Churches announce services and programs
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 morning worship services will be held at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Nursery is available for both services. The church offers a variety of children and adult discipleship groups in both small and large group settings with specific needs in mind. “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 p.m. at Culver’s. MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) is held on the first and third Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. and the third Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. at the church.
Wednesday’s ministries are at 6:30 p.m. These include youth group, Royal Rangers, girls’ ministries, adult Bible study, and Life Groups. Nursery is available.
Celebrate Recovery is on Thursday, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m.
The men’s breakfast is held on the last Saturday of the 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 to learn more about the church, visit their 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 — Sunday worship will take place at 9:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Fellowship time will be held at 10:30 a.m., and Grace Kids Ministry will meet during the 11 a.m. service for children in nursery through fifth grade.
Student ministries for junior high students will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Grace Church. Student ministries for high school students will meet on Sundays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kelly home. Contact the church office 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 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.
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 for all ages meets at 10 a.m. Worship will take place at 11 a.m. Youth group for grades 7-12 takes place on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at the home of Pastor Wes. Evening services include prayer meeting at 6 p.m. followed by the service at 7 p.m.
Awana for grades K-6th meets Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome.
Ladies Bible studies will take place on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Call Becky at 241-3644 if you are interested.
A youth group sledding event will take place on Sunday, Jan. 21st at 3:45 p.m. leaving from the church. Call if interested.
For more information, visit the church’s website at barkriverbiblechurch.com, e-mail brbc@att.net or call 466-2486. All times listed are eastern.
ROCK BIBLE CHAPEL
ROCK — Worship service is at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Youth group, women’s Bible study, and adult Bible studies take place during the week.
Kid’s club is held the first and third Wednesdays, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. This is for kindergarten to fifth graders.
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 10 a.m., followed by the morning worship service with Pastor Ann Salyer at 11 a.m.
Wednesday night fellowship starts with family dinner at 6 p.m., followed by Caravan Scouting Program for children of all ages and Bible study for adults. Contact Pastor Ann Salyer at 786-2339.
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 — The church will meet at the meetinghouse at 10:30 a.m. for a time of singing, praying, and scriptures. Sunday school is at 9:15 a.m. for grade 7 through adults and during the 10:30 a.m. service for K-6th grade.
On Wednesday, Bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Both studies will meet in the kitchen.
On Sunday, Jan. 28, the annual meeting will be held immediately after the 10:30 a.m. service.
EPISCOPAL
ST. ALBAN
MANISTIQUE — Holy Eucharist will be offered at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. service. Rev. Angus Wright will preside.
For more information, call Rev. Angus Wright at (906) 341-0022 or Deacon Sallie Diller at (906) 283-3268.
The church, located at 301 Range Street, is handicapped accessible.
ST. STEPHEN
ESCANABA — All are invited to celebrate the Second Sunday after the Epiphany with a 10 a.m. service. Rev. Laura Woodworth will preside, and Richard Rusch will preach.
On 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 — Holy Eucharist will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday. The Rt. Rev. Rayford J. Ray will preside and preach at the service. Church school begins at 10 a.m. Childcare is available each Sunday. The vestry will meet following the service.
Volunteers are needed for various outreach programs, including Bay College Meals, Saturday Noon Luncheons at the Salvation Army, and Community of Christ Meals on the first Monday of each month (proceeds go to St. Vincent de Paul).
Episcopal Women’s Group will meet at Marygrove Retreat Group Jan. 26-28. For more information, please call 906-228-7160.
EVANGELICAL COVENANT
UNITED
GLADSTONE — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Nursery care is provided every Sunday during worship service.
The youth director is Tana Porath.
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 — Worship services will be held at 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at the 8:30 a.m. service, and at the 10:45 a.m. service on the first and third Sunday of the month during the school year. All are welcome. Coffee fellowship is from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. At 9:30 a.m., adult forum hour will be held, Sunday school classes will meet, and the senior choir and children and cherub’s choir will practice.
The Sunday morning worship service airs each week from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. on WCHT AM 600 and FM 105.5.
On Monday, Bible study class will take place in the fellowship hall at 9 a.m. The Church Council and Boy Scouts Troop 408 will meet at 7 p.m.
On Tuesday, the Bay de Noc Choral Society will practice in the church sanctuary at 7 p.m., and men’s dartball will take place at Bethany at 7:30 p.m.
Quilting will take place in the fellowship hall at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
On Sunday, Jan. 21, Rev. James Duehring will be the guest pastor.
The Ark Preschool is a licensed, non-profit, preschool for children two and half to six years old. A certified director, teachers, and teaching assistants provide an enriched environment for the children to grow. The Ark continues to offer classes for children each Tuesday through Thursday in the education wing. For more information or to register for the 2017-18 school year, call Chris Brzezenski at 428-1630 or Bethany Lutheran Church at 786-5410.
Bethany is handicap accessible. For more information, visit www.bethanyescanaba.com or 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 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 — The Second Sunday after the Epiphany will be celebrated today at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with Service of Holy Communion at both services. Serving on Sunday will be ushers David Holmgren and Mark Hansen, Reader Jim Lundberg and acolyte Clay Christoff. School will be held after the church service at 10:30 a.m. All women of the congregation are invited to attend the WELCA meeting today at 10:30 a.m.
Committee reports for the annual meeting are due at the church office on Monday. The annual congregation meeting will be Feb. 4.
The Calvary Dart Ball team will be visiting First Lutheran on Tuesday; the match begins at 7:30 p.m. The quilters meet at 9 a.m. on Friday in the Parish Hall.
Pastor will be in Milwaukee for several days beginning Friday. There will be no Saturday night worship service on Jan. 20
ESCANABA FREE (AFLC)
ESCANABA — Sunday school for all ages will resume next week. Family worship service will begin at 10:30 a.m. The service will be led by Deacons Bob Larson, Steve Gartland, and Tom Lancour. Music will be provided by Betsy Lancour.
Bible study is held on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. in the lower level of the church.
FAITH
ROCK — Sunday service begins at 10:45 a.m. Sunday school will be in session during the service.
Coffee and fellowship will follow. There will be a council meeting after church.
For any other information, call the church office at 906-356-6225.
FIRST (ELCA)
GLADSTONE — Worship with Holy Communion takes place at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Sunday, with Rev. Tom Otis presiding. Sunday school for kindergarten through fifth grades and Confirmation class for sixth through eighth grades begin at 9:15 a.m. There will be a coffee hour at 11:45 a.m.
The sewing circle gathers at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Clergy text study meets at 10:30 a.m., and the welcome team meets at noon.
Bible study meets at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. The afterschool Bible experience for kindergarten through fifth grades takes place from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Confirmation class takes place at 6 p.m., and the chancel choir will rehearse at 7 p.m.
On Thursday, Love Circle will gather at 9:30 a.m. and Faith Circle will meet at 7 p.m.
Tried-n-True will hold their monthly program and luncheon at noon Friday. Call the church office by Wednesday to RSVP.
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 — “Sonday” school, confirmation, and choir start at 9 a.m. Sunday. At 9:30 a.m., Bible study will be held. Worship will take place at 10:30 a.m. Fellowship/coffee hour begins at 11:30 a.m. An AA meeting will be held at 8 p.m. in the church lounge.
On Monday, there will be an XYZ (Extra Years of Zest) potluck luncheon for anyone, especially those who are 55 or older. The guest speaker will be Jamie Koshak from Perspectives. The Boy Scouts will meet at 7 p.m.
Sewing is at 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, there will be a special council meeting at 6:30 p.m. AA will meet at 8 p.m.
Bible study will take place on Thursday beginning at 7:15 p.m.
VA support groups meet Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, HATI training will take place at 6:30 p.m.
The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28.
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the ILCW Lenten breakfast will take place at 9:15 a.m. with a program to follow. All are invited, but are asked to RSVP to the church office.
The annual meeting will take place after worship on Sunday, Feb. 4. All confirmed members are encouraged to attend.
The church is located at 600 South Lincoln Road. For more information call the church at 786-6771 or visit online at www.immanuelconnection.org.
OUR SAVIOR
ESCANABA — The youth group will meet from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today. For any questions, please contact DCE Noah Bauer at 719-338-4364.
The Second Sunday after the Epiphany will be celebrated Sunday at 8 a.m. Adult Bible study and Sunday school will be held at 9: 15 a.m. Contemporary worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. Confirmation class meets at noon.
On Tuesday, Bible study meets at the church at 5:30 p.m.
Aktion club will meet at noon on Thursday.
The Camp Luther Retreat in Three Lakes, Wis. for the Junior High School youth leaves Friday and will return Sunday, Jan. 21.
There will be no youth group meeting on Saturday as the youth will be attending Camp Luther.
SALEM (NALC)
BARK RIVER — Sunday worship will begin at 10 a.m. with full communion. Interim Pastor is Rev. Lee Leverance. This week’s lesson is John 1: 43-51. Coffee fellowship will follow the service.
A council meeting will be held on Sunday at 11: 30 a.m.
Bible study will gather on Monday at 10 a.m.
Men’s ecumenical group meets at the Firekeepers restaurant on Tuesday at 8 a.m.
Choir practice is also Tuesday at 6 p.m.
The local TOPS club meets at the church on Tuesday evening at 5:30 p.m.
Salem quilters gather on Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m.
SALEM EVANGELICAL
ESCANABA — Worship services for the Third Sunday After the Epiphany will be held on Sunday at 8 and 10:30 a.m., with Pastor Paul Doletzky leading the services. Holy Communion will be celebrated at both services. The Lutheran Girl Pioneers will meet from 3 to 5 p.m.
On Tuesday, Bible class meets at 10 a.m.
Catechism class meets from 4:30 to 5:40 p.m. Wednesday.
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 — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hyde will be observing the Second Sunday of Epiphany at its 8:30 a.m. Sunday worship service.
Pastor Ronald Zindler will preach on the gospel reading for the day, John 1: 43-51 and “Could God use Jesus even though he came from Nazareth?” The Lord’s Supper will also be celebrated. Our sister parish, Grace Lutheran in Powers, will use the same readings and sermon at its 9:15 a.m. CST service. The public is invited to either church service.
Coffee and conversation will follow the service at St. Paul’s.
At Grace, the service will be followed by the Family choir practice which will be immediately followed by adult Bible class.
St. Paul’s Bible study will continue on Friday in the lower classroom beginning at 10 a.m. Bring your Bible and a pencil or pen.
If you would like to learn more about the Bible or about St. Paul’s or Grace, please call Pastor Zindler at 553-732
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.
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 for all ages begins at 9:15 a.m. Coffee fellowship is at 10 a.m., followed by the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Nursery is available during the worship service. Pastor’s Sunday message is “Unqualified.” The women’s group will meet in room 9 at 9:15 a.m.
WDBC Radio 680AM airs the 10:30 a.m. worship service each Sunday.
Tuesday morning Bible study resumes on Jan. 16. The “Loving Fingers” quilting group meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 10 a.m. in room 9. New quilters are always- welcome.
Wednesday Bible study is at 6 p.m. in the lounge, and the group will be reading Max Lucado’s book “He Chose the Nails.” All are welcome.
Pastor Elise will hold community office hours every Wednesday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at Stone’s Deli.
The next meeting night is Thursday. The committees will meet at 6 p.m., followed by the council at 7:15 p.m.
The next pasty sale will be held on Friday. Orders must be submitted by 9:15 a.m. on Monday.
Sunday, Jan. 21 is Noisy Offering Sunday.
FIRST UNITED
ESCANABA — Worship on Sunday will take place at 9:30 a.m., and a special offering will be taken for Human Relations Day. Proceeds will go to ministries such as community outreach programs and work with youth offenders. A time of fellowship and coffee will follow the worship service, and Sunday school for youth and adults will start at 10:45 a.m. The youth group meets at Centeral UM Church at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Chancel choir is on Wednesday at 7:15 p.m.
There is a chart in the lobby highlighting the church’s mission giving for 2017.
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 — The regular meeting of the Youthquakes and Tremors will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
Sunday morning worship is at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. A staffed nursery is available. A special “heat offering” envelope will be included in the bulletin to help neighbors in need stay warm this winter.
On Wednesday, the knitters and quilters meet at 9 a.m. Pastor Caroline Hart leads the youth class at 6 p.m., and the bell choir practices at the same time.
The Thursday morning Bible study is at 10 a.m, followed by the Companions class at 11:30.
The church’s free movie night will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.
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, contact mumc@gladstonechurch.org or visit the church’s 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.
Wednesday will be Youth groups, along with the midweek Bible study, begin at 7 p.m.
Monthly game night is the first 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 — A new adult Bible class is on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. Keith Cartwright will be teaching a course on the letter to the Colossian church. Bring your Bible. Keith has handouts and worksheets for each class. Dave Grant continues his presentations on the Book of Romans on Sundays at 11 a.m.
Families are invited to join us on Wednesday evenings for our activities. We meet together for supper at 5:30 p.m. and activities begin at 6 p.m. Everyone can participate, activities for all ages.
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.
Service is videotaped live on Facebook at 10:35 a.m. each Sunday. However, announcements, prayers, and songs all begin at 10 a.m. for anyone attending 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. On those nights only in summer, the prayer meeting is 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 for all ages is at 9 a.m. The worship service, led by Mary Gavlek, follows at 10 a.m. Pastor Mark Highum will deliver the message, which is titled “Giving to God: Paying the Price (2 Samuel 24: 1-25).” Holy Communion will be offered with the meditation by Jim Steinmetz, and junior church is available.
The women’s Monday evening Bible study is preparing for a new study. Contact Mary G. at 786-4133 for information.
The youth group, “The Vision,” meets Thursday at 6:30 p.m. For questions, contact Terry at 789-4301.
Another women’s Bible study takes place twice monthly on Saturday at 9 a.m. Call Heather at 233-0364 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. 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 10 a.m. at 301 N. Lincoln St. inside the Delta Plaza Mall in Escanaba. Enter at the back main entrance by Shopko. Children’s ministry available for children up to ten years old during worship.
Women’s Bible studies available.
Student life starts the first Wednesday of December from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, call Paul Culbertson at 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 Epiphany will be celebrated by the Lord’s Supper. The service will be led by Pastor Bo Lange, and the liturgist will be Rod Rahoi. A musical offering will be given by Bill Rinne and music director D. Ann Wood.
Childcare with Bible stories will be available in the nursery 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 noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST
BAY DE NOC AREA
U.U. FELLOWSHIP
ESCANABA — The UU Fellowship’s 10:30 a.m. service will be held at the Bonifas Arts Center, 700 1st Avenue South studio entrance Sunday. Child care is provided for the service, and socialization precedes and follows the service. A forum discussion on the Second Unitarian Universalist Principle, “Relevance of the Ten Commandments,” will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the upper gallery of the Bonifas Arts Center. Service will be led and presented by Cheryl Church on the topic of “This I Know – Dreamers Aren’t Daft.”
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/.