Fence Posts Delivered to Western Nebraska
Orphan Grain Train driver, Bob Schleppenbach, left for Farnam, Nebraska this morning to deliver a load of treated fence posts to the area. Another OGT driver, Dan Pollack, after picking up a full semi-load of barbed wire out of Oklahoma will also be taking his load to Farnam. The western Nebraska fires began in Morrill…
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More Donated Hay and Trucking Delivered to Western Nebraska
Thank you Brian Knapp and Matt Klyere for the donation of hay and trucking for another load to western Nebraska. This load is headed for the Osh Kosh area. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees. Psalm 119:68
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“Quilters of Grace” Piece Together Blankets to Share
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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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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