Browsing Category: Branch Updates

150 Boxes Packed in Four Hours

This group of energetic 14-year-olds that attend Platte River Academy in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, plus two Moms gave it their all in helping us sort and pack at OGT’s Castle Rock Collection Center. They packed over 150 boxes in four hours! One of the moms called the principal and told her what a great time…

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Phoenix Branch Blessed By Wonderful Donations

OGT Phoenix Branch has been spreading our mission at several different events the past two months: The third event was on March 1st, OGT Phoenix set up our OGT table display and the weaving loom. Carol Wrede, from Norfolk, NE, a winter visitor and a member of the Quilters on Wheels in Apache Junction, AZ…

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Many Wonderful Events Helping to Promote OGT

OGT Phoenix Branch has been spreading our mission at several different events the past two months. The first activity was the Best Practices Ministry held on February 13-15 at Christ Church Lutheran Phoenix. Pastor Ralph Schmidt, Tom Watson and Pete Gnan represented the OGT International office and shared the history and current events of OGT….

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Great Fundraiser Enjoyed by All Ages

OGT’s Colorado West Collection Center in Northglenn was given a fun fundraiser. Stylish and quirky outfits are often donated to Orphan Grain Train. We gathered a few of these garments to showcase at Risen Savior Women in Mission’s first OGT Fashion Show & Luncheon. Our humorous Fashion Emcee introduced our models and described their attire….

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Wonderful Servant Hearts Donate to OGT

Many churches in Wadena County, MN supports their local OGT MN North Collection Center! OGT received onesies, more than 50 quilts, and 180 backpacks from Redeemer Lutheran in Menahga, Grace Lutheran in Sebeka, Zion Lutheran in Bluegrass, Nimrod Lutheran and Grace Lutheran Church in Hibbing. Thank you ALL for your time and servant hearts with…

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