2024–2026 Mission Grant
Description and Prayer

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Orphan Grain Train Shipping Supplies, Houston

15,000.00

The Orphan Grain Train, Houston, volunteers gather donations of clothing, medical supplies, food, Christian literature, and other aid to meet real needs in the Houston area and around the world. This mission grant will provide storage and shipping supplies to be used in bringing the Gospel of Jesus Christ to those who need assistance.

Our loving Father, we thank You for reminding us to care for those in need. We are grateful for the compassionate workers at Orphan Grain Train, Houston, who are making a difference in the lives of others. Please provide them with the necessary resources to provide acts of love, both here and around the world. We ask You to help them meet the physical needs of others, providing essential items like clothing, blankets, and hygiene supplies. Use these opportunities to teach us to let our light shine before others, so they may see our good works and give glory to You (Matthew 5:6). In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Funded through July 2025: $11,250

Mission Grant Spotlight — Keep the Orphan Grain Train rolling!

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Mike Rathje, OGT Houston Branch Manager, unloads the last of the delivery to Immanuel Lutheran in Mercedes, Texas with the littlest volunteer.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
OGT Houston delivered 301 boxes full of donations to Immanual Lutheran in Mercedes, Texas to be distributed to those in need.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Joy is shared by both the recipients and the OGT Houston in being able to support those in Texas and around the world.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Seeing the joy of unloading boxes of donations, to be distributed to the community in need, is truly a blessing.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Loading boxes full of clothing, blankets, shoes, and hygiene kits for delivery to carry out the OGT mission of bringing Christ's name and character to the needy.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Students from Lutheran South Academy graciously volunteered to fold clothing donations to load boxes.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Over 100 volunteers have participated in OGT Houston packing days as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
Volunteers enable OGT Houston to fulfill their mission through donations and time spent sorting and packing donations.

Orphan Grain Train Houston
After the boxes are packed with clothing, blankets, and shoes, Lutheran South Academy students load them into OGT Houston containers for storage.

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