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 — Morning worship services on Sunday are 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 is held immediately following 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.

Ladies luncheon will be held the second Tuesday of the 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, and meeting starting at 7 p.m.

During the Christmas weekend, there will be three services to choose from: Christmas Eve service will be at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., and Christmas Day service will be held at 10:30 a.m. The services will all be the same and last about an hour.

Watch the website at NewLife906.com for an updated list of New Life Groups with a variety of interests and age groups in mind.

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 website at NewLife906.com, visit them on Facebook, or call the 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 — Sunday morning worship services are at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m., with fellowship in the foyer at 10:30 a.m. Grace Kid’s Ministry meets during the 11 a.m. worship service for children in nursery through fifth grade. The 1824 Young Adults Bible study meets at 7 p.m. in room 112.

Student ministries for sixth- through 12th-graders is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Christmas Eve services will be at 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Christmas morning worship will be at 10 a.m. with no Grace Kid’s but nursery will be available.

New Year’s Day Sunday Worship is at 10 a.m. There will be nursery but no Grace Kid’s program.

To schedule an appointment with one of the pastors, contact the church at 428-1331, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact the church office for more information regarding life groups and men’s and women’s Bible study groups.

Little Light of Mine Preschool and Childcare Center is a fully licensed preschool/childcare center offered at Grace Church. A preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds is available 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 Myrna Hughes, director, at 428-9482.

BIBLE CHURCH

BARK RIVER

BARK RIVER — Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., with classes for all ages being offered. Nursery is available. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. The annual children’s Christmas program, “The Star,” will take place at 6 p.m.

Ladies’ Bible studies take place at 7 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday. Call Becky at 241-3644 for more information.

Men’s Bible study takes place at 7 p.m. Monday.

Awana for grades Kindergarten through sixth grade is on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

There will be a candlelight Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m., and a Christmas service at 11 a.m.

Call the church at 466-2486, email brbc@att.net or visit barkriverbiblechurch.com for more info.

ROCK BIBLE CHAPEL

ROCK — Sunday services include communion at 10 a.m., followed by a coffee fellowship at 10:30 a.m., which is followed by the main service from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids club is for children kindergarten to sixth grade. It is the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Adult Bible takes place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

For more information contact Pastor Adam Hamill at contact 356-6133.

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.

EPISCOPAL

ST. ALBAN

MANISTIQUE — The third Sunday of Advent will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Rise Thew Forrestert presiding.

For more information, call Deacon Sallie Diller at (906) 283-3268.

The church is handicapped accessible.

ST. STEPHEN

ESCANABA — The third Sunday of Advent will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service. Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray will preside and preach. There is a Sunday School available most Sundays at 10 a.m.

Wednesday Holy Eucharist service will be held at 10 a.m. in the chapel.

On Tuesday, Dec 13, starting at 6 p.m. caroling from the church will take place. Cliff Coppock will pull the wagon. All are welcome to join in the holiday fun.

ECW luncheon will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at noon. It is pot luck.

No service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 25, but there will be a service on Jan. 1.

Un-greening will be on Saturday, Jan. 7, starting at 11 a.m.

On Sunday, Jan. 8, Baptism of Our Lord will take place. Pot luck after church and a King’s cake.

The Delta County Medical Loan Closet is located at St. Stephen’s. The Closet loans a wide variety of devices.

TRINITY

GLADSTONE — Advent will be celebrated with the lighting of the Advent Wreath, beginning at 10 a.m. The Eucharist will follow with the Rev. Thelma Clarage as presider and the Rev. Paula Marvic as preacher of the service. Childcare is available each Sunday. Church School begins at 10 a.m. Confirmation Group will meet at 3 p.m.

Outreach volunteers are needed for various feeding programs including Bay College suppers, Community of Christ monthly meals supporting St. Vincent de Paul’s food pantry and the Saturday Noon Luncheon at the Salvation Army. Non-perishable food items are welcome on Sunday mornings for our local food pantry.

Christmas gift exchange will take place Sunday, Dec. 18 as well as “Greening of the Church.”

Christmas Eve Mass will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. There will be no Christmas Day service.

For more information please contact 428-9224.

For more information about the Episcopal Church please go to upepiscopal.org.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

GLADSTONE — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. The Sunday School Christmas program will begin at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday during worship service.

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

At 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, ladies Bible study will meet. Homework help will be offered from 5 to 5:30 p.m., dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and youth group classes will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The church office is open from 12 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

ESCANABA — Worship services will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service and at the 10:45 a.m. service the first and third Sunday of the month during the school year. Coffee fellowship is from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School and adult forum hour are at 9:15 a.m., and senior choir practice is at 9:30 a.m. in the church sanctuary. The Christmas craft craze and chili challenge will be from 12 to 2 p.m.

The Sunday morning worship service airs each week from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on WCHT AM 600 and FM 105.5

On Monday, at 2 p.m. there will be a staff meeting, the finance committee will meet at 5 p.m., and a Boy Scouts meeting will take place at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, Friendship Club will have a appetizer luncheon at noon. Men’s dartball league will play at 7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran.

On Wednesday, quilting will be held at 9 a.m., and the church council will meet at 7 p.m. in meeting room #2.

On Thursday, the Arks Preschool Christmas program and tea will be at 10 a.m. MOPS will meet in the Education Building at 6 p.m.

On Sunday, Dec. 18, worship with the children’s Christmas program and choir concert will be at 10:45 a.m.

The Ark Preschool is proud to be celebrating 39 years of service to the community. The Preschool began in 1977 as a licensed, non-profit, preschool for children 2 1/2 to 6 years old. It’s provided as a community ministry by Bethany Lutheran Church to all children regardless of their religious affiliation. A certified director, teachers, and teaching assistants provide an enriched environment for the children to grow …physically, intellectually, spiritually, socially and emotionally. The Ark continues to offer classes for children each Monday-Thursday in the education wing. For more information or to register for the 2016-17 school year, call Chris Brzezenski at 428-1630 or Bethany Lutheran Church at 786-5410.

Bethany is handicap accessible. Read more about Bethany by visiting the website www.bethanyescanaba.com or by looking for it on Facebook.

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 for the third week of Advent is today at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Sunday School will follow at 10:30 a.m. The Sunday School children will stay for lunch and practice for the Christmas program until 1:30 p.m. Confirmation students will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. to decorate the church for Christmas. A pizza supper will be served at 6 p.m.

The finance committee will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. to work on the budget for 2016.

Advent midweek worship begins Wednesday with supper at 6 p.m., and worship at 7 p.m. The focus will be on “The Dream for God’s Family” in Matthew’s nativity story.

The Calvary Quilters meet each Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. New quilters and new helpers are welcome.

ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)

ESCANABA — Sunday School for all ages will begin at 9:30 a.m. The Sunday School will be practicing for the Christmas Program. Family worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m., the third candle of Advent, the candle of Joy, will be lit during this service.

On Wednesday evening, Bible study will be in the lower level of the church beginning at 6:30 p.m., studying the Book of I Timothy.

FAITH

ROCK — Worship begins at 8:45 a.m. with Pastor Rell Spickerman leading the service. Sunday School is during church. Coffee/fellowship will follow.

Because We Care for December is The Salvation Army.

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

FIRST (ELCA)

GLADSTONE — Worship with Holy Communion takes place at 8 a.m. and at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. The Choirs will present their Christmas Cantata at the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

On Tuesday, the sewing circle meets at 9 a.m., and the the clergy text study meets at 10:30 a.m.

Bible study meets at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The Chancel Choir will rehearse at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Love Circle will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Dora Jane Swanson’s, and Faith Circle will gather at 7 p.m.

Tried-n-true will hold their monthly luncheon and program at noon on Friday. Call the church office by Wednesday to RSVP.

First Lutheran Church is located at 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. For more information, call 428-4565 or visit them at www.firstlutheran-gladstone.org.

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 — Sunday school, confirmation, adult Bible study, and choir will take place at 9 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion begins at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday for children five years and younger during the worship services. Fellowship/coffee hour begins at 11:30 a.m. Lakeview Cemetery lot owners’ will have a vesper service in the chapel at 1 p.m. 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. The Cub Scouts will meet at 6:30 p.m.

Advent service will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, followed by a choir rehearsal. The AA meeting will take place at 8 p.m. in the church lounge on Wednesday.

Adult Bible study will meet at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.

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

The cookie walk will take place on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The youth and children’s Christmas program will take place during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on Sunday, Dec. 18.

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The church youth group will be meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Jennifer Becker, DCE Intern.

The lighting of the third Advent candle, with the theme being “The Call of Christmas.” The early service for the third Sunday of Advent is at 8 a.m., with Bible study and Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. The contemporary worship service will be at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation class will meet after the second service at noon.

On Tuesday, the elders of the church will meet at 5:30 p.m., with the church council meeting at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, a light supper will be served, with Advent number three being held at 7 p.m. The praise team will practice after the service.

Men’s Bible study is at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. The OSL tour group will meet at the home of Ernie and Lori Genaw at 7 p.m. Soft drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring a snack if you like. Call Warren Schauer if you plan to attend. (786-0196).

On Saturday, the church youth group will be meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Jennifer Becker, DCE Intern. They will be having their Christmas party.

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

SALEM (NALC)

BARK RIVER — Sunday worship will be held at 10 a.m. with full communion. This week’s text will be from Matthew 11:2-11. The service will be preceded by confirmation classes at 9 a.m. Coffee fellowship will follow the service.

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

The Salem quilters will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Advent services will be held at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, adult Bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m.

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA — Worship services for the third Sunday in Advent are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Bible study and Sunday School will begin at 9:15 a.m.

Catechism class will be held from 4:30 to 5:40 p.m on Wednesday. A soup and sandwich supper will take place at 5:30 p.m., followed by the midweek Advent worship service at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on services and the church, go to www.salemescanaba.org or contact the church at 786-0363.

ST. PAUL’S/GRACE

HYDE/POWERS — The third Sunday in Advent will be celebrated at St. Paul’s 8:30 a.m. worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will preside and preach on the Gospel reading for this Sunday, Matthew 11: 2-11, and Jesus’ answer to imprisoned John the Baptist’s question of whether Jesus really is the Christ of God. What are you looking for when it comes to meaning for your life? The Lord’s Supper will also be celebrated. Coffee and conversation follows the service at St. Paul’s. The ladies’ aid Christmas party will take place in the lower classroom beginning at 5 p.m.

Their sister congregation, Grace Lutheran in Powers, will have the same service and sermon at 9:15 a.m. CDT.

Catechism class will begin its Christmas break.

Wednesday evening will mark the last of three midweek Advent services, continuing the theme “For the Best Christmas Ever…” with God’s gift of JOY. The service will begin at 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, the Jeremiah Bible class will start at 10 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.

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

TRINITY

STONINGTON — Sunday morning worship service begins at 11:15 a.m.

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

BARK RIVER UNITED

BARK RIVER — The third Sunday of Advent worship begins at 9 a.m. and will focus on the following scriptures: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1:47-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11.

The parish has ‘adopted’ a family for Christmas gifting. A list is available on the clipboard with sizes and suggestions of gifts. Wrap them and bring them to the church by Dec. 18 to be delivered to the family.

Sign the clipboard if you plan to have a flower on the altar for Christmas Eve. Indicate if they are in honor or memory of someone – a listing will be in the Christmas Eve bulletin.

On Tuesday, men’s breakfast will be held at the Firekeeper’s Restaurant at 8 a.m.

On Wednesday, Kids-For-Christ students will practice for the Christmas program from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The program will be on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. They will be going to Cedar Hill Assisted Living to sing and share recitations, cards, and cookies with the residents.

On Thursday, the Faith Nibblers’ bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — The annual Cookie Walk will take place today, starting at 10 a.m. and going until the cookies run out.

On the third Sunday of Advent, the choirs will present a music program during the service. Sunday school for kids and adults is at 10:45 a.m., with the kids practicing for their program. Christmas caroling with folks from Central UMC starts at that church at 2:45 p.m., with Bishop Noa the destination at 3 p.m. The youth ministry for grades 8 through 12 will meet at the parsonage at 7 p.m.

Handbell Choir and Chancel Choir are on vacation for the rest of the year.

The kids will present a Christmas play during the service next Sunday, Dec. 18, and followed by a pot luck luncheon, with ham provided.

Christmas cards for church family can be placed in mailboxes in the lobby, with a donation of 20 cents each to support Camp Michigamme scholarships.

MEMORIAL UNITED

GLADSTONE — The Christmas Cookie Sale and Bazaar will be held today from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Youthquakes are making Christmas ornaments with first through fifth graders at 10 a.m.

Sunday morning worship is 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 second service, the children and youth will be practicing their Christmas Program.

Memorial will be hosting the homeless shelter “Hope at the Inn” Dec. 11-18.

On Tuesday, people from various Gladstone churches will be here carving turkeys for the ecumenical Christmas dinner.

On Wednesday, quilting begins at 9 a.m. The service guild will hold their annual Christmas party at 1:30 p.m. with dessert and Christmas carols. They have invited J.O.Y. Fellowship to join them. Christian education evening has classes for children, youth, and adults from 6 to 7 p.m. The 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.

Friday evening at 6 p.m., the youth and children have dress rehearsal for the Christmas Program.

Saturday, Dec. 17 will be free movie night starting at 6 p.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.

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 nonperishable 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 and the children’s Sunday school classes both start at 9 a.m. Worship service is at 10 a.m. 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 alternating Men’s and Women’s Prayer breakfasts on the third Saturday of each month

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 Sunday worship service, led by Terry Steinmetz, follows at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message, titled “Give Me Jesus for Christmas — God’s Christmas Presence.” Holy Communion is offered with the meditation by Keith Mattson, and junior church is available.

The women’s Bible study is now meeting on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m., studying the Book of Luke. Mary G. 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.

The sewing/quilting group is scheduled to meet on Thursday at 1 p.m. For more information, call Mary P. at 786-1997.

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 is 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 St. 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. Communion is offered the second 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 — “Breakfast for a Buck” will be served from 8:30 to 9:15 a.m each Sunday. The Sanctuary Choir will rehearse at 9 a.m. At 9 a.m., junior and high school youth will meet in the upper room for a continuing DVD discussion with Ross Rahoi and Aubree Peterson. Elementary ages will meet with Paddy Fitch at 9:15 a.m. and adult Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. in Westminster Hall. The 10:30 a.m. worship service on the third Sunday of Advent will be led by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Duke, Liturgist, Beth Wilson and musical offering will be given by Bill Rinne and Music Director, D. Ann Wood.

Childcare with Bible stories is available in the nursery from 10 a.m. to noon for children aged infant through preschool.

The Advent concert will take place at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. All are welcome.

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 12 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. Child care and education are provided, and socialization precedes and follows the service.

Service leader will be Dan Young, and Laurie Mold will present the homily, “Cat Stevens.”

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/.