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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
January 26, 2014
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Dear Friends,
 This Sunday is our Congregational Meeting. This meeting is more important then you think. The purpose of the meeting is to establish the Pastor's terms of call, and elect persons to serve on Session and the Board of Deacons. There will be a review of the church's financial reports and budget for 2014. The meeting will also address any appropriate business brought forth by members of the congregation from the floor. We sometimes fail to understand the importance of attending the congregational meeting. What makes this congregational meeting important in the life of the Church? - Come find out what is actually being presented verses what you think might be happening in our Church.
- The meeting will be constructive. An agenda has been prepared with specific significant items to be discussed. We aim to be clear, precise and focused.
- Your participation shows support of the leadership. We have many wonderful volunteers who provide leadership in many areas. Won't you consider showing your support of their time and effort by giving them your time and input?
- The bond of unity as the body of Christ is strengthened. Unity is the quality or state of being made one, the coming together of ideas, the unifying of thoughts based on integrity. Unity among believers allows us to work out our differences with the bond of love. Paul tells the church in Philippians 2:2 Make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.
Please strongly consider making every effort to attend the meeting this Sunday. The future of our Church depends on all its members. See you in Church this Sunday. Peace and Blessings, Linda
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This Sunday
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
The. Rev. Linda Chase preaching: "LIVING IN THE SHADOWS."
Matthew 4:12-23
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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Noisy Offering
 This Sunday is "Noisy Offering." We will be accepting contributions to Cents-Ability, a hunger ministry of the Presbytery of Monmouth. |
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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 Petersen - 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. |
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 26 is the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church family. Let us be prayerfully aware ofall our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Terry (friend of Theresa Williams); Lincoln (grandson of Joan Kocur); 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. If you did not receive yours 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! |
 Kenya Mission Trip Are you open to thinking outside the box? Would you be open to a totally new and exciting adventure? Read what follows and before you say, "Oh, I could never do that" ask yourself, what if you did? Our reading from Matthew's gospel for this Sunday has Jesus inviting his first disciples to "Follow me..." Are you willing to follow him.....all the way to Kenya? MBF (Medical Benevolence Foundation) invites YOU to participate in a Medical Mission trip to Tumutumu, Kenya in June. June 6 - 21, 2014
Sign up for this opportunity to meet and serve beside fellow brothers and sisters in Kenya. This is a great opportunity to help make an impact!
Tumutumu Hospital, started in 1909, is located in the Central Highlands of Kenya, 80 miles north of Nairobi. It is a 203-bed hospital, owned and governed by the Presbyterian Church of East Africa. Tumutumu provides general health care, surgery, pediatrics, OB/GYN and outpatient services. The hospital also has a Nursing School for training Registered Community Health Nurses. MBF is currently managing a project to upgrade the facilities and capacity of the nursing school.
There is a great need for surgeons on this trip - however, there is a need for all medical personnel including, but not limited to: physicians, surgeons, nurses, family practitioners, OB/GYN, internists, pediatricians, dentists, dental hygienists, physical therapists, lab techs, IT and communications, pastors and lay people. You do not need to be in the medical profession to go on this trip - there will always be a job to be done.
Medical volunteers will serve under the direction and supervision of Tumutumu Hospital staff, participating as appropriate in hospital rounds, outpatient clinics, rural health clinics and public health education forums. Non-medical volunteers will assist in the support departments and are invited to serve as "prayer warriors" and spiritual support to hospital staff, students and patients as requested.
Volunteers and hosting staff will have opportunities to exchange knowledge and participate in discussion forums, learning from one another and building relationships.
For more information email or call Sue Haas at shaas@mbfoundation.org or 800-547-7627, ext. 109. More information is also availabe on our website.
Blessings,
Andy
E Andrew Mayo
CEO MBF (Medical Benevolence Foundation)
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 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 8 "Thin Places, Opening the Heart" |
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 Last week, we enjoyed learning about Martin Luther King and how he changed history. We wrote Acrostic Poems for the word Freedom. Here are two poems from our older kids group:
Da Free Poem
F reedom F un
R espect R enited
E xcellent E qual
E qual E xcellent
D ad D ream
O utstanding O utspoken
M ore Freedom M any
By Samantha Cox By Unknown
We also discussed peace, equality and our dreams. I was impressed with the students' great responses.
This week we are going to continue to learn about the genealogy of Jesus. Our bible scripture is Matthew 1:17-25. Joseph is Jesus' earthly father and a descendant of King David is the main idea of our lessons today.
Be sure to come to Sunday School to do some fun crafts, games and to learn about God!
Also, I would like to recognize Keith Reilly for having perfect attendance.
He is one of our 5th grade extraordinaire students and a blast to hang out with. Thank you, Keith for making a commitment to Sunday School.
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 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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Souper Bowl of Caring
" Lord, as we enjoy the super bowl, remind us that there are people without a bowl of soup."
 Souper Bowl of Caring is a nation wide event held on Super Bowl Sunday each year. Our youth help collect the money and food that we donate to a local charity. Last year, we raised over $300 for the SPCA to help feed the hungry animals that lost their homes and families during Hurricane Sandy. This year, we are collecting for souper bowl a little differently. Please look for specially marked envelopes for your contribution. These envelopes can be placed directly into the offering plate, and will be counted next Sunday by the Youth Connection. We will report back on how much we collect and where we chose to donate! |
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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 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
Monday, January 27
9:15 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team, Fellowship Room
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at the Rainbow Diner
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells
Tuesday, January 28
9:30 a.m. - Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers, Chittick Lounge
6:45 p.m. - Scouts
Wednesday, January 29
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
12:30 p.m. - Staff Meeting
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, January 30
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast
7:00 p.m. - Girl Scout Leaders Meeting, Chittick Lounge
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, January 31
Saturday, February 1
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - Point Beach Prep Open House
Sunday, February 2
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Communion/Special Music
10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
11:15 a.m. - Confirmation Class
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 January Birthday Blessings
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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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