The community is invited to join the members of Peace Lutheran Church NALC, 3590 Lincoln Ave., St. Joseph, for a Blessing of the Animals service at 3 p.m. on Oct. 4. This special event will include a short worship service on the church lawn and individual blessing of each animal. If the weather does not cooperate, we will socially distance in the fellowship hall of the church. For more information, please contact the church office at 556-7000 or visit the church’s website at www.peacelutheranstjoe.org. Information is also available on Facebook at Peace Lutheran Church NALC.