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Blessing of the Animals - October 4, 2008


Blessing of the Animals

The closing hymn of the Blessing of the Animals Service was "This Is My Father's World."  Following this hymn the people brought their pets forward to one of the pastors, who offered a prayer thanking God for each pet and the pet's special gift to the family.

Paul Kirbas, Frank Whitaker, and Toby Keller
Pastor Paul Kirbas blesses Toby, who is accompanied by Frank Whitaker.
Paul Kirbas, Susan Keller, and Corey Keller
Pastor Paul blesses Corey Keller, who is with Susan Keller
Jay Moses, Baby, George, and Susan Miller
Pastor Jay blesses Baby, who is with Susan and George Miller.
Jay Moses, Jay Albert, and Mac
Mac, who is with Jay Albert, is blessed by Pastor Jay Moses.
Jay Moses, Allison Tirone, Miley Tirone
Jay Moses and Miley Tirone
Pastor Jay Moses blesses Miley, Allison Tirone's Sheltie puppy.
Paul, Jennifer, and Ginger Kirbas with Jay Moses
Pastor Jay Moses blesses Ginger Kirbas, who is seated between Paul and Jennifer Kirbas.  Phyllis Josephson is in the background, also taking a picture.
Susan Keller (with Corey Keller), Karen McKee (with Tara Keller), Frank Whittaker (with Toby Keller), and Mark Keller (with Rubi Keller)
Susan Keller (with Corey Keller), Karen McKee (with Tara Keller), Frank Whittaker (with Toby Keller), and Mark Keller (with Rubi Keller)


Our thanks to Phyllis Josephson and Bob Stevens for the photos!

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