In Corpus Christi, Texas, next to the Golden Arches — literally on the other side of its wood-plank fence, within a french fry’s throw — there’s a new kind of drive-thru.
Cars start to line up as church members pray with motorists as they arrive at the prayer service.
To be sure, the new prayer ministry at South Shore Christian Church, where Ferrell serves as associate pastor, is less a delivery service and more a come-and-get-it kind of service. But for the 5 o’clock commuter, the convenience is hard to beat. Engine running, drivers can just roll down the window and talk. Volunteers will pray with, or for, motorists. They may get nuggets — of wisdom, hope or comfort.
It began Jan. 15. Each Tuesday from 5 to 6 p.m., a few church clergy and members stand by. Cars can turn off either street, then cross the parking lot to the awning at the front of the church.