Scmidt Finally Finds “Christ”mas baby in King Cake
Missionary Expediters, a freight forwarder that Orphan Grain Train frequently works with, sent their wonderful king cake to the Norfolk office for Christmas. The king cake is an oval shaped delicacy decorated in purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power). These colors resemble a jeweled crown honoring the Wise Men who visited the Christ Child…
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Republic of Georgia Students Enjoy Items from Mid-Atlantic’s Shipment
Orphan Grain Train Mid-Atlantic’s container to Republic of Georgia arrived at its destination and the items are being distributed by the recipients. These photos show Mrs. Iruza, the director of Enguri 1 of the village of Orsantia, visiting the village kindergarten and sharing some of the items with the parents and children. Thank you, Mid-Atlantic…
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96-Year-Old, Jack Prater Volunteers Daily
Annette Grizzard, Orphan Grain Train Norfolk volunteer coordinator, gives long-time daily volunteer, Jack Prater his Nebraska Santa hat to get him ready for Christmas. Jack, who celebrated his 96th birthday in February, comes in almost every workday for at least an hour to sort and pack boxes. Thank you, Jack for showing up and bringing…
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Ukraine Sends Word of Christmas Shipment Arrival from Norfolk
Charitable Fund Swedish Help Centre in Ukraine sent word that an Orphan Grain Train Norfolk shipment arrived safely just in time for distribution for Christmas in eastern Ukraine. This is an excerpt from the email sent by the recipient: “I recently returned from Ukraine, and I must share that conditions are worsening. This winter will…
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Mid-Atlantic’s Barbara Veil Displays Her Quilt #6
Do you recognize this quilt? Yes! We do! This quilt, along with the others hanging on the rail were made by Barbara Veil (pictured) from Orphan Grain Train Mid-Atlantic branch. Every quilt has a story. Many beautiful and unique quilts are shared with Orphan Grain Train, but not their story. Quilts are sewn into the…
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Iowa West Delivers Coats and Supplies to Rock Valley and Schaller/Crestland
Orphan Grain Train Iowa West delivered two loads of items to recipients in Rock Valley and Schaller, Iowa. The first load to Justice for All was full of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, coats and shoes. It also had boxes of diapers, hygiene supplies, and medical equipment. The second delivery went to Schaller/Crestland Grade School….
Read MoreShipment from Orphan Grain Train Norfolk Brings Hope to Children in Romania
A recent shipment to Romania out of Orphan Grain Train Norfolk brought joy to this young man. This is a portion of a letter from the recipient: “They have nothing to travel to school or kindergarten and that is why we are asking for bicycles for transportation and school kits with school supplies for these…
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LHNE Volunteer at OGT Servant Center Norfolk
Lutheran High Northeast students, teachers and family members showed up in force at Orphan Grain Train Norfolk on Thursday Night. The group sorted, packed and moved many items in the time they were there. Thank you, LHNE students and family for spending your evening at OGT and bringing your energy and enthusiasm with you. “How…
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Missouri West Packs for and Delivers to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch
Volunteers from Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Warrensburg, MO sorted and packed clothes at the Orphan Grain Train Missouri West Collection Center in Concordia, MO. Once everything was packed, the boxes were loaded by other volunteers onto a truck. The items will be delivered to Cornerstone Children’s Ranch in Quemado, Texas this week. Thank you, Bethlehem…
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