MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Mansfield Memories Committee will host its annual summer service at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, at the Mansfield Pioneer Church.

Pastor Jim Janofksi of the Randville Bible Church will officiate the ecumenical gathering.

The old pump organ will accompany favorite hymns, which everyone is welcome to join in singing.

All are invited to stay for fellowship and food after the service. They remind everyone to bring a lawn chair for comfortable outdoor seating.

There is no admission fee, but there will be a free-will offering to help defray expenses.

Each year hundreds of people visit this unique historical log church and express their appreciation of the efforts for all those who helped with the reconstruction and maintenance of the only church that Mansfield has ever known in its 134 year history.

Those who would like to tour the church and learn more about the site near the Michigamme River in the “Old Mansfield” location can do so prior to the service.

The church is on Stream Road and can be accessed by turning off of Highway M-69 onto the Mansfield Cutoff Road, approximately 6 miles west of Sagola and 4 miles east of Crystal Falls. Travel on the Cutoff Road until you reach a fork and veer left onto Stream Road.

The church is also listed as a site on Iron County’s Heritage Trail.

The Mansfield Memories Committee has 501c3 status and accepts donations to maintain the church. Donations can be mailed to Sharon Nickels, Treasurer, 257 Wright Road, Crystal Falls MI 49920. Receipts will be sent for all donations.

The church is also available for private rentals. For more information about the service or church contact Shirley Beck at 906-367-0972 or Sharon Nickels at 906-875-6098.