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"FOR MECHANICS Craig Brandenburg and Teang Ie, praying for automotive miracles is just part of the routine at Cedar Park [,Washington,] Assembly of God Church, where every weekday the two service a steady stream of cars in their mechanics ministry.

"Cedar Park is one of many churches across the nation offering such a service, where single women, the elderly, poor, and others can get a hassle-free fix-up for a low price. Some of the ministries even refurbish donated cars, then give them away or sell them at a bargain rate. . . .

"Brandenburg's shop looks fairly typical. Cars, some on lifts, some on the floor with their hoods open, take up most of the space, and the piercing whine of an air wrench permeates the room. But the shop's wooden cross clock, and its regular shipments from the local Chrysler dealership addressed to 'God,' remind all of the mechanics' higher purpose. . . .

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