David McCoy runs a United Methodist car care ministry in Powder Springs, Georgia.
He's set up a garage next to McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church in Powder Springs, and it's developed over the years.
"When we first came in here fifteen years ago, this was all dirt. Now it's a full maintenance facility," David explained.
He and other volunteers give away an average of 30 cars each year and fix vehicles for those in need. Those physical repairs often heal broken spirits too.
The retired air force mechanic has helped single mothers, and cancer patients, but he'll help anyone who says they need it. He says his criteria is, “Do you need it? If so, you qualify.”
"We’re not only providing mechanical service, but I think we’re providing peace of mind. We’re providing a hand up. Jesus said in Matthew 25 ‘I was hungry and you fed me. I was sick and you came to visit.’ My car was broken down and you fixed it. I’m not sure he said that, but there’s a need. And we’re instructed by Christ to help meet that need.”
McCoy says the free repairs are especially important in his community, a suburb of metro-Atlanta, because it doesn't offer public transportation. Forty volunteers do the repairs twice a month. In 2016, he and his team donated $68,000 worth of labor and car parts.
His car care team only asks owners to pay for the parts needed. Labor is free.
Both monetary donations and dependable used car donations keep the ministry's motor running.
Women like Rebecca McCoy help the ministry by praying with the customers and carefully deciding who will receive the donated cars.
Rebecca McCoy: “We pray as a group, the customers and the workers. Sometimes we have people who come back because very little is wrong with their car. They just want the fellowship. And sometimes this is the only church some of these folks get.”
https://www.13newsnow.com/article/life/this-mechanic-fixes-anyones-car-for-free/430952595
http://www.umc.org/how-we-serve/united-methodist-mechanics-fix-cars-for-free
That's a great story...
ReplyDeleteThanks! I post every cool story like this to compliment the people who earned my respect and admiration, and to let people in that area know there is someone who helps!
DeleteToo bad there is nobody around SWVA that does this. My son is in need of a hand up not a handout. Paying for a vehicle that is parked with one child one on the way and a member of the Reserves. A simple act of kindness could make such a difference in his life. I wish I could afford to help but I can't. God bless those that have hearts of gold.
ReplyDeleteask around, on facebook, on whatever base you son reports to, ask at churches, ask car clubs, and ask friends, family, and strangers.
DeleteUnderestimating the response of the word "help" is very common.
Write me up something, who he is, what he is paying for but not driving and why, what he needs... send me photos, and I'll post it and lets see if we get a response from readers