Quilts and Hygiene Kits Donated
Kay & Bob Marshall from OGT’s Lincoln Collection Center was invited to speak after service at Christ Lutheran Church in Falls City, their sister congregation, St. Paul’s Lutheran of rural Falls City was also invited to attend. The Marshall’s shared about OGT & the Lincoln location then enjoyed a potluck luncheon. An offering was gathered,…
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Amazing Youth Help Sort and Pack
Many happy helpers came to pack donations at OGT’s Servant Center in Norfolk, NE. This group included Pastor Ray Wilke, OGT President and Pastor Chris Asbury (far right), Judy Wilke (left side) and the 5-8th grade confirmation students, all from Grace Lutheran church. The students had a great time packing 87 boxes in about an…
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Coat and Quilt Giveaway a Success
The Way in Wingo, KY recently had a Coat & Quilt Giveaway Day that also included a free soup luncheon and Bibles for everyone. They wanted to thank OGT in Nebraska and Wisconsin Branch in Westfield for much of the quilts, coats and Bibles. The day was a success especially with one person committing to…
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LWML Nebraska North District Presented Donation to Orphan Grain Train
OGT’s president Rev. Ray Wilke accepted a $10,000.00 check for OGT’s Ukrainian ministry from the LWML Nebraska North District! What a blessing this gift is to support many Ukrainian families relocating to Norfolk, NE. Thank you, NE. North District LWML! Pictured L-R: Nancy Schlote, District Treasurer; Rev. Ray Wilke, OGT President; LaDonna Stanosheck, District President…
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Open House a Wonderful Success
OGT’s Lincoln Collection Center had a great turnout for their Open House last Saturday. Lunch was provided with pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, delicious homemade desserts & assorted beverages. Tours and presentations were given about everything that this location keeps busy with and about OGT. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped plan,…
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Matching Gift Presented to OGT Phoenix
On Friday, Sept 20th, OGT Phoenix Branch was blessed to receive a check for $10,000 from Pro-Lift Rigging! Paul Richardson, our assistant manager, works for the company and they believe in giving back the community. This is the first time they have given this large amount to any organization. Besides the donation from Pro-Lift Rigging,…
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Partnership A Huge Blessing
A huge blessing for the Lincoln collection center. Bargain Box, a thrift store in Beatrice, NE donates clothing to us every 2 weeks. We take our truck & trailer to exchange 12 empty laundry carts for 12 full ones. Most of the clothing, quilts and sleeping mats are sorted and placed in the totes for…
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Bowling Fundraiser A Success
Maryland Branch recently held their first Bowling Fundraiser which was a success! They had many teams bowling Ten pins & Duck pins along with sponsors for the event. Our Presenting Sponsor was Thrivent Liberty Team. Our Strike Sponsors were Chick-fil-A & Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence Co. and we had a Memorial Sponsor by Gail Kolos…
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Project Recycling for Life Donate Clothing
The Lincoln Collection Center picked up 50 to 75 bags of clothes from Project Recycling for Life based in Firth, Nebraska, a small town with population of 649 people. Valerie Greaux (pictured L) the founder of PRL and her helper Connie Baruth (pictured R) from Omaha helped load OGT’s trailer with presorted clothing donated from…
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