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., Rick Douglas, Door Fellowship, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., Evangelist Christine Carrol, Well Woman International Ministries.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. the Rev. Velinda Web, New Life Wake Up Ministries Inc., 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. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Calvary United Methodist Church.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Margaret Balliet, State Directory, John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport.
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. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Ann Overmiller, Ralston United Methodist Charge.
On the radio
Radio Services are provided by the following congregations:
8 a.m. The Salvation Army "Salvation Sounds," WWPA 1340.
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. 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 (Jan. 25), 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 conclude 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. Ken Wagner-Pizza. Pastor Ken is rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, 844 W. Fourth St.
