Church services to be held at state park

Nondenominational church services are again being offered at Myre-Big Island State Park this summer.

Services start at 8 a.m. and dress is casual. Anyone is welcome to attend.

This Sunday’s park service will be led by Jim Troe, of Albert Lea’s Crossroads Church.

This will be the last state park service of the summer.

There is no cost to attend, but you will need a valid vehicle sticker to enter the state park.

Services last approximately 30 minutes. In case of rain, services are held in the park’s pavilion.

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