It was a beautiful morning for the Blessing of the Animals at Hidenwood Presbyterian in Newport News!
Pastor Bill Lamont led this special outdoor worship service for our best friends.
The service featured lovely music and meditations made complete with a little responsive
reading woofing and meowing.
Each animal was individually blessed and received a special certificate of blessing with a collar medallion.
Treats for all followed the service... cider and baked goods for the caregivers, and treats of liver, salmon, pumpkin-apple, or even cheese straws for their best buds.
Prayerfully considering an Animal Blessing service at your church? The Resource Center can help! The following resources contain inspiration for planning this special service for animals and those who love them...
Blessing the Animals:
Prayers and Ceremonies
to Celebrate God's Creatures,
Wild and Tame,
by Lynn Caruso
All God's Creatures:
The Blessing of
Animal Companions,
by Debra K. Farrington
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