The 3 H's just wore us out....

Saturday was one for the record books. Maybe not in haze. The sun was very bright and hot on Saturday. Maybe not in temperature. The record for June 12th was 96 degrees we only experienced 92 degrees. Maybe not in humidity. The normal humidity for June 12th is 70%. We experienced 90%, that is very high. When we finished loading the last item into the 1993 Ford F-150 ministry truck at 4 PM, the Auto Care Saturday Guys, had worked on or looked at over 40 cars. That is 10 more cars than we have ever seen on a given Saturday. Between the weather and the amount of work, we were done, tired, exhausted, beat. It would take a day of rest before we would begin to thank God for using us to serve so many.

Now we could spend the rest of the blog telling you how the team was better prepared than in past Summer Auto Cares Saturdays. Maybe we could bend your ear with the story of a woman when we asked to turn on her lights so we could make sure they worked made the following statement, "I do not know how to turn on my lights. I don't drive at night".  Maybe in later blogs we will tell you some of those stories. But this blog is just to say thank you.

The day would have been impossible without the army of volunteers who gave their time, knowledge, and sweat labor to help over 30 single women care for their cars. Thanks to Jamette, Melissa, and Hye Sook, for keeping the administrative stuff in order. Thanks to Greg, Dale, the Anderson family, and Mike for inspecting every car and driving them safely onto and off the ramps. Thanks to Bryan, Tim, Nathan, Jesse, Jim, and Stefan, for working on each car, draining the oil, changing the filter, and pouring in the new oil. Thanks to Mary Ellen, Linda, and Carolyn for providing coffee (yes caffeine is its own food group), food and drinks for our volunteers.

Because organizations like Chapelgate Presbyterian Church, Christian Services of Howard County, and Napa Auto Parts of Ellicott City we had the needed materials to change the oil and air filters in over 35 cars,  checked the fluids (over 13 gallons of washer fluid), tires, and lights on over 39 cars and collect over 43 gallons of used oil.  These numbers help us objectively understand just how much we worked. They give us a sense of accomplishment. But the real reason we serve in this ministry can be found in the following situation.

One of our guest requested help with her brakes, unfortunately we could not address her issue, but directed her to one of the garages in our area. As we talked about getting her car serviced, she told us about how she is currently disconnected from church. How friends and family have disappointed her in the past. How she was scared to find out just how much work was needed on her car.

While, we cannot address all her concerns, we could and did share with her how Christ has and continues to meet our needs. How being part of a church community is one of the ways God provides support during the most difficult times in our lives.   As with all life stories, it doesn't end here, and we are not sure if we will be part of the rest of her story.  But we do know the Holy Spirit is at work in her life as He is always at work in ours.


If you are feeling disconnected or lost? If you would like to meet people who have been changed by the love of Jesus? Then check out the churches listed at the bottom of this blog entry.  These churches are places filled with people looking forward to meeting you and to tell you about this Jesus that changed their lives forever.

Loving God by Loving Others,

Your Auto Care Guys (and Girls)!

Chapelgate Presbyterian Church
Calvary Community Church
Liberty Presbyterian Church, PCA
Oak Ridge Comunity Church
Dayspring Presbyterian Church

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If you HAVE already registered by e-mail or phone, you should have received confirmation by e-mail or phone. If not, please contact us again. If you have NOT registered, do so today. We will STOP taking registrations tomorrow midnight.

Remember, if weather prevents us from holding the Summer Auto Care Saturday, we will send you an e-mail, post the information to this web page, and update our phone voice mail message.

Your Auto Care Saturday Guys

Registration for the Summer Auto Care Saturday ends in 8 days...

Just a quick note reminding you that registration for the Summer Auto Care Saturday ends soon. We are going to be changing air filters so we need your auto information in order to serve you best. If you would like to bring your car or know a women who fits the criteria and in need of automotive help, please have them contact us soon.

Loving God by Loving Others,





Your Auto Care Guys