Church opens as warming center

  • Sacks of food and water donated to Lampasas Community Church were on hand when the facility opened Thursday to those in need of a nourishing meal and a warm place to spend the night. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
    Sacks of food and water donated to Lampasas Community Church were on hand when the facility opened Thursday to those in need of a nourishing meal and a warm place to spend the night. JOYCESARAH MCCABE | DISPATCH RECORD
  • Astin Murray unloads cots from a truck so those who took shelter over the weekend at Lampasas Communty Church could have a place to sleep away from the frigid temperatures. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECROD
    Astin Murray unloads cots from a truck so those who took shelter over the weekend at Lampasas Communty Church could have a place to sleep away from the frigid temperatures. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECROD
  • Roland Schaub sets up temporary beds at the church facility on East Third Street. He and his wife, Carla, headed up an effort to provide safe shelter for the community’s homeless residents. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
    Roland Schaub sets up temporary beds at the church facility on East Third Street. He and his wife, Carla, headed up an effort to provide safe shelter for the community’s homeless residents. HUNTER KING | DISPATCH RECORD
Lampasas Community Church opened its doors over the weekend as a warming center for those who needed a place to stay, away from the frigid temperatures and blustery winds that plagued the area for several days. The church building at the corner of East Third Street and Main had approximately 40 cots, blankets and warm food for local residents who needed a place to sleep. “If God prompts you and…

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