One of the newest ministries at Hope Lutheran, certified therapy dog handlers and their dogs serve the community to give affection and comfort to anyone in need. The group is connected with Mid-Michigan Therapy Dogs, and the dogs undergo a 12-week class and testing prior to certification. Some of the locations visited by therapy dogs include nursing homes, hospices, hospitals, schools, grief camps, cancer camps, and MDA Camps, among other locations. For more information, contact Hope Lutheran at 810.735.4807.