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., Pastor Ann Runnels, Nisbet United Methodist Church.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Rob Manzinger, First Baptist Church, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. the Rev. Georgianna Welsh, Maple Street AME Zion Church, Williamsport. (men), the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County. (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., the Rev. Georgianna Welsh, Maple Street AME Zion Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Leonra Georges, Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Williamsport.
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. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Dorothy Anderson, Love Unlimited Ministries, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, Pastor Ann Runnels, Nisbet United Methodist Church.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, Grace Lucas, St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Williamsport.
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. Jim Behrens, 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 (Feb. 1) Charles Getchel will be bringing his hand bells so that we can enjoy being part of "An Old Fashioned Hymn Sing and a New Fashioned Hymn Ring." Getchel is a member of Pine Street United Methodist Church and he promises that everyone who comes will be able to enjoy participating in this musical program. 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. Kathleen Ersham. Ersham is the pastor of Third Street and DuBoistown United Methodist churches in Williamsport.
