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., Anthony Milety, St. John's-Newberry United Methodist Church, Williamsport.
HCR Manor Care South, 2 p.m., the Rev. Gwen Bernstine, United Churches of Lycoming County.
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.
Williamsport Home, 3 p.m., the Rev. Danesta Whaley, Citychurch, Williamsport, and Vonnie Hawley, Bethany Lutheran Church, Williamsport.
Assisted Living Centers: None scheduled.
Services during the week include:
William Hepburn Apartments, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Covenant Central Presbyterian 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. 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 at 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. This Wednesday, the first week of Advent, Dr. Charles Getchell will join us and bring his bells and so we can all participate and enjoy caroling as we sing and ring the season in. 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 Pastors Jim and Kathy Behrens. Kathy serves the Wallis Run and Mill Creek United Methodist Charge. Jim serves the Picture Rocks United Methodist Charge.
