Young and Old Roll Up Their Sleeves and Join in the Loading of Container
An ample array of volunteer helpers ranging from young adult to senior adult levels rolled up their sleeves on July 21st to fill a large shipping container destined for needy folks in Lithuania. Included in the shipment were a large supply of newly handmade blankets and quilts, a huge number of boxes containing fine and varied clothing for people of all ages, health items, school kits, ambulatory equipment and various necessities. Many quilts were made regionally via the LWML in Central Illinois and places in southern Illinois plus eastern Missouri. Enthusiasm for the shipment resonated through many congregations of the OGT Missouri-Illinois Region. The estimated count of people involved in the project over many months remains incalculable. A prayerful sendoff completed the task, with all praise to God Almighty!
– by Dr. Gerald Perschbacher, Regional Board Member
Categories: Branch Updates, International Aid
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