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To: Tina Johnson
I know what kind of vehicle Jesus drives. (not would drive).


My father used to drive an 18-wheeler cross-country. On one trip he arrived at the delivery dock right at closing time on Friday. The union dock boss told him he'd have to come back Monday. So Dad was stuck in that town over the weekend. He took his rig to a truck stop to wait out the weekend.

You don't disconnect your cab and drive around town. It's too expensive and those things are pretty difficult to manuever in traffic. Dad was killing time and noticed an index card tacked to the bulletin board. It read, "Need a ride to church? Call us at ..." and gave a phone number.

My father called the number and they told him they'd pick him up at 9:00. A couple in their 60s arrived in an old Jeep. They asked my Dad what kind of church he would like to attend. He told them the type of church he attends. The couple said that was their church and they would love to take him to theirs. After church, they took him home for Sunday dinner. That evening he went to church with them again and they returned him to the truckstop.

What a ministry this couple has! A few notecards on bulletin boards and an old Jeep and they are ministering to working men and women who can't make it to worship services! It's tough enough being out-of-town on your own. Jesus drives an old beat-up Jeep in Oklahoma City.

24 posted on 11/23/2002 8:01:36 AM PST by gitmo
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To: gitmo
That's a great story, and I will pass it along.
25 posted on 11/23/2002 8:04:23 AM PST by Tina Johnson
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To: gitmo
beautiful!
46 posted on 11/23/2002 9:28:35 AM PST by smoking camels
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To: gitmo
Beautiful story all the way!!! I will remember to say a little thank you for them, tonight in my prayers. And thank *you* for sharing it! :)
72 posted on 11/23/2002 7:14:18 PM PST by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL
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