The Gayton Kirk - Church Different in Henrico, Virginia
Presbyterian Church USA - Church Different in Henrico VA
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🐶🐰🐱At Home Blessing of the Animals🐢🦜🐎![]()
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The animals in our lives, whether pets or those we see in our neighborhoods, remind us that God’s creation is big and beautiful. We can ask God’s blessing on our pets or animals at any time, but the Feast of St. Francis (October 4) is a special opportunity to do so.![]()
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Post pictures of your special animals in the comments below, so we can share in this special day together. ![]()
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To participate in a "blessing of the animals" at home, you can say the words of blessing provided below.![]()
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Begin with a prayer of thanksgiving for the animals who have been in your life.![]()
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(You may choose to lay your hands upon or near your animal, depending on the animal’s comfort.)![]()
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Words of blessing:![]()
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"[Pet's Name], we give thanks for your life and for your companionship in our life.![]()
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We ask the God who created you to bless you.![]()
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May we continue to enjoy life together in God's beautiful world."![]()
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(adapted from buildfaith.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Feast-of-St.-Francis-At-Home-002.pdf )![]()
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Please drop donations off directly at Welborne Community Food Pantry to help our neighbors.
We are excited to announce our list of authors for the 2nd Annual Kirk Children's Book Festival!![]()
The event will be held Saturday, February 3, 20204 from 10am - 12pm at The Gayton Kirk in Henrico, VA.![]()
The event is free to attend and open to the public! Authors will have books available for purchase and signing.![]()
We will be collecting new and gently used books for kids to benefit RVA Reads.![]()
Henrico County Public Library and Joy the Clown will be our special guests. We are pleased to welcome Book People Richmond as a sponsor.![]()
In the coming months, we will share more details about our authors and and the event at Kirk Children's Book Festival. Please like and follow that page for the latest information.![]()
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