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January 20, 2021 ww.DesertMessenger.com 7 The Salvation Army happenings THRIFT STORE Benefitting the La Paz County Animal Shelter in Parker Supported by your generous donations! 455 E. Main St. Quartzsite Open Tues. thru Sat. 9-3 928-927-4223 NOTICE to Advertisers: Please check your ad(s). Errors/corrections must be submitted before deadline, to be published in the next avail- able edition of the Desert Messenger. DEADLINES are printed - in multiple locations - in EVERY issue of the Desert Messenger! For rates and deadlines visit www.DesertMessenger.com Opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not necessarily represent those of the Desert Messenger. letters to the editor TO THE EDITOR AND THE COMMUNITY OF QUARTZSITE: As recipients of so much commu- nity love and generosity, Pastors Wayne and Linda Babcock of Isa- iah 58 would like to recognize and thank the following: Thank you Quartzsite Alliance Church, and Pastor Jeremiah for representing Isaiah 58 at the Thanksgiving Eve Celebration in- cluding pie, coffee, and arranging with the Casey Family to minister to us in music. I was personally touched by the music selections and the excellence of their presentation. Thank you to the QIA for sharing their facility and their friendly and faithful volunteers. We truly appre- ciate your kindness. Thank you also for all the generous donations we received that night. Thank you to the Salvation Army for their helpful donation of food for Thanksgiving dinner where 130 meals were served as well as their generosity that enabled us to serve over 150 Christmas dinners. Thank you to the Quartzsite Metal Detector Club for your generous do- nation. Thank you to the Quartzsite Southern Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church for your con- tinued support. Thank you also to Michelle and Jerry at the Eatery for your gener- osity and friendship. And to all that drop by with dona- tions, we also thank you. It is truly an inspiration to be included as a part of this community of goodwill and unity.. Last but not least, thank you to our faithful staff and loving volunteers at Isaiah 58. You are truly appreci- ated for helping this ministry fulfi ll its calling and commission from our Lord Jesus Christ. And of course Thank You Jesus! In gratitude and sincerity, Wayne and Linda Babcock Pastors @ Isaiah 58 We were awarded from the Town of Quartzsite, a Community Out- reach Funding Grant. We were able to purchase new wheelchairs to loan out for up to a two-month period. We will ask for identifi cation and a refundable deposit. Later, when the second part of funding is available, we will purchase transport chairs. Our adult and child diaper pro- gram, and our medical equipment loan out programs will continue. Please ask or call when the need arises. Stay healthy, too. We have three beautifully hand- crafted quilts we are selling. These quilts will support the Quartzsite Fire Departments fundraiser for new PPE equipment and the purchase of a new jaws of life unit. Monetary donations are also accepted. Thank you, Mrs. Roger, (she doesn't like recognition) for your beautiful lap quilts, that you graciously make for our fundraisers. When we are closed, if there is something specifi c you need, I can do a curbside sale. Please don't hesitate to call. We will remain on a three-day open schedule for shop- ping through January. Urgent Ser- vice Center needs are always ob- tainable with a phone call. Thanks for your understanding and following our safety protocols of sanitizing and holding donation items on our porch area. Yes, masks are required when donations are ac- cepted. Items need to be brought into the porch area, a box/bag at a time. Donors are being asked to help with the sorting as we have a small receiving area. We are trying to take small donations at a time and not large truck loads. We all appreciate your patience. Our amazing volunteers are pro- cessing donations as quickly as possible and practicing safety pro- cedures. Please mask up at the sign before walking up the ramp. We will limit the number of shop- pers when the store is crowded. Face T��� ����� ������� �� D����� M�������� coverings are required with nose and mouth covered, and we are do- ing the one camel six-foot safe dis- tancing. Hand sanitizer is available around the store. We so appreciate your patience and compliance. We will all get through these times to- gether with patience and love for one another. Yeah!! We did locate the hearing aid owner. She was very thankful. Thank you to our at-home bag fl at- teners. We appreciate your time. I hope you smile lots today. I hope you share a kind word with someone. I hope you see many blessings. I hope that your heart is full. I wish you peace of mind, joy, and love. Lee-Ann Henle, Manager Quartzsite Salvation Army Thrift Store hours and days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Quartzsite Salvation Army Service Center always available with a phone call 928-927-3636 store or 360-921-7571 cell Follow us on Facebook, Salvation Army Thrift Store, Quartzsite AZ

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