Rienzi Baptist Church will be open 24 hours starting tonight through Saturday night, with plans to possibly stay open into Sunday, according to church officials. The warming center is available for anyone seeking a warm place to stay during the cold snap.
Church staff encourage visitors to bring air mattresses, sleeping bags, blankets, and lawn chairs to rest comfortably. Hot food will be served, and the facility is open for rest and shelter.
On Friday, the church will offer hot soup and sandwiches from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, the warming center will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with breakfast served from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and hot soup and sandwiches available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., according to church organizers.
