Family Comes Together to Celebrate Loved One Who Passed
Rev. Dr. John Samuel Loum, born in 1948 in The Gambia, West Africa, held a closeness for his birth-nation even when he became a citizen of the USA. His pursuit of theology and his endeavors in mission work became legendary. With expertise on Islamic Studies, he was determined to bring Christ to those who did…
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Student Council Students Deliver Donations
Neligh-Oakdale Student Council students in Nebraska had a clothing and school supply drive bringing in many bags/boxes of items. They then toured the Norfolk warehouse and asked many inquiring questions. They ended their afternoon at the Mercy Meals operation putting together meals to feed the hungry. What a great group of future leaders!
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Youth Help Assemble 30 Hygiene Kits
Youth from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Omaha put together 30 hygiene kits for the Norfolk warehouse. Thank you for your servant hearts to help those less fortunate.
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Ladies Aid Enjoy Fellowship and Helping Orphan Grain Train
OGT’s Houston Branch has been busy sharing about their location with other groups. They presented to those attending the North Alamo LWML Zone Rally. The ladies brought many blessings with them to be passed onto those in need. Zion Lutheran Pasadena Ladies Guild is committed to an on-going project assembling hygiene kits. Gloria Dei Lutheran…
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Walls Going Up on New Servant Center
The walls are going up on the new Servant Center in Norfolk, NE! The weather has been beautiful which helps move along the progress. Construction is planned to be completed in August 2024!
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Recipient from Malawi Visits Mid-Atlantic Branch
In a rare opportunity to meet one of our aid recipients, Mid-Atlantic Branch welcomed Bishop Harvey Chabinga for a day at the Jennersville warehouse on November 1st. He toured the facility with fellow pastors Joao Njatani from Mozambique and Raymond Galiwango from Uganda. The men enjoyed learning about our branch and selecting several donated items…
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College Students Lend a Hand
Students from nearby Lincoln University started volunteering at the MAB warehouse in early November. Their commitment to service showed in their willingness to take on any task – unloading a van of donations, sorting and packing clothing, making Hygiene Kits, and even taking out the trash! Our Saturday volunteers welcomed their energy and bright smiles….
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Boscov’s Event A Success!
Thanks to you, our annual Friends-Helping-Friends campaign raised $4,773 in October! Matching funds, combined with proceeds from $5 discount shopping passes, helped us reach our second highest total since 2016. Additionally, the Lord opened doors for us to witness and inform people about OGT wherever volunteers manned tables in stores. We hope everyone enjoyed participating and will contribute…
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Beautiful Quilts and 500 Pairs of Socks Donated
The ladies at Zion Lutheran Church in Garland brought in 25 beautiful quilts, along with a check made out to OGT from a gentleman who purchased 4 of their quilts while they had them on display at their church. Yvonne Lunney obtained a $250 Thrivent grant and purchased 500 pairs of socks, for men, women…
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