Institutional services
The following institutional services are arranged for and reported by United Churches of Lycoming County:
Sundays:
County Prison, 1:45 and 3:15 p.m., the Rev. Ann Runnels, Nisbet United Methodist Church.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., the Rev. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. the Rev. Velinda Webb, New Life Wake-Up Ministries, Williamsport (men), the Rev. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., the Rev. Dr. James Behrens, Trinity United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Anthony Mileto, St. John's Newberry United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Covenant Central Presbyterian Church.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, 10:30 a.m. the Rev. David Smith, Montoursville Presbyterian Church.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul - Calvary United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Jerry Cline, Retired United Methodist pastor.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Maurice Frontz, Messiah Lutheran Church, South Williamsport.
On the radio
Radio Services are provided by the following congregations:
8 a.m. The Salvation Army "Salvation Sounds," WWPA 1340 AM.
9 a.m. (Saturday) Jersey Shore Assembly of God, WJSA 1600 AM/96.3 FM.
9:20 a.m. Community Baptist Church, Montoursville, WJSA 1600 AM/96.3 FM.
10 a.m. Third Street United Methodist Church Williamsport, WRAK 1400 AM/WRKK 1200 AM.
10:50 a.m. Pine Street United Methodist Church, WWPA 1340 AM.
11 a.m. Covenant-Central Presbyterian Church, WRAK 1400 AM/WRKK 1200 AM.
Radio News Show provided by United Churches:
9:15 a.m. Sunday: Religious News And Views: reporter this week is the Rev. Dr. Ron Shellhammer, pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Williamsport, WRAK 1400 AM/WRKK 1200 AM.
Ecumenical luncheon
United Churches Wednesday noon ecumenical lunches are held each week of the school year at Pine Street United Methodist Church, 441 Pine St. This Wednesday (Dec. 21), Carl and Opal Schlapi will present the program. The husband and wife team are well know area musicians who will bring us a delightful program of Christmas songs. A catered $6 lunch begins to be served at 11:45 a.m. in Wesley Hall. Free parking is available in the lot north of the church. Although reservations are not needed, those not regular attendees should call United Churches at 322-1110 to help the caterer know how many to prepare for.
Devotion line
The United Churches telephone devotion line is available 24 hours a day by calling 322-5762. The devotionalist next week will be the Rev. Kathleen Ehrsam. Ehrsam is pastor of the Third Street and DuBoistown United Methodist churches.
