Bless the Beasts
Church plans afternoon of activities around annual blessing
By Brandy Nance
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Animals big and small are welcome at one Sunday event at First Christian Church — the blessing of the animals.
The event is sponsored by the church at 202 E. 12th Ave. Blessing of the animals will start at 2 p.m. Several activities also are planned and include:
- A display of adoptable pets from the H. Dale Buck Fund and the Emporia Animal Shelter.
- A look-a-like contest for pets and their owners.
- Pet portraits.
- A demonstration by the Lyon County K9 Unit.
- A presentation on pet health by Dr. Duane Henrikson of the Emporia Veterinary Hospital.
- Free samples from Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
- A prize package drawing from the shelter booths.
- Last but not least — the blessing of the animals by the Rev. Bob Colerick.