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. Velinda Webb, New Life Wake Up Ministries Inc, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., Evangelist Christine Carroll, Well Woman International Ministries Inc., Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, Williamsport
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. The Rev. Danesta Whaley, CityChurch, Williamsport, and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville (men), the Rev. Margaret Balliet, John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport. (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Marge Thompson, St. John's-Newberry United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers
Sunday:
The Meadows, 3 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
The Hillside, 3 p.m., Patricia Burket, State Road United Methodist Church, Cogan Station.
Rose View Court, 3 p.m., Pastor Bill Hague, Bethel Presbyterian Church, Williamsport.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Covenant Central Presbyterian Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Margaret Balliet, John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Dorothy Anderson, Love Unlimited Ministries, 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 Gwen Bernstine, Executive Director of United Churches of Lycoming County, 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 Robert and the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, presidential hobbiests, will help celebrate our presidents during the week we celebrate Presidents Day. 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. Ash Wednesday will be celebrated at 1 p.m. immediately following Ecumenical Lunch with a Communion Service and Imposition of Ashes in the Sanctuary. The service is open to the public.
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, a member of First Baptist Church in Williamsport and the executive director of United Churches.
