APOSTOLIC

PENTECOSTAL

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer.

Monday prayer meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study is at 7 p.m.

The youth service begins at 7 p.m. Friday. Kids Jam, for ages four and older, will include Bible stories, games, crafts, and snacks. For more information about Kids Jam, call 420-2076.

The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314.

ASSEMBLY OF GOD

NEW LIFE

ESCANABA — Sunday worship services will take place at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and nursery is available for both services. A variety of children and adult discipleship groups are offered in both small and large group settings with specific needs in mind. “Connections” fellowship will be held immediately after each service.

Men’s Bible study gathers Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Christian men’s fellowship coffee hour follows at 8:15 p.m. at Culver’s.

The ladies luncheon is held on the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Stonehouse.

On Wednesday, youth groups, Royal Rangers, girl’s ministries, adult Bible study, and life groups will meet at 6:30 p.m. Nursery is available.

Celebrate Recovery is on Thursday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.

The men’s breakfast is held on the last Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the church.

To listen to sermons online, view the current bulletin and calendar of events, sign up for Life Groups, or for more information, go to the church’s web site at NewLife906.com, visit them on Facebook, or call their office at 786-3858.

BAPTIST

CALVARY

ESCANABA — Sunday morning prayer starts at 8 a.m., followed by fellowship until 9:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. with two classes for adults, “Fundamentals of the Faith” and “Love or Die.” Younger children meet for “Generations of Grace.” Pre-worship prayer and meditation begins at 10:30 a.m. The worship service follows at 10:45 a.m. Nursery is available.

Kids for Truth Family Ministry meets Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The program is for preschool children up to sixth grade. Transportation is available.

GRACE

GLADSTONE –Worship services will be held at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Sunday. Fellowship time will take place at 10:30 a.m.,and Grace kids will meet at 11 a.m. for children in nursery through fifth grade.

Student ministries for sixth-twelfth graders will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. ­Wednesday.

To schedule an ­appointment with one of Grace Church’s pastors, or for more information regarding Life Groups and men’s and women’s Bible study groups, contact the church at 428-1331.

The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Little Light of Mine Preschool and Childcare Center is a fully-licensed preschool/childcare center offered at Grace Church. Preschool is offered for three-and four-year-olds during the school year, and year-round childcare services are offered Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, contact Director Myrna Hughes at 428-9482.

BIBLE CHURCH

BARK RIVER

BARK RIVER — Sunday school with classes for all ages takes places at 10 a.m., followed by the worship service at 11 a.m. Nursery will be available.

Men’s and women’s Bible study meets at 7 p.m. on Monday evening.

A ladies’ Bible study, also takes place Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. All are welcome. Call 241-3644 to register.

Awana for grades kindergarten through sixth grade takes place Wednesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Triple overtime will take place after the basketball game on Feb. 17. All teens are welcome to attend, and free food will be available.

The Men’s Wild Game Dinner is planned for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required for this event, and are available free of charge.

For more information, visit barkriverbiblechurch, call 466-2486, or e-mail brbc@att.net.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY

ESCANABA — Sunday service begins at 10 a.m. Reading room hours are offered before and after service and are open to the public. Sunday school is available on request.

The church is located at 325 S. 13th St. For more information, call 786-6644 or visit www.christianscience.com or www.spirituality.com.

CHURCH OF GOD

HARBOR LIGHTS

ESCANABA — Contemporary praise and worship service and children’s ministry are offered at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The evening service is at 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening classes for all ages start at 7 p.m.

If transportation to and from the church is needed, call 428-9445 at least one hour prior to services.

Pastor Tony Morrison responds to requests for home visits and personal prayers. Call 428-9445.

The church is located at 612 2nd Ave S.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS

ESCANABA BRANCH

ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins with Sacrament meeting at 10 a.m. for all the family, followed by Sunday school for youth and adults, primary for the children at 11:20 a.m. Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women and Young Men’s meetings begin at 12:10 p.m.

The church is located at 1315 9th Ave. S. For more information, call President Wesley Schmidt, (224)616-1933, full-time missionaries at (715)207-5882, or the Church at 786-0370.

CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

LIGHTHOUSE

ESCANABA — Sunday school is held at 9:30 a.m., followed by the morning worship service with Pastor George Chouinard at 11 a.m. Evening service is at 6 p.m.

Wednesday activities include a soup and sandwich supper and seminar beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prayer follows at 7:30 p.m. “Caravan,” a scouting program for children age four through sixth grade, meets at 7 p.m. Contact Bethany Chouinard at 789-9389.

CONGREGATIONALISTS

EAST DELTA

CONGREGATIONAL

COOKS — Sunday worship services are as follows: Fayette, 9 a.m.; Garden, 10 a.m.; and Cooks 11 a.m. Cooks Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m. and breakfast 10:30 a.m. Sunday Parish prayer meeting is from 7:30 to 9 at the parsonage.

The youth group meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Cooks.

Parish growth group meets Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the parsonage. Please call first.

Contact Pastor Lon M. Hider at 644-2618 or email lonhider@yahoo.com.

RAPID RIVER

CONGREGATIONAL

RAPID RIVER — The morning worship service with Communion is at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for adults and teens, eighth grade and up, meets at 9:15 a.m. in the fellowship hall, and Sunday school for kids in kindergarten through seventh grade meets in the fellowship hall during the worship service, after the children’s message.

On Feb. 12, a sweet heart potluck luncheon will take place after the 10:30 a.m. service.

The church welcomes your prayer requests at 474-6646.

EPISCOPAL

TRINITY

GLADSTONE — Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert Flaminio will preside, and the Rev. Suzanne Ray will preach. Childcare is available, and visitors are welcome.

The church’s annual meeting is scheduled for Feb. 12. Applications for the Episcopal youth event are currently being accepted. For more information, call (906)-228-7160.

Non-perishable food items are welcome on Sunday mornings, and are donated to St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Pantry. Volunteers are needed for Trinity’s upcoming Bay College meal. For more information or to get involved, contact Deacon Maria Maniaci or leave your name and number at 428-4116.

If you are requesting prayers, leave your prayer request on the church voicemail. For more information, go to upepiscopal.org.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

GLADSTONE — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday during worship service.

The ladies Bible study will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. At 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served for activities that night. Youth group classes will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Pastor is Rev. Nathan ­Langager, and the youth director is Tana Porath.

The church office is open from noon until 4 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

The church is located at 305 S. 9th St. For more information, contact them at (906)428-2848 or ­unitedcovenant@gmail.com. They can also be found on the web and on Facebook.

LUTHERAN

BETHANY

PERKINS — Worship on Sunday begins at 9:15 a.m. and is led by Pastor Diane Srutowski. Coffee hour follows worship. Sunday school is at 11 a.m.

The quilters meet on Thursday at 10 a.m.

For additional information about church activities, contact Pastor Diane Srutowski at (906)420-1234 or ­dsrutowski@gmail.com. Bethany is also listed on Facebook.

CALVARY

RAPID RIVER — Worship services for this weekend will be held on Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school classes will meet at 10:30 a.m., and Calvary’s annual congregation meeting will take place at the same time. Lunch will be served after the meeting in the parish hall. Confirmation for grades sixth through eighth will take place at 6:30 p.m.

Dartball will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Christ the King.

Calvary Quilters will meet Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. New quilters and helpers are always welcome.

ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)

ESCANABA  — Sunday School for all ages is offered on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. A family worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Communion will be served this Sunday. Bible study will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

FAITH

ROCK — Worship and Sunday school begins at 8:45 a.m., with Pastor Rell ­Spickerman leading the ­service. Fellowship will follow.

On Thursday, quilting is from 9 a.m. to noon. WOW is from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Because We Care for February is Walk for Warmth, which helps people in Delta County pay their heating bills.

For more information, please call the office at 356-6225.

FIRST

TRENARY — Sunday worship begins at 8:45 a.m. Holy Communion will be served. Lectors are Rose Robinson and Terrie Peters. Refreshments will follow the service. Sunday school for all children begins at 11 a.m.

For more information, call the church office at 446-3446.

IMMANUEL

ESCANABA — Worship with Holy Communion will be held at 10:30 a.m. The youth and children’s choir will be singing. Everyone is welcome. Sunday school, confirmation, and choir practice will begin at 9 a.m. Adult Bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday for children five years and younger during worship services. Fellowship/coffee hour begins at 11:30 a.m. A Youth and Faith Formation Super Bowl party will be held after worship. At 8 p.m., the AA meeting takes place in the church lounge.

On Monday, the Boy Scouts will meet at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, the sewing circle meets at 9 a.m. outreach will meet at 7 p.m.

The AA meeting will take place at 8 p.m. Wednesday.

On Thursday, Bible study will be held at 7:15 p.m.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, VA support groups will meet.

On Sunday, Feb. 11, members of Immanuel will serve lunch at the Salvation Army at noon.

For more about Immanuel, visit the church’s website at www.immanuelconnection.org.

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The youth group lock-in that began yesterday will end this morning. The regular youth meeting will not be held tonight.

The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany will be celebrated with the traditional service being held at 8 a.m., and a contemporary service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study will take place at 9:15 a.m. Confirmation classes will be held at noon.

On Monday, the church elders will meet at 5:30 p.m.

On the first and third Tuesday of the month, men’s and women’s Bible study meets at 5:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, the Praise Team will meet at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, men’s Bible study will be held at 6:30 a.m.

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 2401 N. Lincoln Road in Escanaba. The church’s Facebook page is “Our Savior Lutheran Church.” The church’s pastor is Rev. Al Schubert, II. Jennifer Becker is the director of Christian education.

SALEM (NALC)

BARK RIVER  — Sunday worship with full communion is at 10 a.m. This week’s text is from Matthew 5:13-20. Confirmation classes start at 9 a.m. Coffee fellowship will follow the service.

On Tuesday, the men’s ecumenical “Chat and Chew” will meet at the Firekeeper’s Restaurant at 8 a.m. The local TOPS club meets at the church at 5:30 p.m., and choir practice will be held at 6 p.m.

Salem quilters gather on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m., and Salem B.L.A.S.T. will be held at 3:30 p.m.

Adult Bible study is on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S/GRACE

HYDE/POWERS — The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany will be celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will preach on the Epistle for this day, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. Visitors are welcome, There will also be a children’s sermon for the younger ones present. Coffee and conversation will follow the service at St. Paul’s.

St. Paul’s sister parish, Grace Lutheran in Powers, will have the same service at their 9:15 a.m. CDT service.

Catechism class for sixth through eighth grades continues on Wednesday afternoon at the parsonage, starting at 3:45 p.m.

Adult Bible study meets on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. in the lower classroom.

To learn more about the Bible or about St. Paul’s or Grace, please call Pastor Zindler at 553-7321.

TRINITY

STONINGTON –Sunday morning worship service begins at 11:15 a.m. Coffee fellowship is held after ­worship on the first Sunday.

Quilting takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Adult Bible study is held every other Monday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Contact Pastor Diane for details.

Ladies’ aid meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month. For time and location, call Pastor Diane Srutowski at (906)420-1234 or email at dsrutowski@gmail.com.

For additional information about church activities, contact Pastor Diane Srutowski at (906)420-1234 or dsrutowski@gmail.com. Trinity is also listed on Facebook.

METHODIST

CENTRAL UNITED

ESCANABA — The women’s group meets in room 9 at 9:15 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages begins at 9:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m. followed by the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Children’s Church will not be held this week, because it is Communion Sunday. Nursery is available during the worship service. The youth group meets in room 8 on Sunday at 7 p.m.

WDBC Radio 680AM airs the 10:30 a.m. worship service each Sunday.

Tuesday morning Bible study with Pastor Elise meets at 9:30 a.m. in the lounge. Study is based on the Scriptures used in Sunday worship. Cards with the scriptures are on the gathering area table.

The “Loving Fingers” quilting group meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in room 9. New quilters are always welcome.

Wednesday Bible Study meets at 6 p.m. in the lounge.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — Worship with communion will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For “Souper Bowl” Sunday, attendees are asked to bring a cash donation and/or cans of soup to donate to the Salvation Army food pantry. Sunday school for children and adults will take place at 10:45 a.m.

The church will host Hope at the Inn from Feb. 12 through 18. Sign-up sheets will be available in the church lobby. The youth will meet at Central UMC at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, Chancel Choir practice will be held at 7:15 p.m.

Pasty making will take place this week, with prep work on Thursday and assembly on Friday. Work will start at 9 a.m. for both days.

FIRST UNITED

MANISTIQUE — Adult Sunday school will be held at 9:45 a.m. Worship will take place at 11 a.m., followed by a coffee hour. Childcare will be available in the fellowship hall during the service.

A prayer meeting will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday. Bible study will be held at 2 p.m.

Hymn sings are held on the first Monday of each month at a local medical care facility. Pasty sales are held on the second Wednesday and Thursday of each month.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, contact the church at (906)341-6662 or visit www.manistiquemethodist.info.

MEMORIAL UNITED

GLADSTONE — Sunday worship services will be held at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. A staffed nursery is available during Sunday school and the 10:30 a.m. service. After the 10:30 a.m. service, the men will serve a breakfast that they have prepared

The education committee will meet on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

On Wednesday,quilting and knitting will begin at 9 a.m. The youth will meet at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to prepare for the dinner and dance they will hold on Feb. 11. Christian education classes for children, youth and adults will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Glory Ringers practice at 6 p.m., and Jubilee Choir practices at 7 p.m.

The Thursday morning Bible study is at 10 a.m. Companions in Christ begins at 11:15 a.m.

Memorial’s Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all.

For more information, contact the church by email at mumc@gladstonechurch.org or visit the website at www.gladstonechurch.org.

NEW HORIZONS

MINISTRY

(Free Methodist)

GLADSTONE — Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, followed by the morning worship service with Pastor Jason Marsh at 11 a.m. Junior Church and nursery are provided.

A collection of non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry is ongoing.

UNITED METHODIST

TRENARY — Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15 a.m. Fellowship hour with coffee and snacks will follow the service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

AGAPE MINISTRIES

ESCANABA — Sunday services are at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. with prayer time a half hour before each service. Sunday school is also at 10 a.m.

Mid-week service with prayer time is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The youth also meet at 7 p.m.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ESCANABA — Bible classes for all ages meet at 10 a.m. Sunday. The adult class is studying how to share Christian values with the community. Worship with Dave Grant is at 11 a.m.

Let the Bible Speak is a TV Bible study at 10 a.m. every Sunday on WLUC TV-6. Dave Grant is the host and is beginning a series of “How to Live a Life that Really Matters.” The web page provides opportunities for home study materials. Check it out at www.letthebiblespeak.net.

Family nights are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday. Supper is provided, and songs, memory work, prayer and Bible class all begin at 6. Three-year-olds and younger have a class with Miss Bonnie. Everyone else is in the same class.

The church is located at 5079 18th Road in the Soo Hill area of Escanaba. For more information, call (906)233-0065.

FORD RIVER

COMMUNITY CHAPEL

FORD RIVER — Pastor Jay’s adult Sunday school classes start at 9 a.m. Worship service is at 10 a.m. Communion on first Sunday. Junior Church and nursery are provided. Coffee and fellowship follow the service.

Prayer meeting is held Thursday at 6 p.m. The monthly board meetings are the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.

There are ongoing Bible studies. Call the church at 786-0747 for more details.

Pastor Jay’s  sermons are­ available at fordriverchapel.com under “media.”

LAKESIDE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ESCANABA — Sunday school for all ages is at 9 a.m. The worship service follows at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark ­Highum will deliver the message. Holy Communion is offered with the meditation by Jim Steinmetz, and junior church is available. After the service is a potluck luncheon, and following that is the annual meeting.

The women’s Bible study is on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Mary Gavlek is the contact person at 786-4133.

There is a youth ministry, The Vision, on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It is open to all junior and senior high students. Call Terry at 789-4301 with any questions.

A second women’s Bible study takes place twice monthly on Saturday at 9 a.m. Call Heather at 786-1027 for the location.

SILVER WINDS

ESCANABA — Worship services start at 10:30 a.m., and nursery is provided. Classes for K-12 are offered during the sermon.

Men’s Bible study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Connect meets the last Saturday of every month for breakfast, Bible study and to do projects.

The church is located at 201 N. 12th St., just a block north of Ludington Street. Contact front_office@silverwindschurch.org or phone/text 906-280-4481 for more information.

WATSON BIBLE CHAPEL

WATSON — Sunday morning worship service will begin at 10 a.m. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service. Potluck is served the first Sunday of each month.

For information about the church, call 238-4252.

PENTECOSTAL

ESCANABA

ESCANABA — Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m. with a message by Pastor Lobsinger. Sunday school for adults and children will be followed by prayer for the sick. Food, games and fun will follow the worship ­service.

Bible study with Pastor Lobsinger takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Anyone with questions on the Bible is asked to call 789-6335.

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST

ESCANABA — First­ Presbyterian Church will host the soup kitchen at the Salvation Army today.

The 10:30 a.m. worship service of the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time will be celebrated with the Lord’s Supper. The service will be led by Pastor Bo Lange and liturgist Carolyn Pelto; additionally, Bill Rinne and Music Director D. Anne Wood will give a musical offering.

The Souper Bowl will be held at the church during Sunday’s service. As part of this, people attending church that day are asked to help fill kettles with non-perishable food or monetary donations. All donations will go to the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul.

Ross Rahoi and Aubree Peterson will lead a dynamic youth DVD study each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. in the upper room.

Childcare with Bible stories will be available from 10 a.m. to noon for children aged infant to preschool.

The church, which is ADA-accessible, is located at 9th Street and 1st Avenue South.

SEVENTH-DAY

ADVENTIST

ESCANABA

ESCANABA — Bible study for all ages begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Worship hour follows at 11 a.m. Copies of the weekly message are available.

The Community Service Center food pantry adjacent to the church is open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Monday and Saturday.

Prayer meeting takes place Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the school.

Christian school is available for grades K-8. Grades 1-8 meet from 8 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Friday from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Kindergarten meets from 8 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.

SALVATION ARMY

ESCANABA

ESCANABA — Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Worship hour follows at 11 a.m.

Social service assistance is available 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in the Community Services Building.

The Soup Kitchen is open noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST

BAY DE NOC AREA

U.U. FELLOWSHIP

ESCANABA — The UU Fellowship meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Ave. S., studio entrance, every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Child care and education are provided, and socialization precedes and follows the service.

Unitarian Universalism is an open-minded, welcoming faith that draws on many religious traditions. Inclusive to all ages, classes, personal differences, races/ethnicities and spiritual beliefs, all are welcome in their search for spiritual truth and meaning.  Refer to bdnuucoordinator@gmail.com, (906)241-5373, www.baydenocuu.org, or Facebook for more information.

ZEN MEDITATION

LITTLE BAY ZEN BUDDHIST SANGHA

ESCANABA — Zazen, sitting meditation; kinhi, walking meditation; and Dharma discussion take place on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bonifas Arts Center. Use the studio entrance.

For more information, refer to https://sites.google.com/site/escanabazen/.