Bethesda Lutheran’s annual Blessing of the Pets draws a flock of animals

Posted: October 5, 2014 1531
The ninth annual Blessing of the Pets service at Bethesda Lutheran Church drew a crowd of animals and their owners Sunday morning in Mountlake Terrace.Eight dogs, three cats, one parrot and one hedgehog were blessed by Pastor Malcolm Brown. Photographer David Carlos was in attendance at the service.From the church program:
Today’s program is to honor St. Francis of Assisi, who “loved all creatures great and small and treated them like family. And so, inspired by Francis, we gather today to honor and celebrate all creatures and the special relationships we share with them.” 
 
“We gather today to give thanks to God for the animals in our lives, and for those in the wild.  And we gather to bless them.”
Sharon holds Gracie, a 20-year-old African Grey Parrot. Gracie has a 200-word vocabulary, but was a little tongue-tied this morning due to all the excitement.
Sharon holds Gracie, a 20-year-old African Grey Parrot. Gracie has a 200-word vocabulary but was a little tongue-tied this morning due to all the excitement.
Snooky looks around the congregation while Matthew reads the church bulletin
Snooky looks around the congregation, while Matthew reads the church bulletin
Amanda was happy after her hedgehog was blessed.
Amanda was happy after her hedgehog was blessed.
Tim, Autumn, and Mango await the blessing of the pets.
Tim, Autumn, and Mango await the blessing of the pets.
Gary brought his Chihuahua, Annabelle
Gary brought his Chihuahua, Annabelle

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