Churches

The Men's Club of Park United Methodist Church will sponsor its annual fishing trip to Mille Lacs Lake on Wednesday. The launch will leave the Blue Goose at 6:30 p.m. that day. Cost is $25 per person and includes food, beverage, fishing rod, etc. The event is open to all, not just men. There is a sign-up sheet in the church foyer.

'The Stars are out Tonight'

"The Stars are out Tonight," an evening of entertainment, will be 7 p.m. Thursday in the St. Francis School gym in Brainerd. All proceeds will go to the youth of St. Andrew's and St. Francis parishes who will attend World Youth Day with Pope John Paul II. A single ticket is $3. A family ticket is $10. Tickets will be sold at the door. The event will feature entertainment, silent auction and refreshments. Area talent of all ages will perform acts such as singing, dancing, instrumentals, lip syncs and more.

Pie, ice cream social

First Congregational United Church of Christ in Brainerd will have a pie and ice cream social at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in conjunction with the series of concerts at Gregory Park.

Pastor installed

Pastor Chris Hill was installed as pastor of Light of the Cross Lutheran Church of Garrison on June 2. Bishop Peter Strommen officiated at the ceremony during Sunday morning service. A potluck lunch followed the service.

Hill, his wife, Sandy, and their children, Gary, 14, and Hannah, almost 12, moved to the Garrison area from Pelican Rapids, where he served for 13 years at Grove Lake Lutheran Church.

Hill likes to preach and teach with a clear Biblical message. He is interested in reaching out to young adults and young families in this area, listening to their concerns and ministering to their needs as they meet the challenges of life.

In his time off from church work, Hill enjoys any kind of outdoor activities, camping, golfing, skiing of any kind, reading and activities with his family.