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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
December 29, 2013
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 The packages are gone. The counters are cleared off. No more cooking to do. No more cookies to make. No more shopping to do. This feels good. You might be tempted to sleep in this Sunday and catch up. Trust me, I know the feeling! But, I invite you to come and worship with us this Sunday. We will be doing our traditional Christmas Carol sing. Peggy Bierach will be at the organ bench, ready and willing to play your selection.
Yet as good as all this feels, let us celebrate that Jesus' life has just begun. Our Savior is but days old and his life's path is already set into motion. We will look at the days after his birth and the visit by the wise men!!! What did this visit mean? What is set in motion a mere few days after His birth?
Worship is at 10:00 a.m. I invite you to come as you are. Join in song and commitment as we gather as a community of faith at this blessed time of year.
Jim McGuire
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This Sunday
Sunday, December 29
First Sunday after Christmas Day
Elder Jim McGuire preaching: "THE CHASE BEGINS"
10:00 a.m - Worship/Carol Sing
No Church School or Youth Connection; Church School kids attend worship with their families
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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 December 29 is the Nase family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Jennifer, Julie and Sarah, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Sajen Hendricks; Colin Wykoff; Marion Reinhardt; Nicholas Hudnut; Lincoln (grandson of Joan Kocur); Brad Mogenson; Carl Wilton; Ralph Smith; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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 CHECK FOR SNOW CANCELLATIONS - In case of snow, please check the main page of the church website or the voice mail message about worship service times (732-899-0587) for the latest information about cancellations of church activities. CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED - Please note the office will be closed on December 30, 31 and January 1. The answer machine will be checked for any emergencies during this time. The office will open January 2 at 9:00 a.m. CHURCH ORGANIZATION LEADERS: Information for the Annual Reports are due by Monday, January 13, 2013. One paragraph highlighting events in the past year is sufficient length for most reports. Also, if your organization maintains a separate treasury or bank account, these reports must include a financial reporting. Reports can be emailed directly to Kim Gaydos at mail@pointpresbyterian.org. Call or email the Church office if you would like a digital version of the 2012 report. Reports will be ready for the congregation on Sunday, January 19, 2014.
CHOIR REHEARSALS -All choirs will begin again the week of January 6, 2014. Thank you for your hard work through out the month of December. BAPTISMS - Baptisms will take place during our worship service on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Ordinarily, at least one parent must be a member of PPPC. For more information on having your child baptized, please call the Church Office. IHN ARRIVES JANUARY 12 - Signup Sheets are in the Narthex. THESE DAYS DEVOTIONAL - For January through March is now available in the Narthex. |
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Annual Meeting of the Congregation
The Annual General Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church will take place on Sunday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m., following a single worship service at 10:00 a.m.
The Congregation will elect officers, elect the Nominating Committee (for the election of officers), approve the Pastor's terms of call, and conduct any other business that may properly come before the Congregation.
An extended program for Church School children will be available in the Education Annex, so parents may attend the Annual Meeting.
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Joan Valentine House Giving Tree
Thanks to all who have purchased Christmas gifts for our friends from the Joan Valentine House! The pile of wrapped presents under the Sanctuary Christmas tree offers testimony to this congregation's caring.
If you took an envelope and have yet to place your gift under the tree, please do so as soon as possible, so the Deacons may deliver it as part of the upcoming Epiphany Party.
Thank you for bringing some extra Christmas cheer into someone's life!
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 Offering envelopes can now be picked up in the Narthex. If you cannot find your envelopes please write your name on the pad provided. You can also call the church's Financial Secretary, Donna Ferry, in the church office with any questions. Please note your assigned envelope number may have changed for the new year. In order to credit your giving properly, please use only 2014 envelopes starting on Sunday, January 1. Please remember: December 29 is the last Sunday of the year. Contributions received in the Church Office through that Sunday, will be credited towards 2013. For your convenience, we are accepting: Estimates of Giving By E-Mail You can submit yours by simply sending a confidential e-mail to: Donna Ferry, at donna@pointpresbyterian.org Thank you! |
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Calendar For The Week
 The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website.
Sunday, December 29
10:00 a.m - Worship/Carol Sing
Monday, December 30
Office Closed
Tuesday, December 31
Office Closed
9:30 a.m - Busy Hands
Wednesday, January 1
Office Closed
Happy New Year
Thursday, January 2
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast
4:30 p.m. - Daisy Girl Scouts
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 4
Sunday, January 5
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Communion/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
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 January Birthday Blessings
1 Elizabeth Carter
2 Walter Flannelly
3 Kaitlin Pennypacker
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5 John Hoey
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7 Rachael Harvey
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9 Elaine DeBenedett
10 Peter Friedrich, Ami Gallagher
11 Brianna Harvey
12 Madeline Iadarola, Pat Shoppell,
13 Judy Antonucci, Fred Ebner, Jason Krayl, Rod Smith
14 Jean Whittaker
15 Stephen Ferguson, Nicholas O'Hara, Calvin Potter
16 Ethan Duffield, Victoria Lees, Chris Nelson, Lois Roche
17 Allison Milancewich
18 Patricia Hewitt
19 Ann Lappke
20 Lauren Braaten, Mary Beth Schroeder
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22 Donald May, Trevor Sellman, Londa Scarpone, Joan Vitale
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25 Luke Atkins, Jason Braaten, Christopher Muraglia
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27 Samantha Trainor
28 Jordan Cooper, Connor Durante
29 Blake Birdsong, Jaime Williams
30 Michael Fanizzo, Ronald Krayl
31 Vincent DeMartino, Donna Ferry, Maria Tirpak
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar
January 12-19 - IHN
January 13 - Annual Report Information Due January 26 - 10:00 a.m. worship, followed by 11:00 a.m. Annual General Meeting of the Congregation
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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