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 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 first event of the Summer Oasis Program will be held on June 14. Contact the church or Pastor Jon for more information.

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 Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trunk Treasures is a free Garage sale from car trunks in the church parking lot for the community. It will be held on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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 services begin at 10 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages. Sunday school promotions will take place this week. The worship service begins at 11 a.m., followed by a picnic at the Bark River Sports Complex Pavilion. Bring a dish to pass. There are no evening services this week.

A youth group-sponsored car wash will take place on Saturday, June 10 at Advanced Auto from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help raise funds for the youth group ark encounter trip.

A spaghetti dinner will be served following the morning service on Sunday, June 11. A free will donation will be accepted to help raise support for the youth group ark encounter trip.

Online registration is now open for the July 9-13 Vacation Bible school. Children going in grades K-6th grade can register at barkriverbiblechurch.myanswers.com/vbs.

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.

Vacation Bible school will be held on June 12-16, from 10 a.m. to noon for preschool through sixth grade. There will be Bible stories, games, music crafts, snacks and much more.

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 Day of Pentecost, Whitsunday, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Angus Wright 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 — Pentecost Sunday will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Cathy Clark 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 — Pentecost Day will be celebrated beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Thelma Clarage will preside, and the Rev. Robert Flaminio as presider. Scripture will be read in different languages. Members and visitors are encouraged to wear red. 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. For more information, contact Maria Maniaci, deacon, at 428-4116. Non-perishable food items are welcome each Sunday.

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.

VBS Maker Fun Factory will be June 19-23. Register online at www.myvbs.org/UECCGladstone. Everyone is welcome.

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.

FAITH

ROCK — Worship and Sunday school begin at 8:45 a.m., with Pastor Rell Spickerman leading the Holy Communion service., with fellowship following.

Quilting is from 9 until noon on Thursday., with food pantry at 4 p.m. WOW begins at 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Because We Care for June is Tri-County Safe Harbor which provides services and support for Victims of Domestic Violence and Stalking in Delta, Menominee, and Schoolcraft Counties (906) 789-9207

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

FIRST (ELCA)

GLADSTONE — Worship with Holy Communion will take place on Pentecost Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. The property committee will meet at 9 a.m. and there will also be usher training beginning at 9 a.m. A CPR/AED class will be held starting at 1 p.m.

Office hours on Monday and Tuesday will be 9 a.m. to noon only.

On Tuesday, the Sewing Circle gathers at 9 a.m., and clergy text study meets at 10:30 a.m.

The men’s group meets at 9 a.m. on Thursday. Grace Circle will gather at 2 p.m. at Fairview, and the congregation council will meet 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 take place at 9 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. High school graduates will be honored. 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.

Boy Scouts will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday.

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

An AA meeting will take place at 8 p.m.

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

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

On Sunday, June 11, Summer “pick-up” choir will take place at 9:30 a.m. Open to everyone.

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

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The Day of 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.

On Thursday, the men’s Bible study will meet at 6:30 a.m. The youth group will meet at Cherry Lane for ice cream and a Bible study, from 6 to 7 p.m. See DCE Jennifer Becker for more information.

The Salvation Army meal is at noon on Saturday, June 10, have your food items to the church by Thursday by 2:30 p.m. See Ida Campbell for more information or 786-5287.

The deadline for Noah’s Ark Waterpark family fun registration is Friday. Turn it into DCE Jennifer Becker.

The youth group will meet at the animal shelter at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 10. A picnic with the youth will be held afterward. The group will be meeting until 1 p.m.

SALEM (NALC)

BARK RIVER — Sunday worship with full communion, with confirmation will be held at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. A confirmation reception will be held following the 10 a.m. service. This week’s text is from John 20: 19-23.

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.

Vacation Bible school will take place from, June 19-23, for ages three through sixth grade call the office to register.

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA — Worship services for the Day of Pentecost will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Bible study will be at 9:15 a.m.

Worship service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday.

Bible class meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.

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 Christian festival of Pentecost – the birth of the New Testament Christian Church will be celebrated at St. Paul’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will preside and preach on Acts 2: 36-42 with the theme: “The Power of Pentecost,” and see how God gives his church the power to believe and the power to proclaim. The public is always welcome. There will be a children’s sermon for the younger children. 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 9:15 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. Coffee fellowship is held after worship on the first Sunday.

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

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

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

METHODIST

CENTRAL UNITED

ESCANABA — Sunday school classes are over until the fall. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m., followed by the 10:30 a.m. worship service with Communion. Nursery is available during the worship service. Guest speaker Jamie Peterson will present the sermon. The youth group will not meet on Sunday.

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 fall.

Bring a chair, a blanket, or a cup of coffee and join us beginning Sunday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. on Aronson Island as we begin our sunrise beach services. All are welcome. In case of rain, we will meet in the church chapel.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — On this Pentecost Sunday, worship is at 9:30 a.m. There will be a DVD of pictures of the “church alive” during part of the service as we celebrate the birthday of the Christian church.

Pastor Ryan is finishing a four-day event at annual conference in Traverse City for all Michigan UMC pastors, and will return on Monday.

Pasty-making is this week, with prep work on Thursday and assembly on Friday, starting at 9 a.m. both days.

Camp MIchigamme has a work bee next weekend, and the kick-off to the camping season is Saturday the 17th. Senior High Camp will follow, starting the 18th, and registration information for this and other camps is available at the church.

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 morning worship services are at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A staffed nursery is available during the 10:30 a.m. service.

The last confirmation class of the year is Wednesday at 6 p.m.

The companions study continues meeting at 11:15 a.m. on Thursdays.

Set up for the annual rummage and bake sale will be Wednesday and Thursday starting at 10 a.m. The rummage and bake sale will take place on Friday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 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.

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. 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 planning a community picnic for Saturday, July 15 from 1 to 8 p.m. There will be activities, softball and volleyball games, craft table, food, campfire , and devotional. The public is invited. No cost to attend.

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

FORD RIVER

COMMUNITY CHAPEL

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

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

There are 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 is at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message and Holy Communion will be offered.

The women’s Monday evening Bible study on the two Books of Peter is finished and will resume after the summer vacation. The youth ministry, The Vision, is taking time off also.

The sewing/quilting group meets Thursday at 1 p.m. Contact Mary P. at 786-1997 for more information.

Another woman’s Bible study takes place twice monthly on Saturday at 9 a.m. Call Heather at 786-1027 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. Potluck is served the first Sunday of each month. Communion is offered the second Sunday of each month.

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 10:30 a.m. worship service of this Day of Pentecost will be led by Pastor Bo Lange and liturgist Cilla Green. A musical offering will be given 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.

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/.