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Local Gas Giveaway brings smiles to local drivers

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Free gas recipient, Fern Lippe, of Blue Eye, had a big smile on her face as pastor Rob Barringer, of Ignite at Lakewood Church, cleaned her windshield at Fast Freddie's Phillip 66 in Branson.
March 25, 2021
Cindy Hembree

Ignite at Lakewood, a Branson West church, sponsored a free gas giveaway to the first 100 vehicles at 5 p.m; on March 16.
Drivers piled into Fast Freddie's Phillips 66 early to make sure they received their free gas. The event lasted two hours. Each vehicle was allotted $20 worth of regular or premium gasoline. "This is great," said station owner Brian Oltjenbrun, as he looked across the lot and saw the long line of automobiles.
Under Pastor Rob Barringer's leadership, a small group of congregation members handed out bags of healthy snacks with information regarding local resources and upcoming events at various venues around the area. Other Ignite members handed out bananas, Gatorade, and Sonic corndogs. At the pumps,  members and Oltjenbrun were filling the vehicles while the pastor cleaned the windshields.  
A few motorists, having no prior knowledge of the giveaway, pulled in to buy gas and were joyfully surprised to find their visit to the pump was free. "This is nothing more than loving others in the name of Jesus Christ," said Barringer. As each car pulled away, the gifted and the gifters had big smiles on their faces.

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  • Inside This Week's Issue
    • Crop-duster crashes plane just east of Aurora
    • High winds and hail damage homes and vehicles Sunday morning
    • RS police chief on admin. leave, clerks let go
    • Local officer killed in the line of duty finally recognized for his sacrifice nearly a century after his death
    • Kimberling City mayor announces resignation of city administrator
    • Crane honors retiring baseball head coach Bryan Harmon for 29 years of dedication and service
    • Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks golf tournament raises money for local kids programs
    • Weekly Stock Market Insights
    • Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake award over $45,000 in grants
    • Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Awards Sponsored by Table Rock Community Bank
    • Hurley D.A.R.E Graduates 2022
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