Visiting the Orphan Grain Train International Headquarters in Norfolk, Nebraska

Linda Abraham, seated second from right; Sal Brandenburg, back row far left, and Dave Reed, seated left, had the greatest visit to Norfolk, Nebraska, and the international headquarters of Orphan Grain Train, August 7-9. The others here constitute a great staff who hosted our team wonderfully and gave us as much information and orientation as they could.  Pastor Ray Wilke, founder of Orphan Grain Train is standing next to Sal, and the others are all such great people. We were absolutely inspired by the love and energy devoted to this superb humanitarian network.

Two of the volunteers working the warehouse

Stockpiles of humanitarian goods await eventual shipment domestically or internationally as need may require.

Sorting room volunteers processing, sorting, and in some cases repairing clothing into dozens of categories.

Sal and Linda with Dave and Pastor Wilke, president of Orphan Grain Train, and Grant Schmidt, Vice-president of Operations.

Very First Gifts - From St. John, West Branch

Loving Support from Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost

On behalf of God's people of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Frankentrost (Saginaw), Pastor Mark Loest presented a gift of over $3,600 to OGTM Branch Manager Pastor Reed following services on Sunday, June 17.  This initial benefit provides stable grounding in launching the Michigan initiative.

Hear About Orphan Grain Train Michigan

Roof to be Replaced on the Orphan Grain Train Michigan Center

     Al Patrick of Marlette Roofing has inspected the upper portion of the Center's roof which needs replacing.  The 1,800 sq. ft. portion above the apartment will be replaced in late summer.

Gifted with a New Work and Warehouse Facility

     This spring the Lord provided an extraordinary gift through the generosity of Sally Comer.  The former Satow's Home Furnishings building in downtown Sebewaing was an established family business for three generations.  Through Sally's tremendous kindness the building has now been deeded to Orphan Grain Train Michigan.  

     The building provides 8,000 sq. ft. for volunteer energies and the warehousing of relief supplies.  The building is sound but will need some TLC and insurance before general occupancy.  Our gratitude overflows to God for guiding us to such a generous giver.

Early Spring Initative