CATS and dogs were welcomed to Linthwaite Methodist Church, when the Rev Jo Archer-Siddall led the 'all age worship' animal service.

Peter Stead prepared and operated the Audio Visual equipment and Linda Nuttall was the organist.

The Rev Jo, pictured back left, invited the pet owners to parade round the church, before speaking about how the Bible is full of creatures, particularly beetles, caterpillars, scorpions and sparrows.

Reading from Matthew 10 v29-31 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing...

The Rev Jo also spoke on Everything Having Been Created for a Purpose - We also have a Purpose and We Should Fulfil it.