Many Quilts and Lap Robes Donated to OGT Lincoln
Eleven quilters from St Paul Lutheran Church in St Joseph, Missouri made 55 beautiful quilts and 58 lap robes to donate to Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. The 4th grade class at the church helped display all the quilts for the blessing of the quilts. Thank you, St. Paul Lutheran of St. Jo, Missouri for this…
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Seniors for the Lord Travel to OGT Lincoln to Pack MM
A group from Seniors for the Lord from Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church from Omaha, led by Lyle Kruse, made 6,912 Mercy Meals on Wednesday, Oct 7. The group toured the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse and learned about the ministry. Thank you, Seniors for the Lord for taking the time to travel to Lincoln to…
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“Walk and Talk” Pack 3,888 MM’s for OGT Lincoln
St. Mark’s Methodist Church “Walk and Talk” group of Lincoln, Nebraska volunteered September 24 to pack 3,888 Mercy Meals and learn about Orphan Grain Train. Thank you, St. Mark’s walkers and talkers for also being doers. There are 36 fortified meals in each Mercy Meals box. That means this group packed 108 boxes or three…
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Youth Group and Leaders from First Plymouth Pack and Sort for Lincoln
On Sept 26, the Youth Group along with their leader Tori Malizza and parents from First Plymouth Church, Lincoln, Ne. sorted and packed humanitarian aid at the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln warehouse. They completed two pallets and helped clean the warehouse. This all after their weekend retreat with no sleep! Amazing energy to serve the…
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Carter Hosts and Speaks at LWML NE South District
Kathy Carter hosted two tables at the Sept. 18th & 19th LWML NEBRASKA South District for Orphan Grain Train Lincoln and Common Threads. She also was invited to be the Mites in Action speaker on the partnership between the two ministries. Thank you, Kathy for sharing the mission of OGT and Common Threads. Thank you,…
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Lion’s Club Assembles Kits and Packs MM for OGT Lincoln
Four members of the Lincoln 21st Century Lions Club made their regular visit to Orphan Grain Train Lincoln. The group completed 2,376 Mercy Meals, put together ten hygiene kits, and assembled seven layette kits. In addition, the Club members presented OGT Lincoln with a check to cover the cost of the products used to make…
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Martin Luther Church Delivers 262 School Kits to OGT Lincoln
Amber from Martin Luther Church in rural Johnson, NE delivered 262 school kits that their small congregation had assembled for Orphan Grain Train Lincoln! This church has long supported OGT and has a big heart for serving the Lord! Thank you, Amber and members of Martin Luther Church for your long-time support in bringing relief…
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Christ Lutheran Lincoln Bible Class Tours OGT Lincoln
Ten members of a Christ Lutheran Lincoln Bible class recently toured the Orphan Grain Train Lincoln facility. Several of the ladies are current OGT volunteers or have packaged Mercy Meals at past events. The tour was organized by Bible class member Bev Nelson. Thank you, Christ Lutheran Lincoln Bible class for joining together and visiting…
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Despite the Weather, First Annual Golf Tournament a Success
It was a great morning for Orphan Grain Train Lincoln’s first annual golf fundraiser tournament at Woodland Hills golf course on 9/14. Even with early morning thunderstorms, forty-five players or ten teams showed up on the greens. Awards and lunch were provided by Amigos. Other costs were covered by five event sponsors and 6-hole sponsors….
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