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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
January 19, 2014
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 Dear Friends, This Sunday we will be receiving special envelopes for Blanket Sunday. This offering will go to Church World Service which sends blankets, tool and money all over the world to help those who live in poverty as well as those who's lives have been upended by natural disasters. In looking at the information provided by CWS, I see that they now call this offering Blankets+. In addition to providing heavy, utilitarian blankets which can be used for warmth, shelter, to carry a child, food and water, CWS provides tools for the building of homes and for agricultural purposes and for digging of a well so that villagers can have safe, clean water for drinking. CWS has traditionally stressed the giving of $5 citing it as the cost of a blanket. I am not sure if this still is true and I would encourage those who can do so to give more than that. It is amazing how much $5 can still do in today's world - give life and hope to people around the world. See you in Church this Sunday. Peace and Blessings, Linda
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This Sunday
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
The. Rev. David Cotton preaching: "SOMEWHERE...."
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Dove and Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Sandwich Sunday
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 Following the service this Sunday, the Kitchen Team will be once again be offering Sandwiches in the Education Annex.
A free-will offering will be received to cover expenses, with anything left over going to Mission. |
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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 January 19 is the Pennypacker family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Paula, Brooke and Kailyn, as well all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Morgan Daniels; Hannah Smith; Sajen Hendricks; Colin Wykoff; Nicholas Hudnut; 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. AMERICAN GUILD OF ORGANISTS (AGO) OCEAN COUNTY CHAPTER -Will be presenting Sacred Choral and Organ Music on January 26, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. This choir festival will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street in Toms River. A free will offering will be accepted. 2013 YEAR END GIVING STATEMENTS - Have been mailed out this past weekend. If you do not receive yours in the next few days or have any questions, please contact Donna Ferry. Donna is available in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. FLOWER CHART - A new flower chart is posted outside the church office. Please consider signing up for fresh flowers to mark a special occasion or "just because". The flower prices for 2014 remain the same, $20 per vase or $25 for a bowl of flowers. A blue order form next to the chart can be filled out and sent into the office along with your payment. Future events such as Anniversaries and Birthdays can be reserved on the flower chart and payment can be submitted closer to the date. Flowers are God's gift to us all! THANK YOU - To the Scouts and Church volunteers who undecorated the Sanctuary last Sunday. We are appreciative of all our volunteers who continual to help in so many ways! SESSION MEMBERS - Are reminded there is a Session Meeting this Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. Session Packets are 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.
Business to be conducted includes establishing the Pastor's terms of call, nomination and election of persons to serve on Session, the Board of Deacons and the Standing Nominating Committee. There will also be a review of the church's financial reports. The meeting will also deal with any constitutionally appropriate business brought forth by members of the congregation from the floor.
It is very important that all members of the congregation be present. Your voice and vote matter. The decisions made at this meeting affect all of us.
The following names will be presented for the offices of Elder and Deacon. ELDERS
Doug Pederson - Class of 2014
Theresa Willaims - Class of 2014
Nancy Jalowski - Class of 2015
DEACON
Kevin Conheeney - Class of 2014
The Ordination and Installation of new officers is planned for Sunday, February 9th. An extended program for Church School children will be available in the Education Annex, so parents may attend the Annual Meeting. Please make every attempt to make this very important meeting.
The 2013 Annual Report is now ready for your review online. Copies can also be picked up in the Narthex. Please take a copy home this Sunday to review before the Congregational Meeting. |
 Last Chance to Pick Up Your Offering Envelopes This Sunday For those who have not picked up their offering envelopes, this is the last Sunday they will be available for pickup. Envelopes will be mailed out next week. Please try to save the church money by picking up your envelopes this weekend. Thank you! |
 Bible Study Living the Heart of Christianity Bible Study continues this Monday We will meet in the Fellowship room in the Church at 10:30 a.m. Please read Session 7 "The Kingdom of God The Heart of Justice." |
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This week in Sunday School, we will be learning about Martin Luther King. Martin Luther King was a great civil rights leader. He used the Lord's teachings of turning the other cheek to deal with the people who went against him. We will discuss his choices and how he followed God's word.
Sunday School meets every week in the Christian Education Building across the street from 10:20 to 11:20. It is available to children preschool through fifth grade. We welcome all children and visitors.
Sarah Morrison
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This Week at Point Beach Prep
 | | Lia and Santino are siblings who are in different clases but enjoy playing on the playground together at recess! They will also be able to have lunch bunch together here at school! |
This week we welcomed another sibling, Lia Mammano, into our Nursery class! The Mammano family's oldest child, Gianna, attended Point Beach Prep's inaugural year and it's 2nd year. Their middle child, Santino, has been with us the last 2 1/2 years. We are honored and excited to have their youngest child learning and growing with us now as well!
OPEN HOUSE
We will be having an Open House
Saturday, February 1, 2014 10am-12pm. Please recommend us to any interested friends with children ages 2 1/2 - 6 years old. Our hours are 8:30am-12pm with Lunch Bunch from 12-1pm. We have 2, 3, 4 or 5 day programs. Anyone with questions may call 732-701-9900 or email us at pointbeachprep@hotmail.com. Look for our ad in the Meet the Merchant section of the Coast Star on January 23rd and Ocean Star on January 24th!
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Groups Staying in the Volunteer Village
Groups have been arriving and staying once again at our Volunteer Village. The following is our latest list of groups scheduled.
Feb 3-7 Presbytery of North Central Iowa, Waterloo, IA
Feb 16-21 Lend A Hand
March 9-15 Helping Hands, Allentown, PA
March 16-21 Lend A Hand
Apr 6-12 Helping Hands, Allentown, PA and Red Stone Presbytery, Export, PA
Apr 13-19 Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church, MD
Apr 27-May 1 Lend A Hand
May 4-10 Lakeside Presbyterian Church, Storm Lake, IA
May 18-23 Lend A Hand, and First Presbyterian Church, Portville, NY
June 1-7 Reserved
June 8-14 Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Modesto, CA
June 15-20 Lend A Hand
June 22-28 Presbytery of Western Kentucky, Henderson, KY
July 6-12 First Presbyterian Church OKC, Oklahoma
July 7-12 York United Presbyterian Church, York, NY
July 13-19 First Presbyterian Church, Cartersville, GA
July 20-26 Presbyterian Church Morristown, Morristown, NJ
July 27-Aug 1 Lend A Hand
Sep 7-13 Pass A Grille Beach Community Church, St. Pete Beach, FL
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IHN
Thank you to all who served this past week for hosting the Interfaith Hospitality Network family.
The clean laundry can be returned to the office.
We are scheduled to host again at the end of March. Your help is always appreciated.
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Calendar For The Week
 The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website.
Sunday, January 19
IHN Leaves
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Dove and Chancel Choir/Blanket Sunday
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:15 a.m. - Sandwich Sunday
Monday, January 20
Point Beach Prep Closed
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells
Tuesday, January 21
6:45 p.m. - Scouts
7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Wednesday, January 22
12:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 23
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, January 24
Pinewood Derby Setup in Annex
Saturday, January 25
Pinewood Derby, Annex
Sunday, January 26
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Annual Meeting of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Congregation
11:45 a.m. - Sarah Hope Circle
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
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 January Birthday Blessings
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 26 - 10:00 a.m. worship, followed by 11:00 a.m. Annual General Meeting of the Congregation
February 1 - Open House Point Beach Prep
February 22 - Youth Connection Italian Dinner
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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