Modified Blessing of the Bikes takes place for Hogs

By Mark Ribble

KINGSVILLE — While the 5th Annual Hogs for Hospice event has been put on hold until 2021, organizers went through with the annual Blessing of the Bikes on Sunday, June 7.

The blessing took place at the First Lurtheran Church in Kingsville under the direction of Pastor Susan Tillinger and Pastor Dave Bretzlaff.

The Hogs for Hospice Committee and numerous volunteers were on hand to facilitate social distancing and keep the bikes moving.

Signs with messages of encouragement were held up for the participants to see on their way in and out of the event.

The church parking lot was set up to keep the bikes moving and discourage any gathering in groups, with the pastors offering a blessing to each motorcycle as it passed under the tent.

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