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. Ron Shellhamer, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., Pastor Dan Nichols, First Christian Church of Montoursville.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., Debra Buckman, St. Mark Lutheran Church, Williamsport.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. Yokefellow (men), Yokefellow (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., the Rev. Ken Weiss, First Church of Christ Disciples, Williamsport.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., the Rev. Ken Wagner-Pizza, Trinity Episcopal Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, Tuesday, 11 a.m. St. Paul-Calvary United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Ken Wagner-Pizza, Trinity Episcopal Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Margaret Balliet , John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
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. New Covenant United Church of Christ, 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. James Behrens, pastor of Trinity United Methodist 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, Jan. 11, the Rev. David Fishel will be the speaker. Chaplain Fishel is part of the Spiritual Care Department at Susquehanna Health and will discuss near-death experiences. A catered $6 lunch begins to be served at 11:45 a.m. in the church fellowship 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. Margaret Balliet. Rev. Margaret Balliet is state director of John G. Lake Ministries.
