Orphan Grain Train, Iowa West Division
What an amazing God we have!
Miracles are happening each day that bring us to our knees in praise!
We have been receiving used bibles and funds to buy new bibles from all across the US and are very near the goal of 5000 bibles to be sent to India. An order for 1800 bibles has just been made through International Bible Society at a cost of $3742.20 and we have that amazing amount in the "Recycling" fund thanks to all your generous donations!!! The bibles ordered are paperback NIV complete bibles at a cost of $1.89 each. They have fair size print with 2 columns per page, covers are very colorful and seem a bit stronger than some. I think you donors would be happy with them and proud to hand them out personally if given the chance.
On Saturday, February 24th the used bibles will be sorted, boxed, labeled and loaded into a trailer. We need lots of volunteers for help on that day. We will start work about 12:30 and end with coffee and bars when the work is finished (about 4:00?). Also we need more boxes so bring any "paper" boxes (like what reams of paper come in) that you might have. Ask your church or a business office if they have a few they can spare. They work best – have good lids, are a nice size so when loaded are not so heavy for us older people to handle! We work at St. John's Educational building at 104 Birch Street in Charter Oak.
On Tuesday, February 27 the trailer with the bibles will be taken to Orphan Grain Train's office in Ida Grove and at 9 A.M. help is needed to load the bibles and other materials into the container going to India. We are hoping that 8 or 10 fellows will be there to help load.
If there are still some bibles out there that have not been delivered to Charter Oak get them here immediately or better yet, bring them on Saturday the 24th and join in for workday. Many hands make light work!
It has been difficult to keep track of all boxes and letters from congregations and people involved in this project so this newsletter serves as an official "thank you" for donations of books and funds. As our Nigerian friend often says "Your reward will be in heaven!"
May the Lord bless each of you.
Don & Nadine Friedrichs
Charter Oak, IA 51439
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