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Mary Afsharirad, Chairman
Amanda Mahrt
The LWML Texas District was hard at work the first two weeks of November 2024 organizing three Ingathering (collection sites) in Marion (near San Antonio), Houston, and Plano (Dallas area) for the Lutheran World Relief (LWR) organization. With the donations from our sisters in Christ from the LCMS, ELCA, LCMC and other Lutheran denominations four semi-trucks, filled with quilts and kits were taken to LWR warehouses for distribution, both internally and domestically, to bring hope and care to those suffering from homelessness and despair caused by natural disasters or war. The LWML Texas District thanks the women, men and youth of the Lutheran churches that volunteered and made the ingathering such a success. To God be the glory knowing that the love of Jesus is going out into the world through quilts and kits. The total items were 37,198 which included:
Let’s do it again! Mark your calendars now for the 2025 ingatherings.
Marion (San Antonio area)
St. John Lutheran Church, 600 S. Center Street, Marion, Texas
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Houston
Epiphany Lutheran Church, 14423 West Road, Houston, Texas
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Plano (Dallas area)
Messiah Lutheran Church, 1801 W. Plano Pkwy, Plano, Texas
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
A listing of kit items and specifics for quilts can be found on the LWR website at lwr.org.
Orphan Grain Train is a 501c3 Nonprofit Christian volunteer network that shares personal and material resources with needy people in America and around the world. Grain Train volunteers gather donations of clothing, medical supplies, food, Christian literature, and other aid to meet real needs. The Orphan Grain Train movement is a loving response to Jesus Christ’s example as a servant and His love for us. For more information visit their website, ogt.org. For information on how to donate go to www.ogt.org/donate. For a printable wish list of items to donate click HERE.
Orphan Grain Train has a weekly news headliner at ogt.org/publications available for subscribers. There is a quarterly newsletter for subscription and view on the same page.
Location |
OGT Highland Lakes of Texas |
Houston Branch |
Address |
15946 E. Highway 29 |
5040 E. Sam Houston Pkwy S |
Contact |
Byron Hobbs |
Mike Rathje |
Donations Accepted |
Tuesday morning |
Saturday morning |
Volunteer Opportunity |
Sort and pack donations |
Sort and pack donations |
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