My twin sister, Marlene Martinez, and her family (husband Tony and 2 teenage sons, Donovan and Uriah) had a house fire Tuesday morning September 8 at 1:00 am and they lost EVERYTHING! Any help of donations, money or gift cards would be greatly appreciated–even for restaurants, pizza places, etc. Here is a list of items as an example of things they could use now and in the near future, included is a list of clothing sizes.

• Tony — shoes (10 – 10.5) shirt (L/XL) pants (34/34 – 36/34, MED)

• Marlene — shoes (7) shirt (M/L) pants (5/6, MED)

• Donovan & Uriah — shoes (10) shirt (Mens S/M) pants (30/30, S/M)

• Kitchen Items – dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, skillets, bowls, utensils, dish clothes and dish towels, dish soap, non-perishable food, etc

• Bathroom items – deodorant, toilet paper, bath towels, hand towels, wash clothes, soap, etc.
• Laundry items – detergent, softener

This isn’t a need but any home decor that anyone would like to donate so when they do get some kind of place as their own to make it feel more at home until they do get their own place would be nice.

Thanks to everyone for your prayers and caring hearts.

It would be great if our church could rally support for this family. If you could contribute anything at all bring it to church on Sunday or contact Darlene directly. I don’t want to give out her personal information here, but you can find it all out by visiting her Facebook Profile and also reading her note about the fire

I got a phone call from a man today who is interested in getting into church, but is having some transportation problems. He lives close to the Long Center, so it would be a very easy pickup for someone to get him and his girlfriend. If you would be willing to help, please contact me and let me know.

God bless.

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