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-Smith, New Life Wake Up Ministries, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care North, 2:15 p.m., Pastor Connie Waugh, Warrensville United Methodist Charge.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., Deb Backman, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 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., Lenora Georges, 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, the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
Williamsport Housing for the Elderly, 11 a.m. Wednesday, the Rev. Ken Wagner-Pizza, Trinity Episcopal Church, Williamsport.
Presbyterian Home, 11 a.m. Thursday, the Rev. Margaret Balliet, John G. Lake Ministries, Williamsport.
Roseview Center, 2 p.m. Thursday, Pastor Ann Overmiller, Ralston United Methodist Church.
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, pastor at 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. This Wednesday, the Rev. Kenton Hunt, pastor of First Southern Baptist Church who has been active in Southern Baptist Disaster Relief for many years, will discuss his experiences recently in New York City and some of the reasons Hurrican Sandy recovery will be different and more difficult than other recoveries. 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 Margaret Balliet, state director of John G. Lake Ministries.
