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.

Wednesday summer ministries will be at Besse Park in Escanaba at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs and chips will be provided. Bring a dish to pass if you like. Youth (grades 7th-12th) will continue to meet at New Life from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adult Bible study will continue to meet from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. in room 13. Nursery will not be available on Wednesday nights during the summer but will resume in the fall.

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.

Children ages five to 12 are invited to join us for our Vacation Bible school, “Maker Fun Factory,” on July 24-28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at New Life.

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 website 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. 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.

The next event of the Summer Oasis Program will be held on July 26. Contact the church or Pastor Jon for more information.

Church in the Park will be held on Sunday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Services will be held by the large pavilion in Van Cleve Park in Gladstone.

Vacation Bible School will be July 31-Aug. 3, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children aged kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend.

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 Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 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 — All are invited to join us at Veterans Park in Spalding on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (EST) for a service at the park. The Johnson’s Bluegrass Band will perform. The service will be followed by a baptism in the river and a picnic.

There will be no evening services or youth group this week.

A youth group slip and slide kickball event is planned for Sunday, July 23, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the church. Supper will be provided. All in grades 7th-12th are invited. There is no cost to attend.

Visit the church’s website at barkriverbiblechurch.com, e-mail brbc@att.net, or call 466-2486 for more information.

ROCK BIBLE CHAPEL

ROCK — Worship service is from 10 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday women’s study is at 10 a.m.

Kid’s club is held the first and third Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

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.

EPISCOPAL

ST. ALBAN

MANISTIQUE — The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Bob Spencer presiding.

For more information, call Rev. Angus Wright at (906)341-0022 or Deacon Sallie Diller at (906)283-3268.

The church is handicapped accessible.

ST. STEPHEN

ESCANABA — The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service where Rev. Tom Lippart preside and preach.

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

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

TRINITY

GLADSTONE — Holy Eucharist will be celebrated beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Robert Flaminio will be the presider of the service. Church school begins at 10 a.m. Childcare is available each Sunday.

Volunteers are needed for various outreach programs including the Saturday Noon Salvation Army Luncheons, Bay College community dinners beginning in August, and Camp New Day. For more information, call 428-4116, and leave your name.

Trinity Church is also participating in the Elmer’s Community Care Program.

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

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

GLADSTONE — Sunday worship begins 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.

The summer office hours are Monday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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 — Summer worship will take place at 9:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship and goodies are at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday. All are welcome.

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

Monday evening worship service will not be held. Pastor is on vacation. Boy Scouts Troop 408 will meet at 7 p.m.

Quilting will take place in the fellowship hall on Wednesday at 9 a.m.

The Ark Preschool is 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. The Ark continues to offer classes for children each Tuesday through Thursday in the education wing. For information or to register for the 2017-18 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.

FIRST (ELCA)

GLADSTONE — Worship with Holy Communion will take place on Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. The Praise Band will rehearse at 11:30 a.m.

On Tuesday, the Sewing Circle gathers at 9 a.m., and clergy text study meets at 10:30 a.m. The welcome team will meet at noon, and the Tuesday session of Pastor’s class meets at 7 p.m. Today is the deadline for submissions to the August newsletter.

Pastor’s class will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the women’s summer Bible study will take place at 7 p.m.

First Lutheran Church is located at 1212 Minneapolis Ave. in Gladstone. For more information, call 428-4565 or visit 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 — Choir will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, and worship, with Holy Communion will be held at 10:30 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. An AA meeting will be held in the church lounge at 8 p.m.

XYZ will not meet this month.

On Tuesday, sewing will meet at 9 a.m.

An AA meeting will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

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

VA support groups will meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. This is the deadline for articles and pictures for August Parish Life.

“Christmas in July” will be celebrated at worship on July 30. Everyone is invited to celebrate the birth of Christ when we do not have all the shopping, baking and decorating to do. A cookie/bake will take place after worship.

Vacation Bible school’s theme is “Reformation Round-up.” VBS will be held July 31-Aug. 3. It will begin at 5 p.m. with a kid-friendly dinner and program to follow with skits, games, crafts and lessons until 8 p.m. VBS is open to all children who are potty trained and comfortable to stay without parents. Contact the office for more information or registration form.

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated during the traditional service at 8 a.m. and the contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Adult Bible study will be at 9:15 a.m.

The church council will not be meeting during July.

The church elders will be meeting Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.

Men’s Bible study is Thursday at 6:30 a.m. AKTION Club meets at noon. “Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage” is at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Sunday, July 23 will be a farewell potluck and thank you for DCE Intern Jennifer Becker as this will be her last Sunday with OSL. It will be held after the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

SALEM (NALC)

BARK RIVER — Sunday worship with full communion is at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. This week’s text is from Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23. A coffee fellowship will take place.

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

Salem quilters gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Adult Bible study will take place on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

ST. PAUL’S/GRACE

HYDE/POWERS — The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated at St. Paul’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will begin a special summer sermon series as St. Paul’s begin celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation of the church. The series is entitled: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” and each week will highlight part of the Lord’s Prayer. This week will be: “Our Father who art in heaven.” The scripture text is Hebrews 2: 9-11 under the theme: “He’s OUR Father!” We will see how this applies both to the Redeemer – who makes us holy, and to the Redeemed – who have been made holy. Coffee and conversation will follow the service at St. Paul’s.

St. Paul’s sister parish, Grace Lutheran in Powers, will hold the same service at 10:15 a.m. CST.

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.

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 — Bring a chair, a blanket or a cup of coffee and join us Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m. on Aronson Island for our sunrise beach service or join us at 10:30 a.m. at central church. All are welcome. The kids will take up their “Noisy Offering”. Don’t forget your change. Sunday school classes are over for the summer. Nursery is available during the service. Pastor’s Sunday message is “God Said It, I Believe It, That Settles It?”

All are invited to join our friends at First UMC (Escanaba and Menominee) for a community potluck and celebration at Wells State Park on Sunday. Worship service starts at noon (EST), followed by a potluck at 1 p.m. (EST).

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

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

Wednesday Bible study is over until the fall. Pastor will hold community office hours near the swings at Ludington Park on Wednesdays, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The annual family camp will be held on July 20-23 at Van Riper State Park. To reserve your spot, call (906)339-4461 or visit midnrreservations.com. A potluck will be held on Friday night.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — The worship service on Sunday will be held at noon (EST) at Wells State Park, together with First UMC of Menominee. There will not be a 9:30 a.m. worship service at the church in Escanaba. Following the service at Wells Park, there will be a potluck lunch, games, and a time of fellowship for all.

A Bible study will be held on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the church, with the focus on readings from the New Testament letter to the Romans.

The sign-up for the food tent for the Waterfront Art Festival is now in the lobby, and help is needed with workers as well as donations of baked goods to sell. Proceeds will go to mission areas.

Upcoming camps at Camp Michigamme include Junior High Camp, July 23-29, and Elementary Camp, July 30 to Aug. 5. For information about these and other camps happening this summer, contact the church office at 786-3713.

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 summer morning worship services is at 9:30 a.m. A staffed nursery is available. This Sunday, the “noisy offering” for Heifer Project, International will be collected, and youth will serve at ushers, greeters, liturgist, and reader.

Vacation Bible School will be July 16-20, from 5 to 8 p.m. Supper is included. All children, ages four to 11 are invited to attend. As a kick-off to our Super Hero Vacation Bible School, we have invited local super heroes, policemen, firemen, E.M.S., and military to worship with us. They will be recognized, and children will have a chance to interact with them after worship. There will also be special snacks after worship. All community children are invited.

Every Thursday, starting at 5 p.m., people can pick up a brat or hot dog, a bag of chips, and a soda or water for $5 in Memorial’s parking lot.

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 mum.org or visit the website at www.gladstonechurch.org.

NEW HORIZONS

MINISTRY

(Free Methodist)

GLADSTONE — Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship time. The morning worship service with Pastor Jason Marsh begins at 11 a.m.

Church prayer hour is Wednesday at 11 a.m. Youth groups, along with the midweek Bible study, begin at 6 p.m., followed by prayer at 7 p.m.

Monthly game night is the last Friday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a treat to share.

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, with worship at 11 a.m. Dave Grant presents a lesson from God’s Word during the worship.

The church produces Let the Bible Speak on WLUC TV-6. The thirty-minute Bible program is hosted by Dave Grant every Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

We’re starting our new year of lessons and activities for the Lads to Leaders (L2L). Families are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our activities in preparation for the annual awards ceremony. Everyone can participate, activities for all ages. We meet together for supper at 5:30 p.m. and activities begin at 6 p.m. Call Dave at 233-0065 for more­ information.

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. Junior church and nursery are provided. Coffee and fellowship follow the service.

Prayer meeting is held Thursday at 6 p.m.

There are alternating men’s and women’s prayer breakfasts on the third Saturday of each month.

Contact the church at 786-0747 for more information. Located at 3103 Hwy M-35, a couple miles south of the Ford River Bridge.

LAKESIDE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ESCANABA — Sunday school is on hiatus until September. The worship service, led by Mary Gavlek, is at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message on the theme, “Is America a Christian Nation.” Holy Communion will be offered with the meditation by Jim Steinmetz. A planned potluck follows the service.

The youth ministry, The Vision, will have several activities this summer. Contact Terry at 789-4301 with any questions.

The sewing/quilting group will be meeting off and on this summer. Call Mary P. at 786-1997 for more information.

A women’s Bible study takes place twice monthly on Saturday at 9 a.m. Call Heather at 233-0364 for 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 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.

For information about the church, call 238-4252.

WELLSPRING COMMUNITY CHURCH

ESCANABA — Worship service is at 11 a.m. at The Quality Inn, 2603 N. Lincoln Road, Escanaba.

For more information about the church, call 241-6061, email Wellspring906@gmail.com, or visit www.wellspring906.com.

PENTECOSTAL

ESCANABA

ESCANABA — Sunday morning worship begins at 11 a.m.

Bible study takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday.

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST

ESCANABA — The 10 a.m. summer worship service of the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost will be led by Pastor Bo Lange and liturgist Bryan Bender. A musical offering will be given by Bill Rinne, Addie and Scott Peterson. Childcare with Bible stories will be available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 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/.