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EVENTS/ACTIVITIES
Easter Basket work bees, 10 a.m.-noon March 13 and 20, volunteers needed to help assemble Easter baskets for area children, donations also welcome, $5 per basket covers the cost of materials, checks should be made out to the Father Fred Foundation, or make donations at www.fatherfred.org; work bees held at the Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings St., TC; to volunteer, call Sue Bauer, 947-2055, ext. 34.
Mini-retreat for women, 9-11:30 a.m. March 13, based on the book "Lies Women Believe and The Truth That Sets Them Free" by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, free, child care available; Northland Community Church, 9105 E. Fouch Road, TC; for details or to register, call 932-7980 or visit www.northlandcommunity.org.
Discussion forums, informal coffee house setting, 6:30-8 p.m. discussion, from 8-11 p.m. attendees are encouraged to stay and socialize, coffee and refreshments available for a small fee; topics -- March 13 "If he needs a safe home, how do we shelter him" with Skip Brown from Freedom Builders and Sarah Lucas from Homestretch; March 27 "If she is hungry, how do we feed her" with Dianne Navarro from Fresh Food Partnership and Jan Heringa from Lake Ann United Methodist food pantry; L.A. Coffee House at Lake Ann United Methodist Church, 6583 First St., Lake Ann.
Swiss steak dinner, 4:30-6:30 p.m. March 13, carry-out meals and delivery available, $7 adults, $5 ages 12/younger, $20 families of four or more; Kalkaska United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe, Kalkaska.
St. Patrick's Dinner, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14, $12 adults, $4 children, kid-friendly food and take-out meals available, proceeds benefit Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund, sponsored by Leland Community United Methodist Church; at Leland School cafeteria, 200 N. Grand Ave., Leland.
Knight of Columbus Council #13958 breakfast, 9 a.m.-noon March 14, pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, apple sauce, coffee and more, donations accepted; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St., TC; Howard Super, 275-7649.
Concert by pianist Jim Hendricks, 4 p.m. March 14, suggested donation $15 adults, $5 students, $40 families; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; 947-6698 or www.fcctc.org.
Cherub Tales story time, 11-11:30 a.m. March 19, April 9 and 23, and May 7 and 21, favorite Bible stories and adventures based on Christian values for toddlers and preschoolers, participants invited to stay for lunch in the school's dining hall following story time; Holy Angels Preschool and Elementary, 130 E. 10th St., TC; 946-5961.
Community Easter Day Dinner, April 4, meals delivered starting at 12:30 p.m., public served 2:30-4:30 p.m. at VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; donations of time, money, food, baked goods, crafts, cards, plastic bags, brown grocery bags, items for survival kits, Easter lilies, bookmarks, pencils, cards with verses, vans and more needed; checks payable to Community Meals Program, with notation "Easter Dinner," may be mailed to P.O. Box 102, Traverse City, MI 49685; to volunteer, make a donation, share the names of shut-ins or others who will be alone on the holiday, or to arrange for transportation, call Sandra Svec, 263-7130.
Trinity Lutheran Church/Feinstein Foundation $1 Million Giveaway to Fight Hunger challenge, through April 30, challenges people to donate money or food items valued at $1 per item or pound to hunger-fighting agencies; donations recorded and amount submitted to the Foundation, which will divide $1 million proportionately among participating agencies nationwide; to help locally, direct monetary donations or food items to: Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 1003 S. Maple St., Traverse City, MI 49684, mention the Feinstein Foundation; to learn more, call 645-2544.
Baby Pantry, 9 a.m.-noon second Sat. of each month, diapers, wipes, lotions, cereal, food and bottles, for residents of northwest Grand Traverse, northeast Benzie and southern Leelanau counties, sponsored by Advent Lutheran Church; old fire hall, Lake Ann.
Lent
Lenten Soup Supper Series, 6:30 p.m. March 17 and 24, meal followed by a discussion of the "Letters of Paul" by the Rev. Daniel P. Richards, participants asked to bring a Bible, child care available on request; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington, TC; for details, call 947-2330.
Church Women United Lenten Luncheon Series, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs. during Lent (March 18, 25), $3 donation requested to benefit missions, reservations not required, special music and Lenten message; The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, 701 Westminster, TC.
Lenten fish dinner, 4-7 p.m. March 19, take-out meals available, $10 adults, $5 ages 10/younger, free for preschoolers, $35 family rate, non-refundable advance tickets available at a $8 reduced rate for seniors; Holy Rosary Church, Schomberg Road, north of Cedar; seniors can purchase advance tickets at the parish office or the Leelanau County Commission on Aging; for details, call 228-5429.
Lenten Book Discussion, 9-9:50 a.m. Sundays through March 21, discussion of Henri Nouwen's "Adam: God's Beloved," led by Mike McManus; Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; to register and for book ordering information, call 947-2330.
Fish Dinner, 5-7 p.m. March 26, proceeds benefit local charities, followed at 7 p.m. by Stations of the Cross; Christ the King Catholic Church, 3801 Shore Road, Acme; 947-7009.
Lenten Fish Fry, 5:30-7 p.m. March 26, $8 adults, $4 ages 12/younger; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Interlochen; 276-6372.
CLASSES/STUDY
Bible Study continues, 10 a.m. March 16, 23 and 30; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
"Life by Design" class continues, 7-8:30 p.m. March 17, 24 and 31, and April 14 and 21, no class April 7, join anytime, led by the Rev. Crystal Yarlott using Martha Beck's book "Steering by Starlight"; Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587.
FELLOWSHIP/MEETINGS
Episcopal Peace Fellowship, brown bag lunch meeting, 11:45 a.m. third Mon., Grace Episcopal Church, 341 E. Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
FOOD PANTRIES
Peninsula Bible Church, 9-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; corner of Titus and Fair streets, TC; 946-9451.
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 10 a.m.-noon Mon. and Thurs., or by appointment, drop off food donations during pantry hours or on Sun., serving northwest Grand Traverse and northeast Benzie counties; at the church, U.S. 31, Interlochen; 276-6372.
Kingsley United Methodist Church, 9 a.m.-noon Mon. and 7-8 p.m. Wed., no appointment necessary; at the church, 113 E. Blair St., Kingsley; 263-5278.
Grace Episcopal Church, Mon. and Fri., people needing food should call before noon on those days; pick up food before 2 p.m. at the church, 341 Washington St., TC; 947-2330.
Lake Ann United Methodist Church, serving northwestern Grand Traverse and northeastern Benzie counties; call for details; 275-7236, or 275-6029.
Revival Center of Cadillac, 8:30 a.m. Wed., and 6 p.m. every third Mon.; 984 Plett Road, bring a container to transport food; Cadillac; 775-2662.
St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, 1-3 p.m. Wed.; 912 S. Garfield, TC.
MEALS
Trinity Lutheran Church, 5 p.m. Sun., 5:30 p.m. Mon.; 1003 S. Maple St., TC.
The Salvation Army, noon Mon., Wed. and Fri.; 1239 Barlow St., TC.
Front Porch Community Cafe, Mon.-Sat., nutritious, affordable meals, sponsored by Front Porch Ministry; Main St., Ellsworth.
Friends of the Light Church, 11:30 a.m. Tues., sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 206 S. Oak St., TC.
First Church of the Nazarene, 5:30 p.m. Tues.; 1023 S. Division, TC.
First Christian Church, 5:30 p.m. Wed.; 3686 S. Airport Road, TC.
Community meal, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. every Wed., open to public, donations welcome but not required; United Methodist Church, 2525 Beebe Road, Kalkaska.
Central United Methodist Church, noon Thurs.; 222 Cass St., TC.
Faith Reformed Church, 5:30 p.m. Thurs.; 1139 E. Front, TC.
Grace Episcopal Church, noon Fri.; 341 Washington St., TC.
St. Francis High School, noon Sat., SFHS cafeteria, 123 E. 11th St., TC.
Hot meal, 5:30 p.m. Sat., free, everyone welcome; Peninsula Bible Church, corner of Titus and Fair streets, TC.
PRAYER/MEDITATION
Service of Prayer and Healing, 7 p.m. third Sun., quiet meditative worship, opportunity for individual laying on of hands and prayer for healing; Advent Lutheran Church, renovated fire garage, downtown Lake Ann; 632-0824 or www.adventlakeann.org.
Cenacle of Divine Mercy prayer meetings, 6-8 p.m. first and third Tues.; Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 720 Second St., TC; 941-8410.
Crossroads Community of Faith Men's Ministry, 8 a.m. second Sat.; Big Boy, U.S. 31 North, TC; 943-7312.
SINGLES
Singles for Christ, first and third Sat., for singles 40/older, sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church, Petoskey; for details or schedule of activities, call Frieda Lewitt, 347-5747.
Christian Singles Group at Immaculate Conception Church, meets 6 p.m. second Sat., potluck dinner, games and more; Immaculate Conception Centennial Hall, 720 Second St., TC; 947-5926.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Grief Share recovery/support group, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Mon. through April 26; Bay Pointe Community Church, 6880 Secor Road, TC; 922-9882.
WORSHIP
Lake Ann United Methodist Church New Life Center, 19900 First St., Lake Ann; 275-7236.
Lakeshore Community Church, 301 Water Street, East Jordan; 330-9224.
Long Lake Friends Church, North Long Lake and Church roads, TC; 946-5289.
Manton United Methodist Church, 102 N. Michigan Ave., Manton; 824-3593.
Mayfield Chapel, 2300 Church St., Mayfield; 947-1512 or mayfchap@aol.com.
Minar Bible Church, 9400 W. M-115, Mesick; 885-1818, bbrose@acegroup.cc.
New Hope Community Church, 5100 Bethesda Ct., Acme; 938-8056.
New Life Family Worship Center, 7030 W. 4 Road, south of Buckley; 269-4662.
Northern Lakes Community Church (Presbyterian USA), 5460 N. Long Lake Road, TC; enter off Herkner; 935-4556.
Northland Community Church, 9105 E. Fouch Road, TC; 946-9693.
Old Mission Congregational Church, corner of Swaney & Mission roads, Old Mission; 632-4860.
Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church, 16426 Center Road, Old Mission; 223-4393.
The Orchard Church, at TC Christian High School, 753 Emerson Road, TC; 947-5483 or www.OrchardChurchHome.com.
Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6790 M-115, Benzonia; 882-4326, www.cuaa.edu/~lcmosel/.
Peninsula Bible Church, 430 Fair St., TC; 946-9451 or 946-7209.
Pine Grove Church of God, 790 Indian Trail, TC; 946-8720; www.pinegroveministries.org.
Potter's House, UCC, meeting at Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC; 941-7041 or www.pottershouseucc.org.
Praise West Church, 508 W. 14th St., TC; 946-2090.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (WELS), 1778 High Lake Road, TC; 941-7812.
Redeemer Presbyterian Church (PCA), 402 W. Ninth St. at Wadsworth, TC; 946-1700 or www.redeemertraversecity.org.
Redeeming Grace Church, 3211 N. Garfield, TC; (231) 421-3966.
Resurrection Life Church, 4376 U.S. 31 S., TC; 943-0450, www.resonline.org.
River of Life Church, at the Christ Community Church building, corner of Seventh and Oak streets, TC; 943-9667 or www.riveroflife-tc.org.
Sacred Heart Church, Roman Catholic Latin Mass, Valley Road, east of 131, Mancelona; 587-8515.
Safe Harbor Baptist Church, at Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg; 642-1259.
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 8190 Lincoln, Beulah; 882-4241.
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13400 Center Road, TC; 223-7211 or 649-1339.
St. Mary Catholic Church, South St. Mary's Street, Lake Leelanau; 256-9676.
St. Michael's Lutheran Church LCMS, 912 S. Garfield, TC; 947-5293.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; 264-8871, www.stpaulselkrapids.org or office@stpaulselkrapids.org.
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Townline and M-22, Cedar; 228-6888.
St. Philip's Episcopal Church, 785 Beulah Highway, Beulah; 882-4506.
The Salvation Army, 1239 Barlow St., TC; 946-4644.
Sojourn Church, 1101 E. Front, TC; 360-4425; www.sojourntc.org.
Suttons Bay Bible Church, 3224 S. West Bay Shore Dr. (M-22), Suttons Bay; 271-4618.
The Tabernacle, 213 Wexford Ave., Buckley; 269-4190 or www.buckleychurch.com.
Traverse Bay Mennonite Church, 915 Carver St., TC; 947-8103, 941-1378 or 941-7840.
Traverse Bay United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, TC; 946-5323.
Trinity Lutheran Church (ELCA), James and 10th streets, Frankfort.
Trinity Lutheran Church, 1003 S. Maple, TC; 946-2720.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Grand Traverse, 6726 Center Road, TC; 947-3117 or www.uucgt.org.
Unity Church, 3600 Five Mile Road, TC; 938-9587 or www.unity-traverse.org.
Watershed Church, Building 50, Village Center, Grand Traverse Commons, TC; www.watershedtc.org or 218-3285.
West Bay Covenant Church, Cherry Bend Road at West Bay Shore Drive, TC; 946-7947.
West Side Community Church, 4975 E. Traverse Highway (M-72 West), TC; 941-9300 or office@tcwscc.com.
Windward Church, meets at 770 U.S. 31 (former TC Flooring Building), TC; 421-1403 or www.windwardchurch.org.
Woodside Wesleyan Church, 6789 Ole White Dr., Lake Ann; 275-7763.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
