An installation service was held recently at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 142 Market St., for new pastor Brian David Vasey. Vasey’s first Sunday was in early November and, after a few weeks, a service is held to be “technically installed” with the church. An interim pastor had served ...
When the sound of bells ringing can be heard at malls or outside stores, then you know the Christmas season is beginning. In this area of the country, there are two main non-profits that employ bell ringers to usher in the holiday season. The Salvation Army and the American Rescue Workers ...
If you happen to go to the Dollar General in South Williamsport, you will be greeted with the familiar sound of a bell ringing and the smiling face of Clayton Witherite, who is manning that spot as a bell ringer for the American Rescue Workers. Witherite readily shares how he understands ...
As the end of 2019 draws near, 73-year-old Pastor Louis Gatti has decided to retire as the pastor of Williamsport Church of the Nazarene. He had been contemplating it for a while when the question was brought up by representatives of the Church of the Nazarene district. It was time for ...
Besides serving as the pastor of the Williamsport Church of the Nazarene, Louis Gatti has been involved with the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and the United Churches of Lycoming County (UCLC). Gatti said he stepped away from the UCLC due to health reasons — but not before he left an impression. The Rev. Gwen Bernstine, executive director of the UCLC, said Gatti was “a member of our board of directors and also served as our president.” Bernstine said the UCLC still benefits from his presence. “We were and continue to be blessed by his ecumenical spirit and ...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is reprinted with permission from The Catholic Light. MUNCY – While many are focused on the hustle of the holiday season, the Church of the Resurrection is giving people a special chance to reflect on the meaning of the Advent season this year. The Church of ...
