At the same time, though not a member, he also helped Crossroads Covenant Church organize its first antique car show, which attracted more than 300 people last year, providing the congregation a novel opportunity to build bridges with the community.
Harvell died earlier this summer and the church renamed the event “The Lee Harvell Classic” in his honor. “Lee was an amazingly popular fellow,” says transitional pastor Aaron Gonzenbach. Because of Harvell’s connections, people from Alaska, Colorado and Oregon have committed to bringing their cars and motorcycles to this year’s show.
The free show is scheduled for August 19 and as many as 900 people are expected – three times the number as last year, says Gonzenbach. People and businesses are contributing money to fund the barbecue as well as tee shirts commemorating the show. To read a story of last year’s event, please see Lee Harvell Classic.
Gonzenbach says he has the fun task of figuring out how to fit the more than 100 motorcycles, hot rods and classic cars in the church parking lot. “We may have more cars than our lot can handle.”
To learn more about the show or other Crossroads ministries and events, call the church staff at 925-798-5905 or contact them by email at crossroadscov@sbcglobal.net.
