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. 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 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 — Adult volleyball is scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m.

Sunday services begin at 9 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages. Morning worship takes place at 11 a.m.

Ladies bible study meets Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.

Items are being collected for our May 5-6 missionary yard sale at the home of Ruth Ives. If you have donations, contact the church to schedule a time to drop them off. All proceeds go to our missionaries.

Empty square Kleenex boxes are needed by the end of May for a Vacation Bible School project. Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 9-13.

Visit the 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 Second Sunday of Easter will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Angus Wright will preside.

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 — Second Sunday of Easter will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Laura Woodworth will preside and preach.

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 — Trinity continues to celebrate Easter for fifty days. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 10 a.m. The Rev. Charlie Mineau will preside and preach at the service. Sunday is the annual Easter egg hunt.

Volunteers are needed for various outreach programs at Trinity including providing and serving meals for Bay College and the Saturday Noon Luncheon at the Salvation Army. For more information or to volunteer, call 428-9224.

For more information about the Episcopal Church, visit upepiscopal.org.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

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

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 twelfth grade meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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 Second Sunday of Easter will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Sunday school resumes at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation for grades sixth through eighth grades meet at 6:30 p.m.

The council will meet Monday at 7 p.m.

The spring outdoor property cleanup will be held on Tuesday, starting at 6 p.m.

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

FAITH

ROCK — A joint service in Trenary will be at 10:45 a.m. with Pastor Rell Spickerman leading this Holy Communion worship service. A pot-luck will follow. Both church councils will meet following brunch.

Faith Filled News items are due on Tuesday.

Quilting will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The newsletter will be assembled at 10 a.m. The food pantry is from 2 to 4 p.m., and WOW meets at 5:30 p.m.

WELCA Spring Cluster will be on Saturday at Trinity in Stonington.

Because We Care is Iron Mountain Life Flight, which is an air ambulance service where critically injured or sick patients will receive a medical transfer focused on care, comfort and cost.

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 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. Sunday school and HALO begin at 9:15 a.m. This will be the last day of Sunday School for this school year.

The celebration of the ordination of Terry Frankenstein will take place at 3 p.m., with Bishop Tom Skrenes officiating.

The mission endowment committee will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday.

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

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

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 — Holy Communion will be celebrated at Sunday worship. Sunday school, confirmation, and choir will take place at 9 a.m. Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday for children five years and younger during worship services. At 8 p.m., the AA meeting takes place in the church lounge.

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

On Tuesday, the sewing circle meets at 9 a.m.

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

RICC will meet at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Adult Bible study will take place at 7:15 p.m.

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

Confirmation will be Sunday, May 14.

Immanuel’s rummage sale is scheduled for Saturday, May 20, from 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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. tonight.

The Second Sunday of Easter will be celebrated with the traditional service at 8 a.m. and the contemporary service at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and adult Bible study is at 9:15 a.m. Confirmation mentors will meet after the 10:30 a.m. service for a program evaluation.

Men’s Bible study will take place at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday. “The Gospel Guys” Quartet will present a concert at 7 p.m. Open to the public. A potluck meal will be served before the concert at 6 p.m.

Movie night will be held on Friday at 6:30 p.m.

The youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 29.

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.

SALEM (NALC)

BARK RIVER — Confirmation class will meet at 9 a.m. Sunday worship with full communion will be held at 10 a.m. Coffee fellowship follows the service. This week’s text is from John 20: 19-31.

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., and choir practice will take place at 6 p.m.

Salem quilters gather at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. B.LA.S.T. will be at 3:30 p.m. A cancer support group will meet at 6:30 p.m.

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

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA — Worship services for the First Sunday after Easter will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Bible study and Sunday School will be at 9:15 a.m.

Bible class will meet on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

On Wednesday, catechism class begins at 4:30 p.m.

A voters’ meeting will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday.

Salem will be hosting the LWMS Spring Rally on Saturday, April 29. Registration begins at 10:30 a.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 Second Sunday after Easter will be celebrated at the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will preside on the Gospel reading, John 20: 19-31 and several resurrection appearances that proved to even doubting Thomas that Jesus’ bodily resurrection was real. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will also be observed.

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 will meet on Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. at the parsonage.

Adult Bible study will meet on Friday beginning at 10 a.m. in the lower classroom, continuing the study of Messianic prophecies.

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 — The women’s group meets in room 9 at 9:15 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:15 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 “Awakening.” The youth group will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 8.

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

Wednesday Bible study is at 6 p.m. in the lounge.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — The prayer vigil for the Keryx Walk (prison ministry) began on Thursday evening and runs through Sunday morning. Individuals can sign up for one-hour slots.

The First Sunday after Easter worship is at 9:30 a.m., and this is Pizza Sunday, with a pizza lunch following worship. There will not be Sunday school, but there will be youth ministry at 7 p.m. at Central UM Church.

The offering for the Haiti School Hot Lunch Program can be turned in this week.

“Secret Prayer Pals” will be starting up soon, pairing a youth with an adult for prayers for a month.

Chancel choir practice is Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.

On Sunday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. there will be a taco bar and pie social for a fundraiser for Camp Michigamme scholarships.

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 school is at 9:15 a.m., with one combined service at 10:30 a.m. A staffed nursery is available. Erica Thomas, the new camp director of Camp Michgamme will be the guest speaker as “Camp Sunday” is celebrated. A potluck will follow.

The missions committee will meet at 7 p.m.

Quilting and knitting begin at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Adult Bible study and confirmation will meet at 6 p.m. The Glory Ringers will practice at 6 p.m., and the Jubilee Choir will practice at 7 p.m.

The newsletter deadline is Thursday. Bible study will take place 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 9:30 a.m., followed by a fellowship time at 10:30 a.m. The morning worship service with Pastor Jason Marsh begins at 11 a.m. Junior church is provided.

Church prayer hour is Wednesday at 11 a.m. The choir will rehearse at 5 p.m. Youth groups, along with the midweek Bible study, begin at 6 p.m., followed by prayer at 7 p.m.

Pastor Jason will be leaving on Thursday for annual conference in Mount Pleasant and will return Saturday. Delegate Dorothy McKnight will also attend.

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. 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. The web page provides opportunities for home study materials. Check it out at www.letthebiblespeak.net.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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 — The 10:30 a.m. worship service of the Second Sunday of Easter will be led by Betty LaPointe, liturgist Miles Anderson, and musical offering by Bill Rinne and music director, D. Ann Wood. 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 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 and presenter will be Kathryn Morski and we will be having our Flower Communion. Bring a flower to 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/.