APOSTOLIC

PENCOSTAL

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

BEREAN

ESCANABA –On ­Sunday, interactive Bible classes will be held at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship will take place at 11 a.m., and the afternoon service and annual business meeting will be held at 12:45 p.m. A light luncheon will follow morning worship; please bring a snack. Nursery will be available for all services. A Bay Pines service will be held at 2:30 p.m.

On Monday, an adult ­banquet will be held at 6 p.m. at the Delona Restaurant.

On Wednesday, youth meetings will be held for the Bereanairs (first through sixth graders) and teens. If a ride is needed, contact the church before 5 p.m.

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-12th 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 begins at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages. The worship service follows at 11 a.m. Youth group for grades seventh through 12 meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are welcome to join. The Sunday evening service takes place at 7 p.m.

Ladies Bible studies meet Monday evening at 7 p.m. and Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. Call Becky at 241-3644 for more information.

Awana for grades kindergarten through sixth grades takes place on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

A hike to the Eben Ice Caves is planned for Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. All ladies are invited to join us. Meet at the church at 10 a.m.

The Men’s Wild Game Dinner is scheduled for Feb. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required and available at no cost by contacting the church.

More information is available by contacting us at 466-2486, emailing us at brbc@att.net or visiting our website at barkriverbiblechurch.com.

ROCK BIBLE CHAPEL

ROCK — Worship service is from 10 a.m. to noon. “Fulfilled in Your Hearing,” is the series that will explore what Jesus did during His time on earth during the weeks leading up to Easter.

Tuesday Women’s Study, “Women of the Bible,” is at 10 a.m.

At 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday study, “Stranger on the Road to Emmaus,” which relates the story of the Bible. Kid’s club is held the first and third Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Men high school age and up, mark your calendars to drop by Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Men from all churches in the area are invited to enjoy food and fellowship with each other. Those wanting to attend must call ahead to make sure there is enough food for everyone.

For questions, contact Pastor Adam Hamill at 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 at 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 — Sunday school for eighth grade to adults is at 9:15 a.m. A “Sweetheart Potluck” will follow the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Sunday school for kindergarten through seventh grade is at 10:30 a.m. following the Children’s Message.

EPISCOPAL

ST. STEPHEN

ESCANABA — All are invited to take part in a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m. Rev. David Simmons will preside, and Richard Rusch will preach. An annual meeting will follow the service, and a chili luncheon prepared by the youth will be provided.

On Wednesday, Holy Eucharist service will be held at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.

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

TRINITY

GLADSTONE — Holy Eucharist will be celebrated beginning at 10 a.m. The Rt. Rev. Rayford Ray, Bishop of Northern Michigan will preside and preach at the service. Coffee hour will follow. The annual meeting will be held immediately following coffee hour. Youth group/confirmation group will also meet.

Breaking bread will take place Tuesday, beginning at 6 p.m. at Jack’s Restaurant in Rapid River. A free meal plus a conversation on Rob Bell’s video “Fire.” Come and enjoy the fellowship and how Jesus intersects with our lives. To register please email jane@upepiscopal.org.

Volunteers are needed for both the Salvation Army noon luncheons sponsored by area churches including Trinity Church. Volunteers are also needed for Monday night Bay College meals. For more information or to participate please leave your name at 428-4116.

Registration for Winter Youth Camp and Episcopal Youth Event are now being taken. You do not need to be Episcopalian. For more information please go to upepiscopal.org or email jane@upepiscopal.org

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

GLADSTONE — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday during worship service. A service at Northwoods will be held at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday night activities include: homework at 5 p.m., dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., with everyone welcome, and  youth group classes for grades kindergarten through 12th grade 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

ESCANABA — Sunday worship will take place at 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Coffee fellowship is from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service and at the 10:45 a.m. service on the first and third Sunday of the month during the school year.  forum hour begins at 9:15 a.m. in the downstairs fellowship hall — all are welcome.

On Monday, Boy Scouts Troop 408 will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, the Friendship Club Luncheon will take place at noon at Cherry Lane. The Bay de Noc Choral Society will practice at the church sanctuary at 7 p.m., and men’s dartball will take place at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, quilting will take place in the Fellowship Hall at 9 a.m.

On Thursday, the just meez Luncheon will take place at Pacino’s Restaurant at 11:30 a.m. The MOPS (Mothers of Preschool Children) will meet from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Ark Preschool offers classes for children each Monday through 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

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. Worship this week will use the piano liturgy from With One Voice. Sunday school classes will meet at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation for grades sixth through eighth will take place at 6:30 p.m.

The women and justice discussion continues on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran in Gladstone.

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

ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)

ESCANABA  — Sunday school is postponed for this week. Family worship will begin at 10:30 a.m., with the service being held in the church sanctuary. During the service a Baptism, a symbol of God’s grace and forgiveness will take place. There will be special music by Corine Cummings. A luncheon will follow the Baptism.

Bible study is held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., studying the Book of II Timothy.

FAITH

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

On Thursday, quilting is from 9 a.m. to noon. The food pantry is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. 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 (ELCA)

GLADSTONE  — Worship with Holy Communion takes place at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. Sunday school for kindergarten through fifth grades, Confirmation for sixth through eighth grades, and HALO (Hour of Adult Learning Opportunities) for adults begin at 9:15 a.m.

On Tuesday, the Sewing Circle will gather at 9 a.m. and clergy text study will meet at 10:30 a.m.  Tuesday is also the deadline for submissions to the February newsletter.

Bible study will meet on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. The after school Bible experience for kindergarten through fifth grades will meet from 3:45 to 5 p.m. The Chancel Choir will rehearse and Confirmation Class will meet at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Love Circle will gather at 9:30 a.m. and Faith Circle meets at 7 p.m.

Tried-n-True will hold their monthly luncheon and program at noon on Friday.  Call the office at 428-4565 by Wednesday to RSVP.

First Lutheran Church is located at 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone.  For more information, call 428-4565 or visit their website 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 — Worship 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. 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.

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.

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

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

The Sixth 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 meet at noon. The Financial Peace University class will begin at 6:30 p.m. This is Dave Ramsey’s new 9 week course.

On Monday, the church council will meet at 7 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.

A group is planning to see the start of the UP200 Dog Sled races in Marquette on Friday, including the opening ceremony and set up activities.  If interested in attending please leave a message with Warren Schauer at 786-0196.  Warren will contact those interested about the time of departure from the church.

On Saturday, Feb. 18, 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 5:21-37. Confirmation classes start at 9 a.m. Coffee fellowship will follow the service. A council meeting will take place at 11:30 a.m.

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.

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA — Worship services for the Sixth Sunday after Epiphany will be held at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Bible class and Sunday school will begin at 9:15 a.m.

On Monday, Pastor will attend the Pastors’ Circuit Meeting in Iron Mountain from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

On Tuesday, Bible class will meet at 10 a.m.

On Wednesday, Catechism class begins at 4:30 p.m. and ends at 5:40 p.m.

On Saturday, the Salem Teens will meet for a Candlelight Walk 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 Sixth 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 2:6-13. There will also be a children’s sermon for the younger ones present. Visitors are welcome. 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.

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 — Sunday worship for the Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany will take place at 9 a.m. Parishioners will be able to sign the pledge sheet for Walk for Warmth, which will take place on Saturday Feb. 25th. The women are encouraged to sign up to attend a supper with the Escanaba First Church group which will be held at Sandy Bennett’s home on Monday, Feb. 20.

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

On Wednesday, Kids-For-Christ will meet from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

On Thursday, the Faith Nibblers’ Bible study will take place at 9:30 a.m.

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. Nursery is available during the worship service. Pastor’s Sunday message is “This, Not That”.

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.

Family game night and cribbage tournament will be held Sunday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. This will be held at First United Methodist Church.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — The worship service is at 9:30 a.m., and Sunday school for youth and adults is at 10:45 a.m.  Pick-up of Hope at the Inn supplies is at noon, and this begins the week for the church to host this community rotating homeless shelter. The youth meet at 7 p.m. on Sunday at Central United Methodist Church.

Handbell practice is on Monday at 7:15 p.m., and choir practice is at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

The cribbage tournament that was postponed in January is tentatively scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. Bring a cribbage board (or other game), a snack, and a good spirit of fun!

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 — The youth are putting on a dinner and dance from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. tonight.

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.

Time changes for Tuesday are as follows:  Finance Committee at 6 p.m., staff-Parish relations committee at 6:45p.m., and Church council at 7:30 p.m.

On Wednesday, quilting and knitting will begin at 9 a.m. 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.

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 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 — Opportunities for Bible study and worship for all ages is available on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m., Marc Sundquist is leading the adults through a study of Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians and Colossians. The children’s classes are studying the Books of JOB, Esther and RUTH.

Worship is at 11 a.m. Dave Grant is currently presenting sermons on the Book of JOB.

The church family invites the public to join us for our weekly family night on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., with supper being provided, and then activities beginning at 6 p.m. All ages are welcome.

If you want to be involved in helping others, join us for Hope at the Inn, community lunches, and the Christian Closet. The Closet is open to the public every first Wednesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Non-perishable food, clothing and household items free of charge are offered.

The church is located in the Soo Hill area of Escanaba about 1/4 past the Soo Hill Elementary School. Call 233-0065 for more information.

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. 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.  March 2016 is ladies’.

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 — The annual Valentine banquet is tonight at 6 p.m.

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 Chuck Thompson, and junior church is available.

The women’s Bible study is on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. 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 and women’s Bible study are on Monday at 6:30 p.m.

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

Dale Ecklid is the interim pastor.

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 — A worship service for the Sixth Sunday in ordinary time will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. The service will be led by Pastor Dave Mason and liturgist Joyce Schrock; additionally, Bill Rinne and Music Director D. Anne Wood will give a musical offering.

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 first-eight 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, every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Child care and education are provided, and socialization precedes and follows the service.

Service leader will be Kathryn Morski and homily presenter will be Laurie Mold on the topic of “The Gospel of 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/.