Gospel for God’s Children by Linda Shields:
“Canines for Christ”
Dogs! We love them. They love us back. God gave us good friends when he created those furry, loving, boundless energy, dogs! Americans spend billions on dogs annually. We provide food for them, homes, medical care, shelters, toys, the list goes on because of the all the joy and unconditional love that they give us.
I've heard of a ministry that formed in July of 2007, called "Canines for Christ."
This organization, started by Chaplain Larry Randolph, is an international Christian based animal assisted therapy ministry that uses ordinary dogs to share God's message of love, hope, kindness and compassion to the community. Chaplains, volunteers and new dogs are being added constantly to serve God in this unique ministry, with hope and God's blessing, to expand into many more locations.
These dogs serve in Cancer Centers, Grief Centers, Children's Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Veterans Hospitals, Hospice Facilities, Special Needs Facilities for Mental and Physically Disabled, Home Visits, Prisons, 911 Call Centers, Schools, Crisis and Disaster Response Locations and many places upon request.
We thank God for this ministry to reach the hurting and hopeless in this land and the world. Dogs are loving creatures created by God for our enjoyment and an enjoyment they are. Let us tell God thank-you for dogs, and for His blessing on this ministry, "Canines for Christ".
Dear God, We thank you for dogs, their unique companionship, the love and
enjoyment they give us in this life. We ask for your blessings on "Canines for Christ",
that this ministry will comfort the hurting and spread the love of Christ Jesus in a
hurting world. Thank you. In Jesus name. Amen
God Bless.