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. John Butler, Wings of Love Community Church, South Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m. Sara Bower, South Williamsport United Methodist Church.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., the Rev. Dr. Rob Manzinger, First Baptist Church, Williamsport.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. Yokefellow (men), Yokefellow (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., Kelly Erhard, Bethel United Methodist Church, Loyalsock Township.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Marge Thompson, St. John's-Newberry United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Williamsport.
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, St. Paul Calvary United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Kathleen Ehrsham, Third Street and DuBoistown United Methodist Churches.
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 Pastor Dorothy Anderson, Co-Pastor of Love Unlimited, 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. Next Wednesday the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, executive director of United Churches of Lycoming County, will be the speaker and will focus on Jesus' "Great Prayer," sometimes referred to as His "High Priestly Prayer." 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 for Holy Week through Easter Day will be the Rev. Gwen Bernstine. Bernstine is the executive director of United Churches of Lycoming County.
