PRESS PHOTOS BY KATHY HASSICKMembers of Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church, 535 W. Emaus Ave., Allentown, hosted a back to school bash Aug. 9 ensuring area students start the school year with all the supplies they need. ABOVE: Pastor Vicki Severn encourages Yabibel Ferrera at the ring toss game during the Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church Back to School Bash held Aug. 9. Students played games to win prizes including notebooks, pencils, markers and pens to start the school year off right.

Mariel Garcia gives Samer Uceta a boost during the duck pond game. Samer came up a winner because he had a great time playing in the water.

Reagan Taylor and Brooklyn Williams search through a prize box for much needed school supplies during the Trinity Memorial Lutheran Church Back to School Bash.

The prize table is loaded with notebooks, hand sewn pencil cases and backpacks donated by church members. See additional photos on Page B3.