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Washington Church Offers Auto Mechanic Ministry

By Christy Biswell
The 700 Club

CBN.com Who says Good Samaritans don’t exist anymore? Cedar Park Assembly of God Church in Bothell, Wash., operates an auto repair shop year round to help those in need.

Three years ago, Craig Brandenburg left his car maintenance business to begin an auto repair shop at the church, hoping to offer car repairs at reduced rates. Now Craig is the shop's manager and he has a staff of four qualified mechanics.

"The individuals who come in are mostly single women, the elderly, and those in financial distress," he notes.

The shop also repairs donated cars and sells them. Craig and his mechanics don’t rely on their skills alone. They look to God for wisdom on what to do to fix each car.

"The auto repair shop tries to meet the needs of the community all week long, not just on Sundays," says Craig. "As a result, the mechanics ministry has been very influential in leading people to the Lord."

Adds Cedar Park's senior pastor Joseph Fuiten, "We believe the gospel requires us to help people, to be of help to people in need. It has been a great outreach within the community."

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