With the new school year just around the corner, a special service to bless backpacks as well as the children and teens will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 121 South Second St., Clearfield.
All school-aged children and their parents are invited to attend the service and to bring their backpacks.
Pictured is Evan Forcey of Clearfield who will be heading to first grade with his backpack being blessed by the Rev.
Penney Rahm, pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church. Also at 9 a.m. the church will host its Sunday school kick-off for people of all ages. For more information, call the church office at 814-765-9222 or visit the church web site at www.trinityclearfield.com.