St. John Lutheran Church Blesses Students, Teachers for New School Year

St. John Lutheran Church, 812 East High Street, Hicksville, had their Annual Blessing of Backpacks for students, teachers and school employees during a recent worship service.

Minister Alex Heffelfinger blessed the group with a beautiful prayer. The six teachers present were presented with a bouquet from the altar flowers. There was approximately nine different educational systems represented. The prayer also included all students and teachers as they begin their new school year.