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HAZELWOOD<\/b> \u2013 During a rainy week in St. Louis, the clouds separated and the sun shone long enough for Hazelwood Baptist Church to host its 16th annual Father\u2019s Day car show under clear skies. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dan Herin, coordinator of the June 6 show, says the church has seen that weather pattern before. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe know the Lord\u2019s in it.\u00a0 <\/span>We\u2019re taught to pray with intention and expectation. That\u2019s what we did,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn years past He stopped the rain by Friday. The wind blew all night and the grass was dry in the morning. That\u2019s pretty much what happened.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Herin organized the church\u2019s first car show and has coordinated every one since.\u00a0 <\/span>He says he\u2019s passionate about the event because it\u2019s a way to win people to Christ.\u00a0 <\/span>The result of his passion is significant.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe had about 300, 400 cars,\u201d Herin said. \u201cIt\u2019s the biggest event we do that reaches out to our community. It brings people to the church.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He said the thousands who attend the event each year either as exhibitors or spectators get touched in some way for Christ. \u201cThe cars are a tool. We use the cars to reach people for Christ.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hazelwood Church Pastor Jim Walker echoed Herin\u2019s comments, saying the church\u2019s vision for the show is to host a family-oriented event \u201cfilled with the love and the message of Jesus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Walker says he tries to meet the car owners and their families during the show to build relationships. \u201cI try to touch base with all the car owners. They may not have a church.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Those relationships lead to ministry opportunities, he said, such as conducting a funeral this past year for one of the \u201ccar show families.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Herrin said he and other volunteers hear similar stories each year about how the event impacts attendees. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDuring the year after the car show we hear from different folks,\u201d Herin said. \u201cOne guy emailed me and told me he won the big prize and that was salvation. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAfter the car show he went back and got right with the Lord,\u201c Herin continued.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHim, his wife, and his kids are involved in the church down in Hillsboro. It doesn\u2019t have to happen on this campus.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Hillsboro is a community about 45 miles south of Hazelwood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Herin said that examples shows the reason for the show: \u201cWe want people here to know the Lord.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Part of accomplishing that is to create a well-organized event that has a \u201cprofessional feel\u201d in order to build credibility and attract car enthusiasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overland Church member Ron Chandler agreed the church puts together a well-run show. He was one of the returning exhibitors this year, showing off his bright yellow1936 Chevrolet hot rod. <\/span><\/p>\n

He\u2019s participated in the Hazelwood event \u201cfor the last 6-7 years,\u201d partly drawn by the opportunity to renew friendships with folks he only sees at car shows. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the fellowship,\u201d he said. \u201cI enjoy seeing people I see at other shows.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

This year more than 100 volunteers staffed the show and though each has a primary service responsibility, Herin said all are part of pointing people to Christ.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe people in the kitchen would pray every two hours for the car show while they were getting ready for dinner,\u201d Herin said.\u00a0 <\/span>Others \u201cwould be praying through the day.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

As thanks for participating, car exhibitors and their families are treated to a full dinner, which attracts 400-500 individuals. <\/span><\/p>\n

At the dinner Pastor Walker presents an evangelistic message and Herin said there are usually responses from folks wanting to know more about Christ or the church.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, he admitted the dinner response cards tell only part of the car show\u2019s impact each year. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll never know the total number of people we\u2019ve reached through the car show. Sometimes, seeds are sown. Sometimes, there are changes of heart right there.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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