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, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., the Rev. Sarah Hershberger, St. Luke Lutheran Church, Williamsport
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., the Rev. Margaret Balliet, John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport.
Pre-Release Center, 3:30 p.m. Yokefellow (men), Yokefellow (women).
Valley View Nursing Home, 2 p.m., the Rev. Ken Woods-Henderson, Northway Presbyterian Church, Williamsport.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., Sarah Bower, South Williamsport United Methodist Church.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Covenant Central Presbyterian Church.
Williamsport Sycamore Manor, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport, and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Montoursville.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Robin Bear, St. Paul-Calvary United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Jerry Cline, Retired United Methodist pastor.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
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. Ron Shellhamer, interim pastor, Redeemer 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. On Wednesday, Jenny Thorsen, the restore manager for the Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity will be the speaker and will discuss how to use your purchasing power to help support habitat's mission. 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. Dan Kovalak, pastor of Holy Cross Orthodox Church in Loyalsock Township.
