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Faithful Five: Weekend Events

Published: September 12, 2008 by Carla Hinton Comment on this article Leave a comment

Here’s my “faithful five” — five events going on in the faith community this weekend, Sept. 13-14. If what you read below intrigues you, go check it out for yourself:

1. Blessing our furry and feathered friends. A free Pet Blessing event is set for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at

Dog and cat
Dog and cat
United Methodist Church of the Servant, 14343 N MacArthur.  Five Church of the Servant ministers will offer individual blessings for each pet at the event in the church’s east parking lot. The blessing is in partnership with the Central Oklahoma Humane Society.

2. All’s Fair in Health and Fitness. Two Oklahoma City churches are offering free health fairs on Saturday. Estes Park Church of Christ will host a health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 440 NW 89. Health screenings and other activities are planned. For information call 818-4521. St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church is hosting a Fall Fitness Fair from 9 to 11 a.m. Health screenings, the Oklahoma Blood Institute’s bloodmobile and other activities will be featured. For more information, call 692-4242.

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by Carla Hinton
Religion Editor
Carla Hinton, an Oklahoma City native, joined The Oklahoman in 1986 as a National Society of Newspaper Editors minority intern. She began reporting full-time for The Oklahoman two years later and has served as a beat writer covering a wide...
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