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.

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 service will be held 10 a.m. by the large pavilion in Van Cleve Park for Church in the Park. 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 Aug. 8 for the annual ski event. Contact the church or Pastor Jon for more information.

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 — Sunday school this week begins at 10 a.m., followed by the worship hour at 11 a.m. All are welcome. Nursery is provided through age two. The youth group will have a tubing event this Sunday. Contact Pastor Wes for details. Evening prayer meeting meets at 6 p.m., followed by the evening service at 7 p.m.

Youth group for grades 7-12 takes place Sundays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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.

RAPID RIVER

CONGREGATIONAL

RAPID RIVER — Worship will take place at the meeting house at 10:30 a.m., and then gather at Masonville Towship Park for the annual picnic.

Bible studies meet on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Vacation Bible School is planned for Aug. 21-25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

EPISCOPAL

ST. ALBAN

MANISTIQUE — The Eighth 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 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost will be celebrated at the 10 a.m. service where Rev. Cathy Clark 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.

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. Worship will be held in the downstairs fellowship hall while the ceiling in the church sanctuary is being fixed. 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 be held at 6:30 p.m. in the chapel. Boy Scouts Troop 408 will meet at 7 p.m.

Zumba will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the education building on Tuesday and Thursday.

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.

ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)

ESCANABA — Family worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike Cummings will lead the service in the church sanctuary. Sunday school will resume in September.

Bible study is held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m., studying the book of Nehemiah.

FAITH

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

On Thursday there is quilting from 9 a.m. until noon. Food Pantry is from 2 until 4 p.m. WOW meets from 5 until 6:30 p.m.

Because We Care is Camp Star.

For more information, 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. Coffee hour is at 11:30 a.m. 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 worship and music committee will meet at 5 p.m. on 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, with Holy Communion will be held at 10:30 a.m., with a special Christmas in July worship service. A Christmas in July cookie and bake sale is at 11:30 a.m. The community is invited to join in fellowship and purchase delicious cookies and other baked goods. Nursery care is provided every Sunday for children five years and younger during worship services. An AA meeting will be held in the church lounge at 8 p.m.

Vacation Bible School, Reformation Round-up begins with dinner at 5 p.m. on Monday, followed by lessons, games, skits and crafts. VBS continues to Thursday, starting each day at 5 p.m. The property committee will meet at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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: 31-33, 44-52. Coffee fellowship to follow.

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.

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA — Worship services for the Eighth Sunday after of Pentecost will be held at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Bible study will be at 9:15 a.m.

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

For more information on services and the church, go to www.salemescanaba.org or contact the church at 786-0363.

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. Sunday school classes are over for the summer. Nursery is available during the service. Pastor will be out of town. A special message will be delivered by our guest speakers.

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.

There will be no community office hours at Ludington Park or creative prayer class this week due to Pastor’s absence.

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA — The worship service is at 9:30 a.m., with a time of coffee and fellowship after the service. Tom Smithson will be presenting the message, as Pastors Ryan and Elise Edwardson are deans at Camp Michigamme this week for Elementary Camp.

Bible study will not take place this week, but will resume the following week.

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.

For the rest of August, there are several camps for adults including health/wellness and quilt retreats. 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. There will be a special offering for “Mission of the Year.” The newsletter deadline is this Sunday.

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.

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 Terry Steinmetz, is at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message, the theme of which is plans. Holy Communion will be offered with the meditation by Keith Mattson.

On Tuesday evening, there is a women’s Bible study picnic at Janet Lindstroms.

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.

The All Church Campout will be Aug. 4-6. No worship service will be held at the church that Sunday. Worship will take place at the campout at 11 a.m. Any questions, contact Keith Mattson at (906)553-5009 or Church Thompson at (906)639-2421.

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 Eighth Sunday after Pentecost will be led by Pastor Bo Lange and liturgist Phil Stapert. A musical offering will be given by 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 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/.