Welcome to those who have worshipped in this place for years. Welcome to our first time guests. Welcome to all generations, families, single people and couples. Welcome to those who have no church home, need strength, have doubt, want to follow Christ or do not believe.

304 Broad Street (corner of Broad and Stone) Oneida, NY 13421

CHURCH OFFICE

Phone: 315-363-7590 HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

GENERAL EMAIL oneidafirstpres @oneidafirstpres.org

WEB SITE oneidafirstpres.org

SECOND HAND ROSE CONSIGNMENT SHOP Phone: 315-366-9900 HOURS: Wednesday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

PASTORAL STAFF Temporary Supply Pastor - Kevin Smith 607 - 423 -5044

Choir Director - Stephanie Gwilt 315 - 886-6858 Church Organist - Brian Snyder 315-761-7866

CHURCH STAFF Office Secretary - John Merritt 315-527-2939

Sexton-Jennawade Skellham 315-664-3886 Treasurer - Frank Kordziel 315-687-3408

Financial Secretary - Pat Thorpe 315-363-8948

Clerk of Session - Pat Thorpe 315-363-8948

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ONEIDA

The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the

Father and has appeared to us.

1 John 1:2

Our Mission Statement

The vision of the members of Oneida First Presbyterian Church

is to LIVE God's plan for our family, our community and our

world. TOGETHER with God's grace and guidance, we will

reach out and sow the LOVE of Jesus Christ.

The Church At Worship

Sunday, August 9th, 2020 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Kevin Smith Temporary Supply Pastor

WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP LECTIONARY: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b;

Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33

PRELUDE Rondeau from First Suite. 1st mvt By Jean Joseph Mouret

MORNING GREETINGS, JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYER OF THE DAY

INTROIT Siciliano from Sonata in Eflat Major for Flute and Clavier By Johann

Sebastian Bach

*CALL TO WORSHIP - (responsive) Leader: Believe Jesus said to them, “Most certainly, I tell you, before Abraham

came into existence, I AM.” People: “Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me. Leader: My righteous servant will justify many by the knowledge of himself; and

he will bear their iniquities. People: She said to him, “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the

Christ, God’s Son, he who comes into the world.”

*Please Stand, if able

Please turn off your cell phones.

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Personal Space

He became frightened, and beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, saying to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14;30-31

“Rugged individualism” nurtured the perception that we can be completely independ-ent, totally self-reliant. One place this is clearly seen is in the replacement of the front porch with the fenced in backyard and patio. We perpetuate it, celebrating when our children proclaim: “I can do it by myself1” We embed it by claiming our personal space with communal undertakings, such as worship or community volunteering, often take a back seat.

Maybe Peter was the first “rugged individualist”- always stepping out front fo volunteer an idea and to take leadership. Peter failed to understand that when Jesus gathered twelve people around him, situating himself within a larger community, it was because he know that courage, strength, and skills don’t just appear. Jesus understood that the help that comes forth in the midst of life’s storms emerges from the beauty of community solidarity and the support we find whenever tow or three are gathered.

From “These Days” August 7th, 2020)

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Leader: looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising its shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

People: This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

Leader: who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was re-

vealed at the end of times for your sake. People: Who has believed our message? To whom has the arm of the LORD

been revealed? Leader: Don’t be carried away by various and strange teachings, People: A simple man believes everything, but the prudent man carefully con-

siders his ways. Leader: For you are all children of God, through faith in Christ Jesus. People: But as many as received him, to them he gave the right to become

God’s children, to those who believe in his name: Leader: in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving,

that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.

People: But I told you that you have seen me, and yet you don’t believe. Leader: Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unstopped. People: When he had come into the house, the blind men came to him. Jesus

said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They told him, “Yes, Lord.”

Leader: For you will be a witness for him to all men of what you have seen and heard. People: “You are my witnesses,” says the LORD, “With my servant whom I

have chosen; that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he.

Leader: For all this they still sinned, and didn’t believe in his wondrous works. People: Jesus therefore said to him, “Unless you see signs and wonders, you

will in no way believe.” (3)

ELDERS

DEACONS

CLASS OF 2021

Jennawade

Skellham

CLASS OF 2022 Blakelynn Fox

CLASS OF

2022

Mike Bartell Rose Lockwood Doug Lockwood Kathy Nichols

CLASS OF 2021

Bill Butler Lucille Merriman Pat Thorpe

CLASS OF 2020

Frank Kordziel

Becky Williams

Randy Bonville

Carol Miller

Dave Schellhase

Doug Lippert

Carol Wells

CLASS OF 2020

John Merritt

Deborah Owens

Jan Whiting

Elli Pfluke

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FAMILY AND FRIENDS

WHO ARE GRIEVING FOR:

Carl Littebrandt Artis DeVaul

Nancy J. Fuller

SPECIAL CONCERNS:

All first responders, nurses, doctors and

healthcare professionals dealing first hand dur-

ing this global pandemic.

The Pastor Nominating Committee: Bill Butler,

Jenn Colvin, Kim DeRuby, Paul Mancarella,

Lucille Merriman, Jan Whiting and Andy Wil-

liams

Pray for those who are serving overseas: the

U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan; and our Po-

lice/Fire Safety personnel.

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Pray for those

who are stationed in non-combat zones: Mark

Sia, Zane Mechalke, Howard Bantle, Nicholas

Young, Philip Messina, Ryan Geer, John Good-

will, Jeff Carpenter, Errol Crossman, Corey

Reed, Michael McMahon, Andrew Fargo, Jim

Jennings, Colin Whitcome, Michelle Ludwig,

Peter Thompson

Those currently serving in a combat zone:

MISSION EMPHASIS:

Westminster-Moriah-Olivet Presbyterian

Church, Utica

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS

Alan Baur Bryce Bechtel (friend of Zach Thompson) Steve Blair (friend of Ginny Pendleton) Jeffrey Bortle (Sandy Glynn’s son) Anthony Bonacci Eleanor Breckenridge (Sue Borchardt’s mom) Bob Butler Marty Canning Richard and Pam Carrigan Glade Cook Jr. (nephew of Warrens) Thomas Crouch Nancy DeMassa Mary Lou DeRuby John Ferguson Jillian Felt Malisa Fuller Linda Gaut TJ Gaut Becky Grasso Sherry Harrison Jamie Hubbard Wendy Holtz Millie Johnson Horace Keller

Jean Kowalik Sydney Lusher Maribeth Matthews Jason Maycock (Sandy Glynn’s brother) Dave Meeker Sr. Marian Meyers Larry Moorehouse (Bill Butler) Tom Panasci Doug Rosekrans Tammy Shephard Rich Snyder (Jennifer Colvin’s neighbor) Harold Thompson Betty Thorpe (Jim’s aunt) Grace Warren Grant Whiting Christopher Wuest Bill and Dolores Young Jerry Karen Michelle Angelia Heather Patrick Vicky

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNs

Russ Eastman Paul Mancarella Don Miller If you have a prayer need, there are cards in the pews. Fill it out and hand it to an usher. If you know of anyone who is sick, in the hospital, or in need of our prayers, PLEASE call the Church Office, 363-7590 or Jan Whiting, Prayer Chain, 363-4392. Please let us know also when they are healed and can be taken off the prayer list.

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Leader: Let us choose for us that which is right. Let us know among our-selves what is good.

People: They said to the woman, “Now we believe, not because of your speaking; for we have heard for ourselves, and know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.”

Leader: Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always

abounding in the Lord’s work, because you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.

People: Jesus answered them, “This is the work of God, that you be-lieve in him whom he has sent.”

*HYMN There Is Power In the Blood Music and Lyrics By

Lewis E. Jones *PRAYER FOR PEACE

WE LISTEN FOR THE WORD OF GOD

ANTHEM Reflections of America - A Patriotic Medley Words and Music by Kevin Olson

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE READINGS

OLD TESTAMENT READING Isaiah 55:6-11 NKJV

NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 4:13-25 NKJV

*HYMN Nothing but the Blood of Jesus W ords and Music By

Robert Lowry

CHILDRENS SERMON Sermon in a Sack Rev. Kevin Smith (Children please remain in your seats)

SERMON Our Covenant With God Pt.3 Rev. Kevin Smith

(Galatians 3:13-29)

*HYMN Hosanna Led by Kevin Smith & Nathanael Smith (4)

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD DIRECTIONS FOR OUR GIFTS AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY

*Offertory Prayer THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE GOD

BENEDICTION RESPONSE POSTLUDE Sicilienne By Gabriel Favre

(Duo Pianists: Virginia Drake and Brian Snyder)

Thank you for worshipping with us today!

PRAYER MISSION AUGUST - HOSPICE The goal is to provide comfort care for persons facing the end of life.

The medical and staff members seek to bring symptoms of the illness under control.

The care is most frequently administered in the patient’s home but with the addition

of the Siegenthaler Center, this hospice now has four units for more intensive care

in a setting which is modern, bright, and attractive. There is a kitchen for residents

to meet with their families and make or warm up a dinner prepared elsewhere.

There are also lounge and recreational areas and various nursing care facilities.

In-home clients receive a visit from a nurse every two weeks with more frequent

attention as necessary or requested. Other services are provided as requested, e.g.

counseling for patient or family, and a visit from the chaplain. The patient is

“captain of the ship” which means they receive the kind of care they desire as

opposed to being in a less personal and medically driven environment.

Sometimes we’re tested not to sow our weak-

nesses, but to discover our strengths

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There will be a Presbyterian Women’s meeting Tuesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. in the auditorium of the church. Masks will be required and strict social distancing will be observed. Sincerely, Nancy Rinehard

Birthdays

Aug. 2 Lori Butler Aug. 3 Amanda Yeoman Aug. 4 Sarah Paul, Wendy Sweet Wilson, Jason Murdock Aug. 5 George Hammerle, Stephen Pendleton Aug. 8 Nicholas Moshier, Robert Pendleton Aug. 10 Caitlin DuChene Aug. 11 Sue Kordziel Aug. 12 Melissa Smith, Sarah Mastriano, Evlyn Colvin Aug. 13 Daniel Musgrove Aug. 16 Rachel Mancarella Aug. 18 Benjamin Burdick Aug. 20 Julia Orzechowski Aug. 22 Russ Eastman, Maria Erdo, Joy Bartell Aug. 24 Sandy Houseman Aug. 26 Vicki DuChene Aug. 27 Kim Paul Aug. 31 Ethel Abbott, Kathy Gay

Anniversaries

Aug. 10 Paul & Rachel Mancarella Aug. 13 Frank & Sue Kordziel Aug. 14 John & Kim Paul Aug. 18 Mitch & Aimee Dryer Aug. 20 Peter and Linda Shay

This is an early reminder that you and your child can begin now to collect items that will fit in a shoe-box. This month, as you’re out shopping, pick up one or two items at a time and gradually fill up your shoebox. Gear gifts for each box to a boy or girl. Ages per shoebox are 2-4 years, 5-9 years or 10-14 years. There are brochures on the Stone Street table which give you ideas what to put in your shoebox, and what are items that you can’t put in. This is the best time of year to pick up school supplies, as they are all on sale. This year we have an anonymous donor who will pay shipping for the boxes. If you de-cide that you still wish to pay postage, it is $7, put it in the box, and put a sticky note on the outside of the box saying the postage is inside. We will have OCC shoeboxes available in the board room, over by the coffee pot, and there will be new brochures on the Stone Street table very soon. If you use a regular shoebox, wrapping is not neces-sary; however, do put a label (found on the back of the OCC brochure) denoting boy or girl and age on the shoebox and put a strong rubber band around the box. If you wish to wrap the box in brightly col-ored paper, please wrap the top and bottom of the box separately and put the label on it denoting boy or girl and age with a rubber band around it. Don’t include breakable items, liquid items, chocolate, perishable items or toy weapons, etc. We will collect them on or before November 11th or 18th. More details to follow.

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BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK Mon - Caitlin DuChene Tue - Sue Kordziel Wed - Melissa Smith Sarah Mastriano Evlyn Colvin Thu - Daniel Musgrove Sun - Rachel Mancarella Anniversaries Mon - Paul & Rachel Mancarella Thu - Frank & Sue Kordziel Fri - John & Kim Paul

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A Musical memorial celebration of the life of Eloise Latino will be held on Satur-

day, August 22 at 11:00AM in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. Eloise

became a member of our church after moving here in 2000 to be near her

daughter, Ginny Drake. She was a member of the church choir, the Fellowship

committee and worked at Second Hand Rose. She passed away on October 10,

2019.

The Reverend Stuart Wattles will officiate the service (Kevin Bailey was unavailable

for this date); Melinda Phoenix-Heart will provide piano/organ accompaniment;

Stephanie Gwilt will be a featured vocal soloist; Tim Crofton will be playing the

bagpipes and there will be other music as well.

All COVID-19 safety guidelines for events in our church will be observed - Stone

Street entrance only, mask-wearing until seated, hand sanitizer available, seating

in alternate pews at 6 ft intervals. Due to the current Covid stage 3 status in NY

State we can only accommodate 50 people for this service. If you plan on attend-

ing you will have to call or email the church to reserve a seat..

For additional information, please contact the church office (315-363-7590) or

Ginny Drake(703-477-3209).

FESTIVAL UPDATE A meeting was held on June 15, 2020 by the Presbyterian Women that included the Festi-val committee, booth chairs, workers and volunteers. There was much discussion regard-ing limitations that we may encounter due to possible corona virus guidelines that may or may not be in place at Festival time this year. Many good ideas were presented as to ad-justments we might have to make. All agreed to go forward with preparing for the Festi-val as usual and to make a final decision to have or not to have the Festival at a scheduled meeting for August 31st.

Cathy Opperman, PW Secretary

First Presbyterian Church of Oneida Guidelines for Church Services

Entry – Stone Street entry only. Exit – Broad Street or Parking lot. Masks – Masks must be worn into and out of the church. While sitting in the pew

for service the mask is optional. Distancing – Worshipers are to be six feet apart. There will be a bulletin on the

pew where you can sit. The pew in front of and behind you should be empty. Families may sit together, however the worshipers to the left and right of the family need to be six feet apart. When entering and exiting please try to stay six feet apart.

Collection plates – Collection plates will be at all entry and exit points. Hand Sanitizer – There will be hand sanitizer at all entry and exit points. There

are also individual bottles in the pews. Communion – There will be communion on June 14th. Then on the first Sunday

of every month following. Drinking Fountain – The drinking fountain will be covered and unavailable until

further notice. Coffee Servers – Coffee hour is suspended until further notice. Please keep your

cards handy in case restrictions are lifted later in the year. Nursery – Nursery services are suspended until further notice. Live Streaming – You can still watch the service on FB live. The IT committee is

currently working on a way to broadcast services for live streaming. We will update the progress of that in the future.

The staff of First Presbyterian Church of Oneida welcome you back to worship.

We will do all that we can to make your worship as stress free as possible. If you have any questions concerning these guidelines feel free to email the of-fice oneidafirstpres@oneidafirstpres.org, or call 315-363-7590.

LIFE at ONEIDA

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

Calendar for August 9th - August 16th Sunday, August 9th 10 a.m. Worship Mon, August 10th Tue, August 11th

Wed, August 12th Thur, August 13th Fri, August 14th Sat, August 15th

Sunday, August 16th 10 a.m. Worship

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Karing Kitchen continues to collect for their annual Used Toy givea-way held in December. Items accepted for this event include gently used toys for all ages, games, Christmas decorations/themed items, trinkets and other bric or brac. (If you are uncertain, ask us). Our annual bottle and can drop off at Cash for Cans on the North-side continues. Mention Karing Kitchen when doing so.