304 Broad Street

Oneida, NY 13421

315-363-7590

e-mail: oneidafirstpres

@oneidafirstpres.org

Website:

oneidafirstpres.org

CHURCH STAFF

Choir Director

Stephanie Gwilt

Organist

Melinda Phoenix-Heart

Church Secretary

John Merritt

Treasurer

Frank Kordziel

Financial Secretary

Pat Thorpe

Clerk of Session

Pat Thorpe

Custodian

Jennawade Skellham

EDITION October 2021

Presbyterian News

First Presbyterian Church of Oneida Guidelines for Church Services

Entry – All entries will be open for your convenience.

Masks – Masks are to be worn if you have not been fully vaccinated. 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 – Communion will resume in September. Drinking Fountain – The drinking fountain will be covered and unavailable

until further notice. Coffee Servers – Coffee hour will resume on July 11th. Nursery – Nursery services are available. Parents must accompany their chil-

dren while they are in the nursery. Live Streaming – You can still watch the service on FB live. The IT commit-

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

HEPA filters - There are 4 filters located in the Sanctuary that filter and ex-change the air every minute.

The staff of First Presbyterian Church of Oneida welcome you back to wor-

ship. 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 office oneidafirstpres@oneidafirstpres.org, or call 315-363-7590.

Grace and peace be unto you!.

I cannot tell you how humbled I am to be coming home to pastor this congregation into a new chapter in its long history of serving God and this community. I ask for your prayers as we embark on this transi-tion and our faith journey together.

Every Christian church in virtually every country throughout this world is facing challenges. Taking on such chal-lenges is an important part of growing in our faith and growing our church. The more we can test our and capabili-ties, the more we will learn about where God is leading us.

Always know that God is still with us. God is still near us. And God will continue to guide us.

I want to hear from you. I plan to hold office hours at different times of the day so that I can be as accommodating as possible to sit and talk over a cup of coffee. I want to discuss your hopes, your ideas and your frustrations. Maybe I can encourage you in a time of forgiveness, or a time to rekindled friendships that may have stalled. Let’s take that first step together.

As I looked through the most recent directory I don’t see names of people who are no longer coming to church, I see names of people that I promise to minister to. I will pray for you, invite you back, and visit if you like. I want to make member care a priority. This is part of my role as your pastor.

Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day draw-ing near.”

Beloved, let us be the church that is committed to building each other up. Let’s use uplifting speech with one an-other, speak truth to one another, and act like the family God has intended for us to be. Let’s truly make it a habit to meet together and encourage one another to love and good works, all for the glory of God. I’m in! I hope you can be as well.

Bless you all,

Pastor Mike

Pastor Mike Yeoman

From the new Pastor

There will be a Presbyterian Women’s meeting on Tuesday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m.

Nancy Rinehard

PW moderator

Jan Whiting Update:

Jan has been moved to the Nottingham Assisted Living facility in Jamesville NY.

If you would like to send a card or letter the address is;

The Nottingham

1303Nottingham Rd.

E123 Attn: Jan Whiting

Jamesville, NY. 13078

Deb has requested that no visitors come at this time as Jan is getting accustomed to her new surroundings. However, the cards and notes that she receives helps her

with her reading and voice exercises.

The Whiting family is grateful for the thoughts and prayers. There will be more updates coming as Jan progresses through her rehabilitation.

PRAYER MISSION SEPTEMBER

Liberty Resources is one of Central New York’s most diversified and trusted human service agencies. It was founded in 1978 by a concerned group of citizens who wished to develop community based services in Madison County. Providing residential and non-residential services to individuals and families, their present services include Mental Health; Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities; services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS, families and youth involved in the child welfare system, domestic violence services; services to persons in recovery; and diversified case management services. Liberty Resources strives for excellence in all areas – as an employer, service provider, and a corporate citizen of the CNY community.

LONG TERM PRAYER CONCERNS

For the month of May 2021

Thank you for your prayers. If you know of anyone who is sick, in the hospital, or

in need of our prayers, PLEASE call the Church Office, 363-7590.

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERN

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. Please let us know also when they are healed and can be taken off the prayer list.

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Barb Arnold Bill Ausman Bryce Bechtel (friend of Zach Thompson) Anthony Bonacci Eleanor Breckenridge (Sue Borchardt’s mom) Bob Butler Marty Canning Pam Carrigan Scott Colvin Glade Cook Jr. (nephew of Warrens) Jonathon Eastman John Ferguson Jillian Felt Becky Grasso Sherry Harrison Jamie Hubbard Wendy Holtz Millie Johnson Horace Keller

Jean Kowalik Florence LaRock Maribeth Matthews Jason Maycock (Sandy Glynn’s brother) Leif Nicolaisen Tom Panasci Mary Patricia Doug Rosekrans Rich Snyder (Jennifer Colvin’s neighbor) Eugene Sweet (Jim’s brother) Judy Sweet Harold Thompson Betty Thorpe (Jim’s aunt) Janet Turbee Grace Warren Jan Whiting Christopher Wuest Bill Young Jerry Karen Michelle Angelia Heather Patrick Vicky

SHORT TERM PRAYER CONCERNS:

FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE GRIEVING FOR:

SPECIAL CONCERNS:

All first responders and health care providers who are on the

front line during this global pandemic.

MISSION EMPHASIS:

South Trenton Presbyterian Church, South Trenton

First Presbyterian Church, Springfield

Presbyterian Peace Fellowship of the PC(USA)

First Presbyterian Church, Utica

PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS: Pray for those who are sta-

tioned in non-combat zones: Stephen Cafalone, Jack Sharkey,

Mark Sia, Peter Thompson, Howard Bantle, Nicholas Young,

Philip Messina, Ryan Geer, John Goodwill, Errol Crossman,

Corey Reed, Michael McMahon, Andrew Fargo, Jim Jen-

nings, Nate Borchardt, Michelle Ludwig, Colin Whitcombe

Those currently serving in a combat zone:

CLASS OF 2022

Rose Lockwood Doug Lockwood Kathy Nichols

ELDERS

DEACONS

CLASS OF 2023

CLASS OF 2022

Eli Pfluke

CLASS OF 2021

Becky Williams Randy Bonville Doug Lippert Carol Wells Lucille Merriman Mike Merriman Pat Thorpe

CLASS OF 2021

John Merritt Jennawade Skellham Cindy Bonville Chrissy Thompson

CLASS OF 2023

Paul Mancarella Nancy Rinehard Jan Whiting

Birthdays

Oct. 3 Matt Jennings Oct. 9 Doug Lippert Oct. 11 Maribeth Matthews Traci Todd Oct. 12 Mike Oot Oct. 15 Bob Heller Oct. 16 Jim Hotaling Oct. 17 Don Kingsley Oct. 21 Sarina Archer Oct. 23 Shannon DuChene Caroline Hood Amanda Burdick Khloe Musgrove Oct. 25 Jessica Fox Oct. 29 Timothy Butler, Skylar Archer Oct. 30 Matthew Bonville Oct. 31 Carmen Joslyn, Sara Vrooman

Anniversaries

Oct. 5 Kim and Jerry DeRuby Oct. 12 Frank and Janet Sarensky

From Session

There will be a reception for the new Pastor on Sunday, October 10th

following the Service. There will be drinks and a sheet cake provided

by Session. We hope to see you there!

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