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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
Nov. 3, 2013
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TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
And enjoy the extra hour in
the morning
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 Dear Friends,
When I arrived at church last Sunday, I was greeted in the parking lot by a member saying, "We are under attack." "What now?" I thought.
It turned out that in addition to Pastor Carl being in the hospital, there had been flooding both in the basement of the Annex and the Church basement. I was getting all the details and I had not even gotten two steps away from my car! It did seem as though we were getting assaulted on various sides. On Monday as I sat in the PW coordinating meeting, one of the women said, "We are falling apart. Our people are falling apart as is our Church building." Being under attack (by the forces of evil is what was meant) and falling apart - both pretty clear messages that we as a congregation need to step up to the plate and put ourselves in God's hands as never before. Rather than cry "The sky is falling" we need to TRUST that God will see us through. May these two verses of scripture guide each of us individually and as a congregation:
Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in the Lord and the Lord will act. Isaiah 30:15 In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. Join us Sunday as we put our trust in the Lord and rest in His strength. Blessings,
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This Sunday
Sunday, November 3
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time
Service of Remembrance
Linda Chase preaching: REMEMBRANCE"
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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Communion Brunch
 Between services, please join us in the C.E. Annex for our monthly Communion Breakfast, in lieu of coffee hour. A free will offering defrays expenses.
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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 November 3 is the Hughes family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Tim, Bette, Kelly, Kieran, and Lauren, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Jordan Muraglia; Samantha Cox; Carl Wilton; Bill Shoppell; Leticia Walker; Rob VanWinkle and family; Lou Couche;Jean Cuzzens; Ed Prybilski,; 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! |
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.
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. LYDIA CIRCLE - Will be meeting on Tuesday, November 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the home of Sue Hankins and again at 7:00 p.m at the home of Pat Shoppell. LEADERSHIP RETREAT FOR OFFICERS AND PROGRAM STAFF, led by Monmouth Presbytery's regional presbyter, Wendy Bailey will take place this Wednesday, November 6 at the church from 5:30-9:30 pm. A supper will be provided. Please call the office to RSVP if you have not already. |
Update on Dr. Wilton
As of Friday afternoon, Dr. Wilton remained hospitalized at Ocean Medical Center. Different blood thinners are being administered to dissolve the Pulmonary Emboli in his lungs. Since he still is experiencing limited lung capability, mostly when walking, he remains on Oxygen. His numbers must be raised a little more, before he can be released. They are rising slowly, but in all likelihood he will remain in the hospital through the weekend. Carl is in good spirits and reports that he does not feel ill. He is in a regular room and visitors are welcome.
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TIME OF PRAYER
 Come and join in a time of prayer for Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church. Our Church, its leaders, the children, indeed all who make their home in PPPC, need prayer. We are experiencing a lot of difficulties right now and scripture makes plain that we need to be rooted and grounded in prayer.
We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4th in the Sanctuary. Our time together will be thirty minutes. I hope to see you this Monday
Peace,
Linda
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Jacque Mason Miscavage
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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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Busy Hands For Mission
The Busy Hands for Mission group is part of the Presbyterian Women who meet the first and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Church Fellowship room from 9:30 a.m to 12:00 p.m.
A recently completed project is flannel board pieces of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" made for Point Beach Prep, the church run nursery school.
We are always looking for new members. Sewing skills are not required. Come join us as we create mission items for those in need.
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Mission Fair is Coming Soon
December 7 and 8
Once again, unique and handcrafted fair trade items from around the world will be available for purchase at our very own Mission Fair. The Mission Fair will take place in the CE Annex on Saturday, December 7th, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, December 8th from 10 am to 1 pm.
Fill your home and kitchen with authentic décor, handmade dishware, and stunning handcrafted baskets. Adorn yourself with gorgeous fair trade jewelry, scarves, and bags. Give special fair trade gifts that improve the lives of artisans and farmers worldwide.
Fair trade retailers this year include 
Rahab's Rope (see article below)
The Womens' Bean Project and
Ten Thousand Villages.
Through Fair Trade, those in developing countries are able to earn income by selling their products. All proceeds go directly to the artisans and farmers. Visit each of the above websites to learn more about their mission and products.
Many of the items make wonderful gifts for the upcoming holidays.
The PW is looking for volunteers to help set up and clean up at the Mission Fair.
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At the Mission Fair this Year
Rahab's Rope exists to give hope and opportunity to women and girls who are at risk or have been forced into the commercial human trafficking trade of India. By creating a safe and loving environment, we enable the women and girls to grow and develop physically, mentally, and spiritually. Our work provides basic education and vocational training for each girl and woman who come through our centers; ultimately, allowing them to integrate into their communities in a positive and constructive manner. We are a faith based non-profit organization that desires to follow Jesus' teaching and direction on every step of the journey. Our vision is to see lives transformed by God's love in action.
There are many unique items we will be showcasing, including two of the items below.
 This necklace brings Hope to thousands of women in India. Through the ministry of Rahab's Rope, a woman hears for the first time there is a God who loves her and has a plan for her life. For the first time she prays to a God who hears and answers. She learns she is beautiful in God's sight, no matter what her past.
Oftentimes in scripture, God uses physical examples to represent spiritual realities. As a ministry, we believe this unique bracelet is  also a great example of the work God is doing through the vessel of Rahab's Rope in India. Just like these broken fragments of glass, women who have been shattered by the tragedy of sex slavery walk into our facilities broken. But as the Lord begins to reveal love, forgiveness, and affection for them, God begins to use each broken piece of their heart to create a radiant and joy-filled child of God. Wear this bracelet to remind yourself and others of God's glorious redemption. Come early for best selection! Saturday December 7, 10 am - 4 pm Sunday, December 8, 10 am - 12 pm
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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 a blast at our Fall Halloween Party. We created cute  decorations and had fun dressing up in our costumes. Thank you so much to my awesome Sunday School Staff for making this party a success!
This week, we are 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.
Next week, we will be introducing Jeremiah, the boy prophet, a preacher's kid, who understood early on that God called him to a special ministry (Jeremiah 1:4-10). 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).
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This Week at Point Beach Prep
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Riding the train to the Parade
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Halloween Parade
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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.
Nov 3- 9 First Presbyterian Church, Pittsford NY and Summerville Presbyterian Church,
Summerville, SC
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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, 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
Monday, November 4
9:00 a.m. - PPPC Time of Prayer, Sanctuary
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
7:00 p.m. - Deacon's Meeting, Chittick Lounge
Tuesday, November 5
10:00 a.m. - Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
6:45 p.m. - Scouts, Basement
Wednesday, November 6
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
5:30 p.m. - Leadership Retreat
Thursday, November 7
Point Beach Prep Closed
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast, US Subs, all men welcome
4:30 p.m. - Daisy Girl Scouts
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, November 8
Prep Beach Prep Closed
5:30 p.m. Miscavage/Thornton Rehearsal
Saturday, November 9
Sunday, November 10
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection Begins, CE Annex Classroom 2
10:00 a.m - Worship/Healing Prayers/Dove and Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
12:00 p.m. - Miscavage/Thornton Wedding
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 Birthday Blessings
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 Linda Chase, 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 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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