The Auto Care Saturday Ministry is focused on helping single women (widows, divorced, separated, and never married) take care of their automobiles. We do this by providing general maintenance four Saturdays a year from 8 AM to 3 PM. Because these Saturdays happen every three months, this crew of amateur garage monkeys have worked in miserable Maryland humidity and mind numbing cold, making for some long days.
Auto Care Saturday started when two men in our ministry to those going through separation and divorce, got tired of hearing stories from women being taken advantage by automobile repair shops. After prayer and conversations with the church staff, they came up with the idea of providing general maintenance; changing oil and oil filter and checking fluids, belts, hoses, tires, and lights for these women.
At the last Auto Care Saturday, our crew worked on over 25 cars. The team was composed of people from four churches; some had a PhD, and some a high school diploma. Some serve because they have worked on cars their whole life. Some serve because they know the need is great. All serve because this is how Christ is using them to bring Healing, Renewal, and Peace to this community.
For more information on how to serve in this ministry, contact
Caring Ministry (410) 442-5800 or Chapelgateautocare@gmail.com
