfolk Servant Center and helping to pack items for future shipments!
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Trio Collects and Delivers to Pine Ridge in Wanblee, S.D.
Every Thursday, long-time Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteer Jane Ternus, works at the Servant Center. She also gathers items that are set aside for the Families Working Together organization in Wanblee, S.D. Jane transports the items to storage until Jeff and Dee Acklie of Omaha can pick them up and take them to the Pine…
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Water Filtration System is Moved to Santa Cruz, Jamaica
Yesterday, November 27th was opening day for the Orphan Grain Train water filtration system recently moved to Santa Cruz, Jamaica. Within five minutes of set up, people began lining up with buckets and jugs. We are grateful to all the people involved in making this happen. “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are…
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