BATH — All area students are invited to attend a blessing of backbacks for those returning to school in September. The blessing will take place during children’s church at 9:30 a.m., in the Grace Episcopal Church Chapel at 1100 Washington St.
Grace Children’s Church is a gathering for pre-school and elementary school children and their parents held every Sunday from 9:30 until 10:10 a.m. Each week a children’s activity is presented along with an opportunity for youth to hear and interact with stories from the Bible.
This week’s activity will include a discussion of why God cares about school and students. All students from the greater Bath area are invited and are encouraged to bring their backpacks to show and receiving God’s blessing for the upcoming school year.
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