Alton church gives away free gasoline, prayers

ALTON, Ill. -- An Alton church has a unique way of reaching the faithful -- free gas.

Abundant Life Community Church gave 300 drivers a free fill-up Saturday. Each fill-up was valued at $20.

It's the fourth year the church offered the holiday charity program that mixes fuel with prayer.

About 20 church members scraped and washed car windows while singing Christmas songs and praying with motorists.

Some drivers waited an hour for the free gas.

Despite the long line, the mood was festive among motorists.