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The Summer Jam Tour 2012 went to the dogs August 1, with a Dog Fun Show. Many families came with their best friends and over twenty-seven dogs entered the contest. There were a multitude of small dogs, some large dogs and one very large dog or maybe it was a small horse, I couldn't tell! The one thing they all seemed to have in common was how much they were loved by their families.
Everyone started to arrive about 6:00 p.m. to register for one or all of the categories. The categories included smallest dog, largest dog, best trick, best costume, and best owner/dog look alike. It was surprising to see how well behaved the dogs there were as they greeted each other. Across the street from the Dog Show we hosted a food trailer, drink station, face painting, and a small children’s bounce house. Hot dogs and chips were served along with popcorn and cold water. At the face painting station, many children had their faces painted like their favorite pet. Dogs were given “dog treats” too! That’s a first!
The judging began about 7:00 p.m. and each category of dogs was paraded before the judges. After the last category was seen the judges began deliberations while Darrell Coley, along with his dog, prayed and then shared the Gospel. God moved and blessed as two children recommitted their lives to Christ!
Prizes awarded included gift cards to the winners from each category. Everyone who participated was entered to win additional door prizes of Summer Jam Tour t-shirts and candy.
The smallest dog was won by a tiny Yorkie-Poo named Karmen. I've never seen so many small dogs! It was the most attended category. The largest dog category should have been called the “Massive Dog Category” since the winner was a Great Dane named Hurley, and boy, was he big!
The best trick was won by Koda, an Australian Cattle Dog. Koda entertained us with a few obedience tricks. Some of the dogs had a little stage anxiety so some tricks didn't go over well. However, they were still given a hand by the crowd and a treat from their family. The best costume was won by a white Jack Russell Terrier named Natty. He was dressed as a pig while his teenage owner was dressed like a farmer. They were so cute.
The best dog/owner look alike was Morgan and Mariah, brother and sister Siberian Huskies and their owner. All three had silver and black hair and the owner wore black and silver sunglasses that match the Huskies. It was amazing how much they looked alike...
Oh, how we love our dogs (no offense to cat lovers!). They greet us when we come home, they comfort us when we are sick, and they make us laugh when we are feeling low. They may be a lot of work and they may get into more trouble than they should, but we love them because of the unconditional love they give us.
Even with all the love they give, it isn't enough because it is temporary. Once they are gone, we again may feel lonely, judged, and wanting for a love that will be with us forever. Jesus offers us that kind of love, an eternal love. He will love us unconditionally and all He asks is that we repent of our sins, and accept Him as our Lord and Savior. He sacrificed His life for ours. He paid the price for our sins so that we could stand before the Father, pure and with a clean heart. That is way more than what the love of a dog can ever do. Look to our Lord Jesus and you can be saved and experience His unconditional love.
Confess with you that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved [Romans 10:9]
Everyone started to arrive about 6:00 p.m. to register for one or all of the categories. The categories included smallest dog, largest dog, best trick, best costume, and best owner/dog look alike. It was surprising to see how well behaved the dogs there were as they greeted each other. Across the street from the Dog Show we hosted a food trailer, drink station, face painting, and a small children’s bounce house. Hot dogs and chips were served along with popcorn and cold water. At the face painting station, many children had their faces painted like their favorite pet. Dogs were given “dog treats” too! That’s a first!
The judging began about 7:00 p.m. and each category of dogs was paraded before the judges. After the last category was seen the judges began deliberations while Darrell Coley, along with his dog, prayed and then shared the Gospel. God moved and blessed as two children recommitted their lives to Christ!
Prizes awarded included gift cards to the winners from each category. Everyone who participated was entered to win additional door prizes of Summer Jam Tour t-shirts and candy.
The smallest dog was won by a tiny Yorkie-Poo named Karmen. I've never seen so many small dogs! It was the most attended category. The largest dog category should have been called the “Massive Dog Category” since the winner was a Great Dane named Hurley, and boy, was he big!
The best trick was won by Koda, an Australian Cattle Dog. Koda entertained us with a few obedience tricks. Some of the dogs had a little stage anxiety so some tricks didn't go over well. However, they were still given a hand by the crowd and a treat from their family. The best costume was won by a white Jack Russell Terrier named Natty. He was dressed as a pig while his teenage owner was dressed like a farmer. They were so cute.
The best dog/owner look alike was Morgan and Mariah, brother and sister Siberian Huskies and their owner. All three had silver and black hair and the owner wore black and silver sunglasses that match the Huskies. It was amazing how much they looked alike...
Oh, how we love our dogs (no offense to cat lovers!). They greet us when we come home, they comfort us when we are sick, and they make us laugh when we are feeling low. They may be a lot of work and they may get into more trouble than they should, but we love them because of the unconditional love they give us.
Even with all the love they give, it isn't enough because it is temporary. Once they are gone, we again may feel lonely, judged, and wanting for a love that will be with us forever. Jesus offers us that kind of love, an eternal love. He will love us unconditionally and all He asks is that we repent of our sins, and accept Him as our Lord and Savior. He sacrificed His life for ours. He paid the price for our sins so that we could stand before the Father, pure and with a clean heart. That is way more than what the love of a dog can ever do. Look to our Lord Jesus and you can be saved and experience His unconditional love.
Confess with you that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you will be saved [Romans 10:9]
Please plan to join us at our next awesome SJT ministry venue, our Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show, at Urbancrest on Saturday, August 18th from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. We will award prizes to the owners of the show vehicles and show registrants can win additional prizes too!
We will have music by a DJ, The Bowman’s [Southern Gospel Group] and our own UBC youth praise team! Free food, our new inflatable obstacle course, and our “gospel” train ride for the kiddies will be there, too! Bring your friends!
