Eyewear from OGT Lincoln is Shared by MOST in Guatemala
In October of 2025, Orphan Grain Train Lincoln donated used eyeglasses to Mission Opportunities Short Term (MOST)out of Ann Arbor, MI. Genie Watters, an OGT Lincoln volunteer, shared photos of a recent MOST team mission trip to Zacapa, Guatemala where the eyewear was fitted and shared with people in need. MOST Ministries provides opportunities for…
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In Honor of Church’s 75 Year Anniversary, 75 Quilts are Sewn and Donated by Couple
Rod and Helen Mathers from St Paul Lutheran Church in Weeping Water, Nebraska celebrated their church’s 75th anniversary by making 75 quilts that they donated to Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. Thank you, Rod and Helen for celebrating St. Paul Lutheran’s anniversary in such a meaningful way.
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Larsen Celebrates 90th Birthday by Requesting Collection for OGT Lincoln
Carol Larsen celebrated her 90th birthday on December 20, 2025, with family and friends at the Cordova Community Center. Cordova, Nebraska is a village in the southwest corner of Seward County. Orphan Grain Train Lincoln volunteer Bob Geisler brought the OGT trailer to Cordova at Larsen’s request to collect clothing donations and monetary gifts. Happy…
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Lincoln Lutheran Middle School Packs Over 10,000 Mercy Meals
At Orphan Grain Train Lincoln, 50 Lincoln Lutheran Middle Schoolers, three teachers and nine Orphan Grain Train volunteers packed 10,800 Mercy Meals on their service day December 17, 2025. Thank you, Lincoln Lutheran students for your great enthusiasm!
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Schell Celebrates 80th Birthday by Requesting Gifts for OGT and MM
Gwen Schell recently celebrated her 80th birthday with friends. Instead of presents, Schell asked for monetary gifts to support Orphan Grain Train Lincoln and Mercy Meals. God Bless you for helping to feed God’s people physically and spiritually. Happy Birthday, Gwen!
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OGT Lincoln Shares Mercy Meals and Peanut Butter with Food Bank
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln recently loaded out three pallets of Mercy Meals and four pallets of peanut butter for the Food Bank of Lincoln. The food bank staff was very happy to get the extra supplies to help with their inventory for local distribution. Thank you, OGT Lincoln for sharing this with the community.
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OGT Lincoln Delivers to Many in the Area
Orphan Grain Train Lincoln distributed items to 17 different locations in Lincoln and Omaha this past November. Hygiene supplies, medical equipment, clothing, Mercy Meals, bedding and linens, sports equipment, over 100 lbs. of dry food, and bicycles were delivered to organizations that have recipients that will put these items to use. Sometimes a drop off…
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OGT Lincoln Received Hygiene and Layette Kits from Connie Plettner
Connie Plettner with the Lincoln 21st Century Lion’s Club donated ten hygiene kits and ten infant layette kits to Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. Thank you for your servant heart, Connie.
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Messiah Lutheran Fourth Graders Pack Mercy Meals
Messiah Lutheran School’s 4th graders in Lincoln, Nebraska visited Orphan Grain Train Lincoln on November 14. The students and their parents packed 7,344 Mercy Meals for their service project. Well done! Mercy Meals are a much-needed food item right now and welcomed both domestically and internationally.
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