The Three Voices CongregationMOUNT VERNON, VERONA FIRST & COCHRAN MEMORIAL

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHESKevin Bailey and Peg WardCommissioned Lay Pastors

IN HOME WORSHIP SERVICEAND ONLINE AT THREE VOICES FACEBOOK PAGE

March 22, 2020

We are in compliance with the CDC guidelines for meetingsand will not be holding services at Church for the next two weeks.We will let folks know when we will begin regular services again.Until then we will mail out bulletins and sermons for you to have service in your home. If you have internet, we will be hosting a

facebook like broadcast of the service.

To access the facebook page go to facebook and search for:Three Voices Presbyterian Church. We will have a live feed from my home Sunday morning at 10 am. Pastor Kevin.

PRELUDE: “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” arr. by Roger C. Wilson

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS During this time of uncertainty, we have the opportunity to reach out to each other through calls and cards and mail. Until we are able to meet again, know that we pray for each other and if there is any need, please reach out to the pastors and session members. We are here for you! If you can do facebook, please join the live feed, if not then read through the bulletin and hold your own service as best you can. I have printed all the words to the songs and the sermon for you.

INTROIT HYMN #324 “Open My Eyes That I May See” (Vs 1)Open my eyes that I may see, glimpses of truth Thou hast for me; place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for Thee, ready my God They will to see; open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit Divine!

CALL TO WORSHIP (unison)O God, you are our God, we seek you, our souls thirst

for you; our flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So we have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, our lips will praise you. So we will bless you as long as we live; we will lift up our hands and call on your name. Our souls are satisfied as with a rich feast, and our mouths praise you with joyful lips. We lift our praise and worship to you our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

(Psalm 63:1-5 - adapted)

PRAYER OF ADORATIONO Lord, during this time of uncertainty and isolation, we look to you to lift our spirits in worship and love. Our community of loving people are together in your Spirit even though we are apart. Your love and mercy are ever present, everywhere, and in every time. This day we give you honor as our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

*HYMN #275 “God of Our Life” (vs. 1,3)God of our life, through all the circling years, we trust in thee: in all the past, through all our hopes and fears, Thy hand we see. With each new day, when morning lifts the veil, we own Thy mercies, Lord, which never fail.

God of the coming years, through paths unknown we follow Thee; when we are strong, Lord, leave us not alone; our refuge be. Be Thou for us in life our daily bread, our heart’s true home when all our years have sped.

*CALL TO LISTENINGIn this time of confession we look to the Lord in silence. Sit comfortably and breathe deeply in through your nose and out of your mouth. Focus on your breathing and be open to hearing God’s still small voice. It may come in a thought, or a scripture, or in a

ray of light through the colorful windows.A time of silent reflection

*PRAYER OF LISTENINGNow, as you sit in silence please meditate on these words:“May the words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing to in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.”

“To you, Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in You.”

“The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

“The one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.”

“I will say of the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust.”

“Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ears to my pleas.”

In your faithfulness answer my prayers. Amen.

*RESPONSE You are my hiding place, you always fill my heart withsongs of deliverance whenever I am afraid. I will trust in You, I will trust in You. Let the weak say“I am strong in the strength of the Lord” (sing 2x’s)I will trust in You.

*PASSING OF THE PEACEThe peace of Christ be with you,And also with you.

ANTHEM: “The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want” PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 21:27-36Our reader this morning: Jessica Prievo

SERMON: Acts 21:27 - 25:12 an overview Pastor Kevin Bailey

*HYMN #361 “How Firm a Foundation” (vs 1,2)How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in God’s excellent Word! What more can be said than to you God hath said, to you who for refuge, to Jesus hath fled.

“Fear not, I am with thee, O be not dismayed, for I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.”

JOYS, CONCERNS AND CHALLENGESAs you lift up your own prayers please pray for those on our list and if you have any new requests please call our Pastors or Irma to have them put in the next bulletin.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLETHE LORD'S PRAYERSPECIAL MUSIC: “When a Poor One” - Pastor Kevin

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGSPlease mail in your offerings to your church address. For our canned goods and special offerings we will be letting all know how we will move forward.

OFFERTORY: “Lead Me, Guide Me”*DOXOLOGY*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN #276 “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” (vs 1)Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changes not, Thy compassions they fail not; as Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy

faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning, new mercies I see; all I have needed, Thy hand hath provided; great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!

*BENEDICTIONThe Lord is faithfulThe Lord is justThe Lord is mercyThe Lord is loveWe are the Lord’sWe live for the LordWe reach out into our worldIn the name of The Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

*BENEDICTION RESPONSEGreat is thy faithfulness, great is thy faithfulnessMorning by morning, new mercies I seeAll I have needed, Thy hand hath providedGreat is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

*POSTLUDE: “Postlude in C” by M. Isabelle Ritter

Note: Regular type - Minister speaks Bold type - people speak

ANNOUNCEMENTSAs many of our folks will not be coming out to church for a while, be encouraged to call folks who do not have internet access and relate to them what you have experienced here today and pray with them about all the concerns we have as a congregation. The Lord will see us all through this time for we have the Holy Spirit guiding us and we are the body of Christ. In faith may we live into hope! PRESBYTERY PRAYER PARTNER: United Lutheran Presbyterian Parish, Dolgeville.

PRAYER REQUESTS—Brenda, (our sponsored child in Guatemala), Jack Tweedy, Dalton Prievo, Linda Marafioti, Tess Slobuszewski, Edith Lohr, George and Jane Mac Donald and family  (Pastor Peg’s mom and dad), Caroline Thompson (Kathy Sherwood’s mother), Christopher Williams and family, Shirley & Chad Faber, Peg Corbett, Bob Stanton, Kim Haley, Aaron Thomas, Kay Sarandrea, Deb Rifenburg and family.

Remember our members who are unable to get out on a regular basis in prayer, with phone calls, and/or greeting cards:  Norma Conover, Dorothy Frick, Jake & Mary Scherer, Chrystal Moshier, and Violet Trost.

 COMBINED SERVICES will be on line or in home for the next two weeks. We will communicate when we will be gathering together in regular services again.

MISSION UPDATE: Our food collection goal for 2020 will be 2200 items! We are off to a great start with 348 items toward our goal of 2200 have been donated.  During March please keep Karing Kitchen in mind by donating items to be used for breakfast such as cereal or breakfast bars, and for lunches items such as tuna, peanut butter and jelly.

As we begin the season of Lent in our Christian Year we will be supporting the “One Great Hour of Sharing” of our denomination. This collection will be accepted on Palm Sunday, April 5, and on Easter Sunday, April 12 .

During April we will be putting together Church World Service school bags and hygiene kits. These will be due on April 26th. Details will follow, but now is a great time to start collecting items for these projects.

BIBLE STUDY is on hold at this time.

EASTER FLOWERS—The flowers will be $10 and the orders are due today. Orders should be returned to Irma Jaquays.

SESSION will meet as soon as we can do so

PRESBYTERY meeting is postponed.

STONE SOUP will be postponed.

BOOK CLUB is readying “Finding Chika” by Mitch Albom. They will meet Tuesday, April 14, at 1:00, to discuss the book.

SHOE COLLECTION--The Utica area Rotary Clubs are collecting new and gently used shoes. There is a box available to deposit shoes. "Giving is good for your soul".

SAVE THE DATE. June 12 and 13 will be our second annual women's retreat at St. Margaret House in New Hartford. Ladies will have the option of staying overnight or joining us for the day of fun! Details to follow!

VISIT OUR WEBSITE:www.threevoicespresbyterian.org

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WE CARE...In an effort to insure that we are informed of illnesses, absences, and significant happenings in the lives of our congregation, we need everyone’s assistance. If you are aware of someone who is ill, in the hospital, or simply in need of our assistance, PLEASE contact one of the pastors, an elder or a deacon.

THREE VOICES PASTORS:Kevin Bailey 315-264-2207Peg Ward 315-480-4174THREE VOICES WEBSITE CONTACT

Mike Yeoman 315-363-4547 onefreelance1@gmail.com. ONEIDA CASTLE

ELDERS DEACONSDon Lanz, Clerk of SessionNorma Palamara George OstranderJanet Isabelle Irma JaquaysJudi Metcher Janice FreerJohn Paul Froass Ruth Ostrander

MT VERNON ELDERSGary Onyan, Clerk of SessionJess PrievoLeon BronsonEric Vaill

VERONAELDERS DEACONSBecky Marsala, Clerk of Session Barb PekolaMary Phipps Joan DrummondPhil Marmelstein Kathy SherwoodGary Sherwood Clara MeierCasey Faber Joyce Sienicki Shirley Faber