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. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., Patricia Burket, State Road United Methodist Church, Cogan Station.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m., Neil Smith, Door Fellowship, Williamsport (men), the Rev. Velinda Webb, New Life Wake Up Ministries Inc., Williamsport (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
Sundays:
The Meadows, 3 p.m., Pastor Connie Waugh, Warrensville United Methodist Charge.
The Hillside, 3 p.m., Pastor Bill Hague, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Williamsport.
Rose View Court, 3 p.m., Marge Thompson, St. John's-Newberry United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, Tuesday, 11 a.m., St. Paul-Calvary United Methodist Church.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., the Rev. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport, and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m., Wednesday, the Rev. Ken Wagner-Pizza, Trinity Episcopal Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m., Thursday, Miriam Logan, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m., Thursday, Miriam Logan, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
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.
10:50 a.m. Pine Street United Methodist Church, WWPA 1340 AM.
Radio News Show provided by United Churches:
9:15 a.m. Sunday: Religious News and Views: reporter this week is the Rev. Dr. Jim Behrens, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, Williamsport, 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. 18), The Rev. Dr. John Piper, a retired United Methodist pastor and dean emeritus of Lycoming College, and the Rev. Dr. John Charnock, the supervisor of spiritual care at Susquehanna Care, will be the speakers. They will help us to observe the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The program will begin the week with a discussion about "The Church of the Bible and the Church of the World." A serving of a catered $6 lunch begins 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. Gwen Bernstine, executive director of United Churches. The devotions, beginning with Jan. 18, will focus on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
