Kingsland mission groups gives out free gas, Christian message

KINGSLAND — Customers at the Speedy Stop gas-and-convenience store received both fuel for their cars and fuel for their souls May 3 courtesy of a local Christian group. Members of Mission U-Too handed out free gasoline along with a spiritual message at the pumps.

"It was just a great opportunity for us to tell people about Jesus by giving back to the community and everybody was responsive," said Mission U-Too member Tom Slavin.

For several hours at the store, 2606 RR 1431, volunteers pumped $15 worth of fuel into every vehicle that pulled up — no questions asked.

"Everybody didn’t mind us giving them a little Jesus," Slavin said.

Slavin said the nonprofit group fueled about 150 vehicles for $2,278 worth of gasoline.

As motorists waited in line, Mission U-Too volunteers visited with them about Jesus, Slavin said.

While free gas is always good, Salvin said he also hopes customers took home the inspirational message offered by volunteers.