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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
Oct. 27, 2013
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 Dear Friends, Where were you on October 29, 2012? Were you hunkered down at home, in the dark? Were you in a shelter? Had you sought refuge in the home of friends or family, far away? The events of a year ago, as Sandy roared ashore, changed us all, and changed our communities. Some of us experienced the grief of lost possessions and ruined homes. Others of us worried for family, friends or neighbors, their lives in more turmoil than ours, and did what we could to help. In the aftermath, as first weeks then months passed by, we all came to a place where we just wished it would all be over, our communities back to normal.
We're still in that place. As much as we wish we could just close the book on Sandy, we can't. Not yet. Far too many houses that look normal on the outside are empty shells on the inside. Far too many of our neighbors are waiting and wondering when the paperwork will finally be processed and the work of rebuilding can begin. Far too many businesses are barely holding on. Far too many jobs have not yet come back.
Yet, there have been blessings in the midst of it all: communities coming together, volunteers coming from far and wide, new reservoirs of faith, hope and love.
A year later, it is good to stop, to reflect, to reassess, to remember. And to commit ourselves anew to the slow, ongoing work of recovery.
Join us in worship this Sunday, as we draw strength from one another, and from our Lord. Grace and peace,
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This Sunday
Sunday, October 27
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
A Service on the Anniversary Of Hurricane Sandy
Dr. Wilton preaching: "SANDY: ONE YEAR LATER"
(No Confirmation Class today)
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection Begins, CE Annex Classroom 2
10:00 a.m - Worship/Chancel
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:30 a.m. - Sarah Hope Circle
11:30 a.m. - The Heart of Christianity Bible Study
2:00 p.m. - "One Year after Superstorm Sandy: Ocean County People Coming Together" Worship Service, Ocean County College Fine Arts Center
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center Service
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Noisy Offering
 Sunday we will receive the monthly "Noisy Offering." Bring your loose change: we will be accepting contributions to Cents-Ability, a hunger ministry of the Presbytery of Monmouth.
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Prayerfully Consider
"Never stop praying, especially for others. Always pray by the power of the Spirit. Stay alert and keep praying for God's people." - Ephesians 6:18 (CEV)
The Prayer family for the week of October 27 is the Hall family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Greg, Sherri, Londyn, and Jovie, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Bill Shoppell; Rob VanWinkle and family; Lou Couche; Jean DeMartino; Ralph Smith; Steven Budrick; Eric Erlandsen; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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Did you enjoy the video short last Sunday, a quick look at many of our church's ministries and people?
We'll be viewing a different one this Sunday, produced by Greg and Sherri Hall for the Stewardship Team. We'll enjoy a different one each Sunday, leading up to Stewardship Commitment Sunday, which is November 17. Afterwards, the videos will be available for viewing on the church website.
 The 2014 Stewardship theme is: "Can? Do!" When comes to responding to a stewardship appeal with generosity, the first - and very natural - question is: "Can I?" Well, it's only human for us to ask the question. What God's most interested in is the other half of the theme: "Do!"
This fall, we'll be exploring what it means to be Can-Do Christians, focusing on James 1:22: "But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers..." Join us! |
SNOWBIRDS - Please call the office (732-899-0587) and let us know when you will be away and when we can expect you to return. We need to update our records each year. Also, please provide your winter address and phone if it has changed.
HEART OF CHRISTIANITY BIBLE STUDY - "The Heart of Christianity" will be meeting this Sunday. Please have read the Chapter 2.
SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE - NOVEMBER 3
Next Sunday, we will be offering prayers of thanksgiving in loving memory of members and friends of our church who have departed this life in the past year. Please call the church office or send us an email with the names of people to be remembered in the service.
HAVE YOU MISPLACED YOUR GLASSES? A pair of reading glasses as well as bifocal sunglasses have been turned into the office. If you think they may be yours, please call the office.
BAPTISMS - Baptisms will take place on Sunday, November 10 at the 10:00 am worship service. Ordinarily, at least one parent must be a member of PPPC. For more information, please call the Church Office.
LUNCH AT THE RAINBOW DINER - This Monday, October 25, members of our congregation will be meeting for Lunch at the Rainbow Diner in Brick. Lunch begins at 12 noon. Stop in and have lunch with some laughs.
GLORY TO GOD HYMNAL CELEBRATION - Join the Tower Hill Choir, Brass, Bells and Celebration Band in singing familiar and new hymns from the Presbyterian Hymnal under the direction of Adam Peithmann. The celebration will take place next Sunday, November 3 at the First Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank at 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken.
ST. GREGORY'S PANTRY NEEDS - The pantry is in need of items for traditional holiday dinners. Boxes of stuffing and potatoes and cans of cranberry sauce, gravy, yams potatoes, and vegetable are especially needed for Thanksgiving distribution. Items can be placed in the baskets in the Narthex. DRIVER WANTED - An elderly couple in our Church are looking for an occasional driver to take them to appointments and errands around Brick. Their car is available for use. If interested please call the office.
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Jacque Mason Miscavage
and
Leslie Thornton
Invite you to be with them as they begin their new life together
On Sunday, November 10, 2013 at Twelve Noon
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
A Luncheon Reception will immediately follow in the Annex
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Westminster College Young Presbyterian Scholars Program
 Westminster College, a PC(USA)-related liberal arts college located 65 miles north of Pittsburgh, is offering a Young Presbyterian Scholarship up to $74,000 per student ($18,500 per year) for the upcoming academic year. The Westminster College Board of Trustees is offering this scholarship to outstanding PC(USA) students as a way for them to continue to grow in faith and leadership while on campus.
The scholarships are available to members of all PC(USA) churches. Each congregation can select two students who meet the following qualifications:
PC(USA) membership 3.5 cumulative high school GPA (through junior year) Nomination by Pastor/Congregation Scholarship Deadlines are: December 1 - Pastor/Congregation Nomination December 15 - Student Application to the college Please contact Dr. Wilton for more details or see the brochure posted in the North Hall. Don't delay - please let the office know if you are interested by November 22 so the December 1 deadline can be met. Visit their website for more information
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Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Once again the PW will be working with Samaritan's Purse to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
1. Shoebox
Use an empty shoebox (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. Boy or Girl
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork to the right. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. Fill with Gifts
Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page. Please include at least one item a child can immediately embrace such as a stuffed toy, doll, ball or toy truck.
4. Donation $7
Please donate $7 or more for each shoebox you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can write a check to Samaritan's Purse (note "OCC" on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoebox, please make one combined donation
5. Drop Off
Place a rubber band around each closed shoebox and drop it off in the North Hall before November 17, 2013.
Gift Ideas
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch,® toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky,® etc.
HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.
OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)
A PERSONAL NOTE: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out- of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans.
Labels are on the table in the Narthex and also can be downloaded on the following link.
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Sunday School News
Sunday School meets every Sunday at 10:20 after the Time for Children in the Education Building. All youth 3-12 are invited to come participate in exciting activities that teach children about the Bible. Last week, we had fun learning about David and Goliath. We explored David's cleverness and bravery.
This week, we are having a Fall Festival. We will be dressing in costume, doing crafts, playing games and trick or treating. Be sure to come and join the fun!
Next week, we will be learning about The Servant Girl of Naaman. This little Israelite girl is a slave girl, taken captive in a raid. She is a person utterly without any power in a story that presents a stark contrast between the powerful and the powerless. This powerless little servant girl speaks to Naaman and offers hope to him. Often kids are like this little Israelite girl. They find it hard to speak up, give a word of hope or to offer their resources. Be sure to come to Sunday School next week to hear more about this story.
Last, I would like to say "believe it or not Christmas is right around the corner" therefore we will begin to practice for the Holiday Pageant. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this service please contact me (Sarah Morrison, smorrison108@yahoo.com).
I hope everyone has a great week and Happy Halloween!
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This Week at Point Beach Prep
Our students enjoyed hearing stories and singing songs with the Point Pleasant Beach Children's Librarian! Thank you, Miss Tina!
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HURRICANE SANDY RECOVERY NEWS
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Sandy Recovery Volunteer Hosting in the CE Annex
The following is the latest schedule of groups who will be staying in the CE Annex. This list will be changing as more groups are added. Watch for an up-to-date list, to include cooking teams to posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen upstairs in the Annex.
Oct 27-Nov 2 Scioto Valley Presbytery, Columbus, OH
Nov 3- 9 First Presbyterian Church, Pittsford NY and Summerville Presbyterian Church,
Summerville, SC
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Countywide Sandy Commemorative Worship Service
"One Year after Superstorm Sandy:
Ocean County People Coming Together"
THIS Sunday, October 27, 2013 2:00 pm
Ocean County College Theater
1000 College Drive
Toms River, NJ
 The Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group is hosting the commemorative event acknowledging the cooperative efforts of our communities since Super Storm Sandy. Residents, spiritual and emotional providers, responders and officials on various local, county, state and federal levels will share hope and healing for our Sandy survivors. Speakers and musical presentations, and community agencies will be available to provide information for residents. A special program is planned for children attending as well. Refreshments will also follow. The event is free, however those planning to attend are asked to email the OCLTRG, info@oceancountyltrg.org (subject: Tickets), of their intent and number of attendees by Monday, October 21, 2013.
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"Care for the Caregivers" One-Day Retreat
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and the Presbytery of Monmouth are jointly sponsoring a "Care for the Caregivers" one-day retreat:
Thursday, November 14, 2013
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church (Tower Hill)
255 Harding Road
Red Bank, NJ
This is a day for those who have been caring for others since SuperStorm Sandy: church employees, Sandy Team members, disaster assistance volunteers, those who have been cooking or otherwise helping with the Volunteer Village, case managers, social services employees: anyone who has been working to help neighbors recover from the storm.
Rest, Relax, Reflect and Build Resiliency for Long Term Recovery. You will have an opportunity to tell your own stories, listen to the stories of others, understand common signs of stress, and learn about the essentials of self care: narrative, community, self care/relaxation. No charge. Lunch and snacks furnished.
The event is free, but registration is required. For more information on how to sign up, click here. 
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(908-675-7287)
is serving as our church's Hurricane Recovery Coordinator. (732) 580-1857 is coordinating the Volunteer Village. (732) 978-0940 is coordinating job assignments for the work teams.
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Calendar For The Week
 The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website.
Sunday, October 27
(No Confirmation Class this week)
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection Begins, CE Annex Classroom 2
10:00 a.m - Worship/Chancel Choir/Noisy Offering
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:30 a.m. - Sarah Hope Circle
11:30 a.m. - The Heart of Christianity Bible Study
2:00 p.m. - "One Year after Superstorm Sandy: Ocean County People Coming Together" Worship Service, Ocean County College Fine Arts Center
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center Service
Monday, October 28
9:15 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at Rainbow Diner (all welcome)
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
Tuesday, October 29
6:45 p.m. - Scouts, Basement
Wednesday, October 30
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast, Rainbow Diner, all women welcome
12:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting, Chittick Lounge
4:30 p.m. - Dove Choir
7:00 p.m. - Sandy Hosting Team
Thursday, October 31
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast, US Subs, all men welcome
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, November 1
Saturday, November 2
Sunday, November 3
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection Begins, CE Annex Classroom 2
10:00 a.m - Worship/Communion/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
11:15 a.m. - Confirmation class
11:30 a.m. - The Heart of Christianity Bible Study
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 Birthday Blessings
Oct 27 Joan Reitmeyer
Oct 28 Sydney Hurley, Cynthia Kells, Carl Wilton
Oct 29
Oct 30 Claude Hurley, John Pasola, Lisa Simpson
Oct 31
Nov 1 Rea Teuschler
Nov 2 Joan Kocur
Nov 3
Nov 4 Theodore Durante, Constance Wandras
Nov 5
Nov 6 Lily Johnson, Riley Nevil
Nov 7 Gwen Prendimano, Barbara VieBrock
Nov 8 Christoper Castronuova, Tracey McKay, Shirley Snyder
Nov 9 Allison Krayl, Cheyne Daniels, Morgan Daniels
Nov 10
Nov 11 Dylan Jalowski, Mia Rauffer
Nov 12
Nov 13 Bette Hughes, Kyle Reinstadler
Nov 14 John Paulus, Luke Steinert
Nov 15
Nov 16 Allison Slager
Nov 17 McKenna Millar
Nov 18 Michael Lappke, Patricia Schroeder
Nov 19 Linda Krayl
Nov 20 Matthew Pasola
Nov 21 Heather Bamburak, James McGuire, Amanda Shahady
Nov 22 Sherri Hall, Zachary Snyder
Nov 23 Kieran Hughes, Jennifer Quimby
Nov 24
Nov 25
Nov 26 Jane Jensen, Jacque Miscavage, Scott Whitman
Nov 27 Mandy Rauffer
Nov 28 Nikolas Marsala
Nov 29 Diane Cerveny, Holly Najdzinowicz
Nov 30 Ronald Panuska, Sandi Shekon
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar
November 3 - Service of Remembrance
November 8 - Youth Connection Movie Night
November 17 - Stewardship Committment Sunday
November 24 - Harvest Home Sunday
Additional information will follow
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Pastors
The Rev. Carl Wilton, Ph.D., Pastor
The Rev. Linda Chase, Associate Pastor
Office Staff
Kim Gaydos, Church Secretary
Donna Ferry, Financial Secretary
Dee D'Amore, Volunteer Village Bookkeeper
Nancy Stout, Treasurer
Music Staff
Sara Hoey, Organist
William Shoppell, Chancel Choir and Choral Bells Director
Rebecca Muraglia, Acting Dove Choir Director
Christian Education Staff
Courtney Norton, Youth Connection Coordinator
Sarah Morrison, Church School Coordinator
Devlin House, Point Beach Prep Preschool Director
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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
701 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(Corner of Bay and Forman Avenues)
Church Office: 732-899-0587 Fax: 732-899-2946
Visit us at http://www.pointpresbyterian.org
Church Office: mail@pointpresbyterian.org |
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