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 is 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 June 28. 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 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 — Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. with classes for all ages. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. There are no Sunday evening services this week.

Online registration is now open for the July 9-13 Vacation Bible School, which will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. each of these days. Children going into K-6th grade can register at barkriverbiblechurch.myanswers.com/vbs.

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 Second Sunday after Pentecost, 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 — The Second Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service. Rev. Laura Woodworth will 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.

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 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 — 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 is at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel of the education building, which is air conditioned. Boy Scouts Troop 408 will meet at 7 p.m.

The 10th grade confirmation trip to Chicago will begin on Tuesday. A staff meeting will be held at 2 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.

CALVARY

RAPID RIVER — Worship for this weekend is Saturday at 6 p.m., and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. The service will use the piano liturgy from With One Voice. There will be a brief meeting for council teams after the worship ­service.

The Faith Circle women’s Bible study will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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

ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)

ESCANABA — Family worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m., led by Pastor Mike Cummings. Sunday school will return in ­September.

Bible study is on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church. A new book of study will begin.

FAITH

ROCK — Worship and Sunday school begin at 8:45 a.m., with Pastor Rell Spickerman leading the service. Fellowship will follow.

Bible study is on Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Quilting is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday. The food pantry is from 2:30 to 4 p.m., and WOW is from 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.

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

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.

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. The Tuesday session of pastor’s class will begin at 7 p.m.

The Wednesday session of pastor’s class will meet at 11:30 a.m.

The women’s summer Bible study will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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 will be held at 10:30 a.m. An AA meeting will be held in the church lounge at 8 p.m.

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

On Tuesday, sewing will take place at 9 a.m.

An AA meeting will be held at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Wednesday is also the deadline for articles and photos for July’s “Parish Life.”

RICC will meet at 9 a.m. Thursday. No Bible study will be held that day.

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

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA — The Second Sunday after Pentecost and Father’s Day 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 OSL Tour Group will take the Toonerville Trolley Train and Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tour on Saturday. For more information or to make a reservation, call Warren Schauer at 786-0196 or 398-8145.

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 9:35-10:23. 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.

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

SALEM EVANGELICAL

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

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

Bible class meets at 10 a.m. on Tuesday. The Evangelism committee will meet at 6:30 p.m.

On Thursday, the elders will meet at 4:30 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 Second Sunday of Pentecost will be celebrated at St. Paul’s 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler will preach on the Old Testament lesson for the day, Deuteronomy 11: 18-21, 26-28, and God’s timely advice for parents and families of any day and age. Visitors are welcome. 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.

On Thursday, ladies will be leaving for the annual Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society Convention in Florida.

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

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — On this Father’s Day, worship is at 9:30 a.m. The choir will sing during this service, and will meet at 9:15 a.m. for a short practice. The service will be followed by a time of coffee and fellowship.

The camping season at Camp Michigamme has begun with senior high camp. Next week will be science explorations and experience camp for children in grades six through nine. For registration information for Camp Michigamme, please contact the church office.

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 “noisy offering” for Heifer Project International will be collected, and the youth will serve as ushers, greeters, liturgists, and readers. A staffed nursery will be available during the 10:30 a.m. service.

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 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. 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 — A church bonfire will be held at 7 p.m. today at the Steinmetz home. Bring camp chairs and snacks to share.

Sunday school is on hiatus until September. The worship service, led by Mary Garlek, is at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message, and Holy Communion will be offered.

The youth ministry, The Vision, is taking time off for the summer.

Contact Mary P. at 786-1997 for information on the sewing/quilting group.

A women’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.

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 the Second Sunday after Pentecost will be led by Pastor Bo Lange and liturgist Jan Curtis. A musical offering will be given by Bill Rinne and music director D. Ann Wood. 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/.