Great Weather and the Best Fried Chicken in the World….

The first Auto Care Saturday for 2009 went extremely well. The weather was warm (between 60 & 70) degrees, we had a good number of volunteers come out, and we were blessed with few auto issues we could not address.

Here are the numbers:

10 Volunteers worked from 8 AM to 3 PM on 24 cars. That works out to be around 4 cars an hour. Our team was working. Because this is a ministry supported by donations, often we do not cover the cost of supplies and depend on the support of Christian Services of Howard County and Chapelgate Presbyterian Church to make up the difference. This Saturday, the donations covered our expenses for the first time in 5 plus years! This auto care had reminder stickers to place on the windshields created by Melissa (thank you Melissa!) so everyone getting their oil changed today knows when to visit us again (that would be June 13).

Just like an old time Church Social…

For lunch we had Fried Chicken from a local restaurant. That sparked the debate over where you can get the best Fried Chicken. We did not come to any conclusion so we would like your input. Below please find a survey of some local establishments selling fried chicken. Tell us which one you think is best.

Failed to be in awe…

At the winter Auto Care Saturday, we experienced cold, enough cold to freeze the drinking water provide our volunteers. Today the Lord provided wonderful weather, energetic volunteers, and all the supplies we needed. Often, when things go as planned we fail to be in wonder of how Holy Spirit worked it out. Father, thank you for the cold and the times when few showed up to help, so we can praise You all the more for the warmth of weather and the spirit of those who volunteered.

Check our blog or Face Book Page for our next Auto Care Saturday event. As you check out the pictures, you will realize we need an event photographer. If you are interested and have an eye for pictures, please contact us.

See you next time,

Greg, Tim, Bryan, Mary, Melissa, Dale, Lloyd, Fred, Jesse, and Dwayne

Your Auto Care Saturday Guys

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