Institutional services
The following institutional services are arranged for and reported by United Churches of Lycoming County:
Sunday:
County Prison, 1:45 and 3:15 p.m., Rick Douglas, Door Fellowship, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., Dawn White, New Life Wake Up Ministries Inc., Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., the Rev. Danesta Whaley, CityChurch, Williamsport, and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m., the Rev. Margaret Balliet, John G. Lake Ministries, 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. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Lenora Georgies, Holy Cross Orthodox Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, the Rev. Robin Bear, St. Paul Calvary United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Pastor Bill Hague, Bethel Linden Presbyterian Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Dr. Rob Manzinger, First Baptist 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:
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. James Behrens, Sr. Pastor of the Picture Rocks United Methodist Charge, 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. On Wednesday, the Rev. Ken Elkin, pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Williamsport, will share a travelogue about his recent trip to Spain. The 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, it is helpful if those who are not regular attendees would call United Churches at 322-1110 to help the caterer know how many to prepare for. Also, winter storm cancelations are placed on WRAK, 1400 AM, or you may call 419-1464.
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 of Lycoming County and a member of First Baptist Church of Williamsport.
