Church calendar and briefs News-Chronicle DE PERE Church leaders can learn about Hebrew faith Set Apart Ministries is offering area church leaders information about the Hebrew faith during a discipleship program from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 9 at the De Pere Community Center, 600 Grant St. Set Apart Ministries is an equipping ministry, with a goal of providing church leaders the opportunity to "see for themselves the solid biblical exegesis and Christocentric teaching that comes from studying the Hebrew roots of the faith." The presentation is free, but reservations are required by Monday. For information, call 432-5002. ALLOUEZ Bethel Baptist celebrates golden anniversary Former pastors, missionaries and clergy who received their ordinations at Bethel Baptist Church will be on hand Aug. 23-24 when the congregation celebrates "Fifty Years of Faith," a two-day golden anniversary observance. Aug. 23 events include a 4 p.m. social hour, followed by dinner at 5. After the meal, there will be a program of music and sharing that will close with a fellowship time at 7:30 p.m. On Aug. 24, the Rev. Paul Johnson, who grew up in Bethel and now is pastor of Woodridge Church in Medina, Minn., will present the message during a special 9:30 a.m. service. Tickets for the meal are available for $5 per person or $15 per family. Call 437-2040 for reservations. BROWN COUNTY Pledges sought for ministry's golf fund-raiser On Sept. 15, more than 50 golfers are going to help Acts 1:8 Ministry educate churches on how Planned Acts of Christian Kindness (PACK) can be an exciting part of their outreach efforts. The Acts 1:8 Charity Golf Challenge will help support the PACK program, which is present in 38 states and nine countries and impacted more than 10,000 lives in the past month. PACK activities include free car washes, soda and gas giveaways, and other random public acts of kindness within the community. Acts 1:8 is seeking pledges for the golf outing. An online pledge form can be submitted at www.acts18.org. For more information, call 366-4339. GREEN BAY Faith Chapel holds vacation Bible school Faith Chapel will hold a vacation Bible school Monday through Thursday at the chapel, 800 High Meadow Court, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. To preregister call the church office at 468-4480. GREEN BAY Diocese announces parish changes Several appointments and retirements have been announced by the Chancery Office of the Diocese of Green Bay. Changes affecting the area: - Deacon Richard Nowak to Holy Cross Parish in Bay Settlement, from service at Corpus Christi Parish in Sturgeon Bay. - The Rev. David Hoffman, new regional vicar of Vicariate XII. - The Rev. David Ashbeck, priest moderator at St. Lawrence Parish in Navarino, while remaining administrator of St. Sebastian Church in Isaar. (Fr. Theodore Hendricks remains minister of the sacraments at Navarino.) - The Rev. Joseph Bestler, priest moderator at St. Louis Parish in Dyckesville. He continues as minister of the sacraments there. - The Rev. James Dillenburg to priest moderator at St. Anthony Parish in Oconto Falls and St. Patrick Parish in Stiles, while remaining pastor at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Green Bay. - The Rev. Thomas Hagendorf, O.Praem., to pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Bay Settlement, from associate pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in De Pere, effective Monday. Calendar CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER: A time to pray for the health of the world and its people. 11:30 a.m. to noon and 5-5:30 p.m. daily. The Bridge-Between Retreat Center, 4471 Flaherty Lane, Denmark. 864-7230. CHURCH PICNIC: Featuring lots of food, including pork roast sandwiches and booyah, and entertainment by The Groove Hogs, Amy and the Cruisers and children's singer Randy Peterson. 5-11 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. St. John the Baptist Church, 2597 Glendale Ave., Howard. For performance times, call 434-0560. LECTURE: "Is There Life After Death?" 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Aug. 8. Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research, 1460 Main St. Free. 434-6757. Q-MMUNITY PICNIC: Games, rides, prizes, fellowship and free food with Q-90 FM. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 9. Bay Beach Shelter No. 4, 1660 East Shore Drive. Admission is a nonperishable food item for the Manna For Life food pantry. 494-9010. GRIEF SUPPORT: Confidential personal sharing for parents who have lost a child through death. 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Norbertine Center for Spirituality, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere. 337-4356.