We are thrilled to report the container sent two months ago from Orphan Grain Train—Michigan to Christ Mandate for Missions Church in Malawi has been delivered and the sharing of clothing has begun. We only just now received some photos of the shoe distribution.
You can see in the background the multitude of boxes yet waiting for circulation to those in need. How wonderful to see appreciation for items sent as the young men hold up shoes much needed.
Orphan Grain Train—Michigan’s secondary packing station in Flint made its first delivery of goods November 21. Martha Kellaway is coordinator of this Flint extension of Orphan Grain Train’s work now in operation at St. Mark Lutheran Church.
With this vanguard effort, the Flint volunteers
collected valuable goods. It was a joy
to receive multiple cartons in the following categories: Women’s
winter tops, Men’s suits, Blankets and quilts, Stuffed toys, Bedding and
sleeping mats, Purses and handbags, Mixed linens, Towels, Adult diapers,
Women’s winter bottoms, Men’s shoes, Infant and toddler wear, Men’s winter
bottoms, Underwear, Men’s coats, Women’s shoes, School chairs, Walkers, Canes,
and more.
As the Flint packing station expands, humanitarian goods may be donated at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 5073 Daly Blvd. any time during church office hours. You can find a "wish list" with this link -->.Michigan Wish List.
We can almost gauge the coming of a new season by the arrival of Fred and Eugenia Roemer. Multiple times over the last four years the Roemers have come to Orphan Grain Train with deliveries from St. John Lutheran Church in West Branch.
The St. John congregation is one of those
parishes which has advanced the mission of Orphan Grain Train with people
generously responding. Once this winter
passes and spring comes, you can be sure Fred and Eugenia will be back again.
