The First United Methodist and Sugar Grove United Methodist congregations invite the community to a "back to school" worship service at 10 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, in the Ada school cafeteria.

Meri Skilliter, Ada Schools superintendent, will deliver the message.

The partnering congregations say that this is a community worship service and is open to all.

"We would like to extend a special invitation to the Ada Schools teachers, staff, students, and their families as we will be praying over them and asking for God's blessing on the school year.

Students are also invited to bring their backpacks and will receive a "blessed backpack" tag.

A carry-in lunch, provided by the churches, will follow the service.

The first day of Ada schools for 2019-20 is Wednesday, Aug. 21.