ASSEMBLY OF GOD

NEW LIFE

ESCANABA – Morning worship services on Sunday are at 9 and 10:30, and nursery is available for both services. A variety of children and adult discipleship groups in both small and large group settings with specific needs in mind are available at 9. Children in grades one through five meet for Kids’ Zone during the 10:30 service. Classroom activities also are provided during the 10:30 service for preschool-kindergarten children. Connections fellowship is held immediately following 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 at Culver’s.

On Wednesday, Girls’ ministries and Royal Rangers (for boys) for ages three years through fifth grade, junior/senior high youth group, along with various adult life groups meet at 7 p.m. Nursery is available for infants and toddlers.

Ladies’ “Just Show Up” is planned for Friday at 7 p.m. There will be demonstrations on making homemade cleaning products and beauty products. Bring a snack to share. RSVP to the church office at 786-3858.

Celebrate Recovery meets Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at New Life. This is a 12-Step Christ-centered, Biblical program that gives hope for those who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups.

Watch the website at NewLife906.com for an updated list of New Life Groups with a variety of interests and age groups in mind.

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 website at NewLife906.com, visit them on Facebook, or call the office at 786-3858.

BAPTIST

BEREAN

ESCANABA – Interactive Bible classes for all ages are at 9:45 a.m. Sunday morning worship is at 11 on Matthew 14, “The Present Security.” A luncheon will be served after the worship service. At 12:45 p.m. there is Bible study,”Clarifying the Gospel,” and prayer. A nursery is available for all services. The Bay Pines service is at 2:30.

On Tuesday, volunteers are working on the grounds.

The youth meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, including the Bereanairs, first- through sixth-graders, and teens. Bible classes, songs and activities are part of the evening. If a ride is needed, call the church at 786-9170 by 5:30 p.m.

BLESSED HOPE

ESCANABA – Sunday School begins at 9:30 and is followed by the service at 10:45. The sermon, “Jesus has Enough for All,” comes from the Book of Mark, Chapter 8. A children’s program designed for elementary-aged students is offered Sunday afternoon from 3:30 to 5.

Prayer and Bible study are on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

The Ladies’ Missions Circle meeting is planned for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

The 12th annual “Not so Out in the Open” indoor golf event is scheduled for March 18 and 19. Youth are invited at 7 p.m. on Friday, and adults on Saturday at 10 a.m. There is no charge and prizes will be awarded. For more information, contact the church at 786-9574.

CALVARY

ESCANABA – Sunday morning prayer starts at 8, followed by fellowship until 9:30. Sunday school for all ages begins at 9:30 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. The worship service follows at 10:45. 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 – Sunday morning worship services are at 9:15 and 11, with fellowship in the foyer at 10:30. Grace Kid’s Ministry meets during the 11 a.m. worship service for children in nursery through 5th grade. Young Adults Bible study, 1824, meets at 7 p.m. in room 112.

Student ministries for 6th through 12th graders meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

To schedule an appointment with one of the pastors, contact the church at 428-1331, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the church office for more information regarding Life Groups and Men’s and Women’s Bible Study Groups.

BIBLE CHURCH

BARK RIVER

BARK RIVER – Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. (EDT) with classes available for all ages. Morning worship service follows at 11. Evening services include a prayer meeting at 6, followed by the service at 7. Youth group for grades 7-12 takes place Sunday evenings from 6:30 to 8.

Ladies’ Bible study is on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Awana for grades K-6 is on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

More information about the church can be found at barkriverbiblechurch.com or by calling 466-2486 or e-mailing brbc@att.net.

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.

Wednesday evening classes for all ages start at 7.

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.

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. Priesthood, Relief Society, Young Women and Young Men’s meetings begin at 12:10 p.m.

The church is located at 1315 9th Avenue South. 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 9:45 a.m., followed by the morning worship service with Pastor George Chouinard at 11. Evening service is at 6.

Wednesday activities include a soup and sandwich supper and seminar beginning at 6:30 p.m. Prayer follows at 7:30. “Caravan,” a scouting program for children age 4 through sixth grade, meets at 7. Contact Bethany Chouinard at Bethany-analyze87@yahoo.com or call 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 and breakfast 10:30. Sunday Parish prayer meeting is from 7:30-9 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 – Sunday School for adults and grades 6 through 12 is at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Sunday morning worship service is at 10:30. Grades K – 5 meet for Sunday School during the worship service, after the Children’s Message. There is a supervised nursery for babies and toddlers.

Bible studies are offered at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday.

For more information about church activities or for a prayer request, call 474-6646.

EPISCOPAL

ST. ALBAN

MANISTIQUE – Holy Eucharist the Fifth Sunday in Lent is celebrated Sunday at 10:30 a.m., with Rev. Rise Thew Forrester presiding.

For more information, call Deacon Sallie Diller at (906)283-3268.

The church is handicapped accessible.

ST. STEPHEN

ESCANABA – There is Sunday School available most Sundays at 10 a.m. The Fifth Sunday in Lent is celebrated with a 10 a.m. service. Rev. Jennie Chapman will preside and preach. The music committee meets at 11 a.m. in the Nave.

Wednesday services are held at 11 a.m. with a soup luncheon following at 11:30 in Canterbury Hall. If there is no school due to weather, there will be no service. There also is a 7 p.m. service in the Nave. No meal follows that service.

Palm Sunday service will be at 10 a.m. in the Nave. Service begins in Canterbury Hall.

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

TRINITY

GLADSTONE – The Rev. Charlie Mineau presides at the Eucharist service beginning at 10 a.m. Childcare is available, and church school begins at 10 also. Mary Sullivan will be the guest speaker at the service as she gives a presentation on Camp New Day, a camp for children who have a parent in prison. Camp New Day was founded by the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Michigan and is held at Presbytery Point each year.

Trinity participates in various outreach ministries in Delta County. This includes meals at Bay College for students and staff, Saturday noon luncheons at the Salvation Army, and monthly meals at Community of Christ Church in Gladstone. They also participate in Walk for Warmth and Gladstone Hunger Walk Run held in June. For more information or to volunteer, leave your name at 428-4116.

To know more about the Episcopal Church, go to upepiscopal.org.

EVANGELICAL COVENANT

UNITED

GLADSTONE – Preparation for worship/prayer takes place from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. Worship time follows at 10. Nursery care is provided during the worship service.

A women’s Bible study is at noon on Monday at the church. Deb Olson will lead the sessions. The church board meets at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, the women’s Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. Confirmation class is at 5, followed by dinner at 6:15. The youth group also meets at 6:15. The men’s Bible study meets at 7.

On Palm Sunday, Bibles will be presented to children in third through sixth grade.

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

Salvation Army food collection is continuing. Items should be put on the shelves in the hall. The Newborn Dresser Ministry is ongoing. Items for a little girl are now being collected.

The church office is open from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday through Thursday.

LUTHERAN

BETHANY

ESCANABA – Worship service with Holy Communion is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. Forum Hour, held in the downstairs fellowship hall, and Sunday School classes, held in the education building, are at 9:15. Senior Choir practice is at 9:30 in the church sanctuary. Coffee fellowship is at 10. Holy Communion is celebrated at the 10:45 service on the first and third Sunday of the month. The Sunday morning worship service airs each week from 10:45 to 11:45 on WCHT AM 600.

Bible study class is on Monday at 9 a.m., and the Boy Scouts meet in the fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

On Tuesday, Friendship Club is at Cherry Lane at noon, and Bay de Noc Choral Society practice is in the church sanctuary at 7 p.m.

Quilting is at 9 a.m. on Wednesday. The Midweek Lenten services are at noon and 7 p.m. The 7 p.m. service will feature the Grand View Choir from Des Moines, Iowa. The soup supper is at 5:30.

On Thursday, MOPS will meet at 6 p.m.

Just Meez is at Herford & Hops at 11:30 a.m. on Friday.

Bethany is handicap accessible. Read more about Bethany by visiting the website www.bethanyescanaba.com or by looking for it on Facebook.

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.

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 is Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Sunday School is from 10:30 to 112:30. The women of ELCA meet at 10:30 in the Parish Hall. Confirmation students should meet at the church at 3:30 p.m. to leave for the Marked Event at Immanuel, Escanaba.

Confirmation class for grades six through eighth is Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. Lenten supper is at 6, followed by the service at 7. The theme for this Lent is “Seeking the Lord’s Presence.”

The Calvary Quilters meet each Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. New quilters and new helpers are always welcome. Donations of old sheets, fabric, and blankets are always needed.

ESCANABA FREE

ESCANABA (AFLC) – Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 a.m. The family worship service begins at 10:30.

Bible study is at 6:30 on Wednesday evening. A new book to study will be chosen.

Women’s prayer group is gathers on Thursday afternoon at 4.

FIRST

GLADSTONE (ELCA) – Worship with Holy Communion takes place at 8 and at 10:30 a.m with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. Sunday School for age 4 through 5th grade, confirmation class, and HALO (Hour of Adult Learning Opportunities) for adults all begin at 9:15. The Praise Band rehearses at 11:45.

The Sewing Circle gathers at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, and the Clergy Text Study meets at 10:30. The welcoming committee meets at noon. Tuesday also is the deadline for submissions to the April newsletter.

On Wednesday, Bible study is at 9:30 a.m. The After School Bible Experience for K through 5th grades begins at 4 p.m., with a soup supper at 6, followed by Lenten worship at 6:30. Confirmation class will meet at 7, and the Chancel Choir will rehearse also at 7.

On Thursday, Love Circle gathers at 9:30 a.m., and Faith Circle meets at 7 p.m.

Tried-n-True will hold its monthly program and luncheon at noon on Friday. Call the office at 428-4565 by noon on Wednesday to sign up.

For more information, call 428-4565 or visit them 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.

For more information, call the church office at 446-3446.

OUR SAVIOR

ESCANABA – The youth group will serve the evening meal for H.A.T.I. today at 6:30. After the meal, they will meet with DCE Kristin from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for Bible study. Daylight Savings Time begins tomorrow. Do not forget to spring ahead one hour before retiring tonight.

The Fifth Sunday in Lent is being celebrated with a traditional worship service at 8 a.m. The adult Bible study and Sunday School meet at 9:15. The second service, a contemporary one, begins at 10:30 a.m.

On Monday, the church elders will meet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the church council at 7.

S.H.A.P.E. Women’s Bible Study, led by DCE intern Kristin Allen meets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The men’s Bible study, led by Pastor Al, looking at “An Uncommon Event” by Tony Dungy also meets at 5:30.

On Wednesday, a light supper will be served at 6 p.m. before the service at 7. The service, titled “One Little Word can Fell Him” is from Isaiah 49: 1-6, 8: 17-22. The Lenten theme is “Singing with the Exiles” as they are restored to their home.

At 6:30 a.m. on Thursday the Early Men’s Bible Study takes place.

Parents of Youth attending the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in July are asked to attend a participant and parent update meeting at 6 p.m. at the church on Saturday, March 19.

The Pastor is Rev. Al Schubert, II, and Kristin Allen is the DCE.

Our Savior Lutheran Church is located at 2401 North Lincoln Rd. in Escanaba. The church’s Facebook address is Our Savior Lutheran Church.

SALEM

BARK RIVER (NALC) – Sunday morning worship with full communion is at 10. This week’s text is from John 12:1-8. Coffee fellowship immediately follows the service. A council meeting will be at 11:30.

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

On Wednesday, the Salem quilters sew at 9:30 a.m. Choir practice is at 6 p.m., and a soup and sandwich dinner is from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by the Lenten service at 7.

Adult Bible study is on Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

SALEM EVANGELICAL

ESCANABA – Sunday worship services for the Fifth Sunday in Lent are at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. Bible study for adults, and Sunday school and teen Bible classes for children four years old to 12th grade each begin at 9:15.

On Monday Pastor will be at the pastor’s meeting in Iron Mountain from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Pastor is at St. Paul’s, Marquette on Tuesday.

On Wednesday, confirmation class begins at 4:30 p.m. A soup and sandwich supper is at 5:30, followed by worship at 6:30.

Bible study meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday, and there will be an elder’s meeting at 4 p.m.

On Saturday, Pastor is at St. Paul’s, Marquette.

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 Fifth Sunday in Lent is observed at the 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service. Pastor Ronald Zindler presides and preaches on the Old Testament lesson: Isaiah 43: 16-21. If God’s miracles in the past were awesome, just imagine what’s to come for those who follow Him! The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated for the forgiveness of sin and strengthening of faith. Sister congregation Grace Lutheran in Powers will have the same service and sermon at 9:15 a.m. (CDT). Coffee and conversation follow the service.

Catechism class will be after school on Wednesday at the parsonage from 3:45 to 4:45. Adult Bible study on “Christianity, Cults, and World Religions” will resume after Easter. The final midweek Lenten service is at sister congregation Grace in Powers. The service begins at 7:30 p.m. Preaching will be Pastor Zindler.

Adult Bible study of Jeremiah is on Friday at 10 a.m. Bring Bibles and pencils or pens.

To learn more about the Bible or about St. Paul’s or Grace, 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

BARK RIVER UNITED

BARK RIVER – Worship service for the Fifth Sunday In Lent is at 9 a.m., studying the series “Restored In Christ.” This week’s message is “Restored in Christ: Broken Justice.” Scriptures are Leviticus 16:20-22; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21; and John 19:1-16. Following worship, brunch will be served. Hermansville First United Methodist is a sister church. They meet at 9:30 (CDT) on Sunday with the same worship service.

Parishioners who wish to have flowers on the altar for Easter are asked to sign the clipboard, listing who is giving, and of whom they are in memory or honor. The information will be printed in the Easter bulletin.

Also, food baskets will be put together to help those in need, so when shopping, remember to pick up items, both food and paper products, to help fill the baskets.

On Monday, there is a Pinecrest worship and communion service at 2:30 p.m. Carpooling from Bark River leaves at 2.

Men’s ecumenical breakfast is Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Firekeepers’ Restaurant.

On Wednesday, Kids-For-Christ meet from 4 to 5 p.m. for Bible lessons, singing, and crafts for Easter.

Faith Nibblers’ Bible study is on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at Bev’s.

CENTRAL UNITED

ESCANABA – Don’t forget to turn clocks ahead one hour this evening. Sunday School classes for all ages begin at 9:15 a.m. The Women’s Group meets in Room #9. Coffee fellowship is at 10, followed by the 10:30 worship service. Nursery is available during the worship service. WDBC Radio 680AM airs the 10:30 worship service each Sunday. Sunday’s message is titled “Ancient Paths for Today: Canaanite Woman’s Path of Faith.” All are invited to lunch after service as the Vision Process continues. Pastor Donna will preside at a service at 2 p.m. at Bishop Noa.

Tuesday morning Bible study meets at 9:30 in the lounge. The “Loving Fingers” quilting group gathers every Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Room #9.

During Lent there will be a soup and sandwich supper at 6 p.m. in Room 9, followed by Vespers at 6:30 in the chapel on Wednesday.

The committees will meet on Thursday at 6 p.m., followed by the council at 7:15.

Pasties will be sold on Friday, March 18. Orders need to be in by 9:15 a.m. Monday to June at 786-9577 or to the office at 786-0643

FIRST UNITED

ESCANABA – Sunday school for both children and adults is at 9:15 a.m. The worship service on this Fifth Sunday in Lent is at 10:30. Chancel Bells will play during the service. Intermediate Bells practices after the service.

Chancel Bells will practice on Monday at 7:15 p.m.

Chancel Choir practice is on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m., and there will be an administrative council meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m.

There is a basket with small, cloth bags for collecting coins and dollars during Lent for the Haiti School hot lunch program.

MEMORIAL UNITED

GLADSTONE – Sunday morning worship is at 8:30 and 10:30. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15. A staffed nursery is available during Sunday school and the 10:30 service. Communion will be celebrated this Sunday.

The knitters work together on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. “Youthquakes” begins at 4 p.m. The Wednesday evening supper is at 5, along with Bible study at 5:45. The Glory Ringers practice is at 6, followed by the Jubilee Choir at 7.

The Thursday morning Bible study is at 10. A Lenten study based on Eric Elnes’s book “Gifts of the Dark Wood” runs from 12:30 to 2 p.m.

Next Saturday, March 19, there will be a memorial service for Paul Vanderdonck at 11 a.m., with visitation the hour preceding. A luncheon will follow the service. The church Movie Night will be later that evening at 6.

Memorial’s Clothes Closet is open each Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gently used clothing is available for all.

For more information, visit the church website at www.gladstonechurch.org.

NEW HORIZONS

MINISTRY

(Free Methodist)

GLADSTONE – Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, followed by the morning worship service at 11 with Pastor Jason Marsh. Junior church and nursery are provided. A monthly fellowship dinner will follow the service. The teen group meets at 6 p.m.

Kids’ Club, HEROS (Helping Everyone Realize Our Savior), has moved to Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Donations of snacks and drinks will be appreciated. Adult Choir rehearsal is at 6. Mid-week Bible study in the Book of Genesis follows at 7.

A collection of nonperishable food items for the Salvation Army Food Pantry is ongoing.

UNITED METHODIST

TRENARY – Sunday worship begins at 9 a.m. and Sunday school is at 10:15. Fellowship hour with coffee and snacks will follow the service.

NONDENOMINATIONAL

AGAPE MINISTRIES

ESCANABA – Sunday services are at 10 and 7 p.m. with prayer time a half hour before each service. Sunday school is also at 10.

Mid-week service with prayer time is Wednesday at 7 p.m. The youth also meet at 7.

CHURCH OF CHRIST

ESCANABA – Adult Bible class is directed by Jason Davis at 10 a.m. Sunday. He is leading the class through a study of the Word of God and what is involved in being saved. There are classes for all age groups.

Christian Closet is open on the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’s non-perishable food, clothing, and household items. Everything is free of charge.

The Escanaba church hosts the TV Bible study, ” Let the Bible Speak,” every Sunday morning at 10 on TV-6. Dave Grant is the host of the study and also prepares a lesson for The Escanaba church for 11 a.m. every Sunday.

For more information, call (906)233-0065 or visit www.letthebiblespeak.net.

FORD RIVER

COMMUNITY CHAPEL

FORD RIVER – Pastor Jay’s adult and the children’s Sunday school classes both 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.

A women’s prayer breakfast is on Saturday, March 19.

There are ongoing Bible studies. Call the church at 786-0747 for more details.

Pastor Jay’s sermons are available at fordriverchapel.com under “media.”

LAKESIDE

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ESCANABA – Sunday school for all ages begins at 9 a.m. The worship service, led by Mary Gavlek, follows at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum delivers the message titled “On the Road to the Cross – When god Prayed.” Holy Communion is offered with meditation by Keith Mattson, and junior church is available. There will be a planned potluck following the service.

The women’s Monday evening Bible study is in the process of picking a new study. Call Mary at 786-4133 if interested in joining.

The sewing/quilting group meets at 10 a.m. on Thursday. For more information, call Mary P. at 786-1997.

A second women’s Bible study takes place twice monthly on Saturday at 9 a.m. Call Heather at 786-1027 for location.

ROCK BIBLE CHAPEL

ROCK – Sunday services include Communion at 10 a.m., followed by Coffee Fellowship at 10:30. Family Bible Hour is at 11.

Women’s Bible study is held at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Adult Bible takes place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

For more information on RBC and other ministries, including kids/youth special events, contact 356-6346.

SILVER WINDS

ESCANABA – Worship services start at 10:30 a.m., and nursery is provided. Classes for K-12 are offered during the sermon.

There is a women’s Bible study on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., and a men’s Bible study on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Men’s Connect meets the last Saturday of every month for breakfast, Bible study and to do projects.

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, with communion, will begin at 10. Coffee and fellowship will follow the service.

For information about the church, call 238-4252.

PENTECOSTAL

APOSTOLIC

TRUTH TABERNACLE

GLADSTONE – Sunday school and worship service with Pastor William Langston begins at 10 a.m.

Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 7 p.m.

For more information about church activities, call 474-6441.

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.

FAMILY LIFE CENTER

ESCANABA – Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer and assistant is Robert Childress.

Monday prayer meeting begins at 7 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study is at 7.

The youth service begins at 7 p.m. Friday.

PRESBYTERIAN

FIRST

ESCANABA – The youth serve “Breakfast for a Buck” every Sunday morning from 8:30 to 9:30. The menu includes pancakes, bacon and hot coffee. Following breakfast, diners can go to their church for services or stay for Sunday School and worship. Donations will help fund the confirmation class’s first-ever trip to New York City. All are welcome. A children’s Bible study class called “One Room Sunday School” is being taught by Linda Peterson from 9:30 to 10 a.m. There are two adult Bible study classes. “Peace,” led by Jill Martin, and “What do We Believe and Why do we Believe it,” led by Kathy Christianson, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the library. The 10:30 a.m. worship service for the Fifth Sunday in Lent will be led by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Duke and liturgist, John Erickson. The musical offering is given by Bill Rinne and music director, D. Ann Wood. Childcare with Bible stories is available in the nursery from 10 a.m. to noon for children aged infant through preschool.

A Lenten devotional class is being held Wednesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the library, through March 16., led by Rev. Dr. Cheryl Duke. This is an opportunity to participate in short devotionals and what’s called a breath prayer which is a short, ancient form of praise and petition.

SEVENTH-DAY

ADVENTIST

ESCANABA

ESCANABA – Bible study for all ages begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Worship hour follows at 11. 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.

SALVATION ARMY

ESCANABA

ESCANABA – Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. Worship hour follows at 11.

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 Fellowship’s Sunday morning service is held at the Bonifas Arts Center (studio entrance) at 10:30. John Gagnon will serve as service leader and offer the homily titled, “Our Moral Imagination.” The 9 a.m. forum topic is, “The Tragedy of Commons.” Child care and education are offered during the service, and coffee social precedes and follows the service.

The Fellowship will host the March 19 Salvation Army lunch.

Unitarian Universalism is an open-minded, welcoming faith that draws on many religious traditions. Inclusive to all ages, classses, personal differences, races/ethnicities and spiritual beliefs, all are welcome in their search for spiritual truth and meaning. The UU faith and actions are guided by ‘deeds’ and the Seven principles.

For more information, contact the Coordinator at (906)241-2751, bdnuucoordinator@gmail.com, www.baydenocuu.org. or on Facebook.

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 sites.google.com/site/escanabazen/