Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church

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March 9, 2014

Spring Forward

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS THIS WEEKEND 

Set Your Clocks Ahead One Hour

On Saturday Night

Dear Friends,

 

 What a wonderful way we began Lent together with our traditional Soup Supper and Communion worship service on Ash Wednesday.  As usual, there was a plethora of delicious soups.  Too bad I have not figured out a way to have a taste of them all.  There were a variety of breads on each table for eating with the supper and for sharing during communion as well.  Someone described the service as homey, as well as inspirational.  It reminded me of how I like to think of Jesus and his followers sitting down for a meal - talking over their day and sharing their stories of faith in the events that had happened to them.

 

What I especially appreciated where the big loaves of bread on the tables; loaves eaten in Communion. There were long loaves, round ones, loaves with seeds on top, crusty loaves - again, I wished I could have sampled all of them. Gone were the little cubes of white bread with all the crusts trimmed off and cut into look alike neat squares. We each had an opportunity to grab a hold of a big hunk of bread and rip it off, if we were brave enough.  Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." So why wouldn't we want as much of that bread as we can get?  After all there was and is plenty for all. "I am the bread of life.  All who come to me will never hunger and all who believe in me will never thirst."

 

I hope to see you in church this Sunday, the first Sunday in Lent.

 

Peace and Blessings, 

 Linda 

This Sunday
 

Sunday, March 9

First Sunday in Lent 

Linda Chase preaching:  "THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS"

 

9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection

10:00 a.m - Worship/Special Music/New Members/Healing Prayers

10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship

11:15 a.m. - Volunteer Village Shoppers Meeting, Fellowship Room

11:15 a.m - Summer Mission Trip Meeting, CE Annex

Being Received into Membership

 

Last Sunday, Linda Chase led an Inquirers Group for three couple exploring membership in the church. This Sunday we welcome them as new members.  Please welcome:

 

Kristen Hudnut
 joining by Profession of Faith

James Hudnut  

joining by Reaffirmation of Faith
Suzanne Perkowski 

joining by a Letter of Transfer

from a local church.
Frank Perkowski  

joining by a Letter of Transfer

from a local church
Jennifer Tarrell 

joining by Profession of Faith
Dale Wright 

joining by Reaffirmation of Faith

 

The next Inquirers Group will be in May.  Please call the church office if you would like to be put on the list for the next class.  

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 March 9 is the Tolley family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Jack and Dorothy, as well as all our members and friends.

Other prayer concerns:  
Morgan Daniels; Judy Antonucci; Karin (niece of Linda Smith); Kathryn Feldman (sister of Bill Shoppell); Carl Wilton; Ralph Smith; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
 
         PPPC NEWS


News and Notes
CHECK FOR SNOW CANCELLATIONS - In case of snow, please watch for an email or the voice mail message about worship service times (732-899-0587) for the latest information about cancellations of church activities.
 
BAPTISMS - Baptisms will take place on Sunday, March 23 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.  
 
OFFICE HOURS - The Reverend Linda Chase is at the Church on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays.  Being that her duties have expanded and her time is limited, please call the office and schedule a time if you would like to meet with her.  As always she is available for home and hospital visits for those in need.  Also a reminder that the church office is closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
 
CANINES VARIETY SHOW - Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon of doggie delights at the 3rd annual Caregiver Canines Variety Show, Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Toms River East High School, 1225 Raider Way.  The show includes awesome dog tricks by Prancing paws, a therapy dog training demonstration by sponsor Endless Pawsibilities and Caregiver Canines and Friends on the fashion runway.  Vendors, prizes 50/50, and more.  Tickets are $10 adult, $5 kids under 12.  For info and tickets call Danielle at 732-505-2273 ext 202.  No outside dogs allowed!
 
EASTER FLOWER SET UP - We are in need of two or three people to decorate the Sanctuary with Easter Flowers on Saturday, April 19.  Setup includes putting up the flower racks and arranging the flowers.  If this is something you would be interested in please call or email the church office.  
 
THESE DAYS DEVOTIONAL - For April, May and June is now available in the Narthex.  They are $3 each.  
 
IHN Trailer IHN TO ARRIVEIHN starts on March 30. We are  in need of people to help in all areas. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex for those who can provide help with Meals, Set-up, Evening Fellowship and Overnight Host. Please indicate where you can help. Thank you

Wear your PDA Shirt this Sunday 

 

PDA volunteers This Sunday, March 9,  the first Sunday in Lent, is "Wear your blue PDA t-shirt to church Sunday."  When you see someone in a blue PDA shirt this Sunday, you will know they are a volunteer who has given their time to help someone in need after a crisis or disaster.  We are fortunate to have quite a few people in our congregation who have blue shirts.  

 

Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God's love with our neighbors-in-need around the world. Your generous gifts to this Special Offering help provide relief those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed.   When you support our faithful volunteer efforts, you help support programs like Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. 

 

As you have seen firsthand by our PDA Volunteer Village, your help ensures our sisters and brothers receive support following a disaster, long after the media has moved on.  

 

You will have the opportunity to give to One Great Hour of Sharing  on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2014.  For this Sunday we ask that you wear your blue shirt to Church.  If you see someone wearing a blue shirt please encourage them and pray for them this week.  

The Lent 2014 daily calendar, from the Environmental Ministries and Enough for Everyone programs of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, is now available online and in the Narthex.


Known in past years as "Tread Lightly for Lent," this daily calendar is a quick and easy way to stay mindful of all God's creation throughout the season of Lent. As we slow down, reflect, take on spiritual disciplines, and give up distractions during the season of Lent, what parts of God's creation call our attention, remind us of God, or invite us to become more deeply the people God has created us to be? In this calendar are reflection questions, readings, facts, stories, and suggested actions to draw you more deeply into relationship with God and all God's creation, as you make your way through Lent.

 

Lent 2014 Daily Calendar

  

 

To Register please provide your Name, Contact Number and email address along with $15 to the Church office by March 16.  Please make checks payable to PW with "retreat" in the memo line.

Church World Service - Hygiene and School Kits

 

Once again the Presbyterian Women will be collecting Hygiene Kits AND School Kits for Church World Service. 

Hygiene Kits - In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene Kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:
Girl with hygiene kit One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
One washcloth
One wide-tooth comb
One nail clipper
One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
One toothbrush (in original packaging)
Six standard size Band-Aids�

Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal. Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Cartons of toothpaste that have an extended expiration date will be added to Hygiene Kit shipments just prior to shipment.

CWS school kit, Indonesia  
School Kits - give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning.
To assemble a School Kit you will need:
One pair of blunt metal scissors (rounded tip)
Three 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper)
One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
One hand-held pencil sharpener
One large eraser
Six new pencils with erasers
One box of 24 crayons (only 24)

Pack all items inside one of the cloth bags the Busy Hands for Mission group has made or one 12" x 14" to 14" x 17" finished size cotton or lightweight canvas bag with cloth handles. (Please, no reusable shopping bags or backpacks.)
Please stop by the office to pick up your bag.

Kits can be placed in the bin, in the North Hall under the East Window. Please include $2.00 for shipping or put a separate envelope marked "CWS Kits" in the PW mailbox in the church office. Checks for shipping should be made out to "Presbyterian Women".

These kits are for disaster relief. Please do not add to or exchange listed items. Kits are due by March 23, 2014. 

      SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS

 
Sunday School
 

  First, I want to say congratulations to all of you who came to the Ash Wednesday Service it was great to see so many kids and families there.  The service was very nice and the soups were delicious.  Also to the 12 children who came, great job on starting your Lent Journey, you all have 15pts. Keep up the great work!

 

 

Last week, in Sunday School we learned the story of The Good Samaritan.  This is one of my favorite stories from the Bible.  It teaches us to love thy neighbor.  We had a great time discussing the story, doing some fun crafts and closing with the Lord's Prayer. Be sure to discuss with your child how they can be a Good Samaritan.

 

This week, we are going to continue our contest and review what Lent is.  We will also be introducing the story of Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) and learning a fun song that will help the children remember the story. 

 

Upcoming Events

Lent Contest March 5-April 20, 2014

Youth Service March 30

One Great Hour of Sharing - Turn Fish  in on Palm Sunday April 13, 2014

 

Have a great week!

Sarah Morrison [email protected]

Sunday School Dismissal
 
Sunday School is from 10:20 to 11:20.  We meet every week in the Christian Education Building after the Time for Children.  Please pick your chi
ld up at 11:20.  It is important that the children stay for the whole time, because if they are picked up early they are losing valuable learning time. Thank you so much for your support and understanding. 

      YOUTH CONNECTION

 
Our summer mission trip is coming

 

 

This year, pending Session approval, we will be joining forces with Youth Service Opportunity Project, a service based youth oriented organization. The opening page of their website says it all...


The Youth Service Opportunities Project (YSOP) is an IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in New York City by Quakers in 1983.
In April of 2003, YSOP expanded to Washington, DC.

YSOP is committed to helping young people become part of the solution to societal problems by showing them how even their smallest actions can make a difference in the lives of others. While YSOP was created for young people, we welcome people of all ages to YSOP.

YSOP is a nationally recognized leader in providing high-quality volunteer service experiences. YSOP has been a pioneer in the field of service-learning, leading thousands of young people and adults in programs to encourage community participation and engaged citizenship through direct service to homeless and hungry people.

Last year (2012-2013) 4,021 participants served more than 463,600 hungry and homeless men, women and children in New York City, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. YSOP hosts middle school and high school groups, college students, faith-based groups serving on mission trips and community organizations.


We will be looking to take youth and adults to Washington D.C. from July 6th - 10th.  
If you or someone you know might be interested in going, please attend our first meeting on Sunday, March  9 right after church in the CE Annex.

Youth Connection Schedule   

March 9 - Meeting: Youth Sunday Prep plus Summer Mission Trip Meeting
March 14 - Bowling Night!
March 16 - Meeting: Youth Sunday Prep
March 23 - Meeting: Youth Sunday finalized with Service project vote
March 30 - Youth Sunday!
April 6 - Meeting: Service project
April 11 - Movie Night!
April 13 - Meeting: Service project
April 20 - No meeting Happy Easter!
April 27 - Meeting: Service project wrap- up
May 4 - Meeting: Group Games
May 11 - Meeting: Topic talk is how to be a Christian in school
May 18 - End of year celebration! Messy Game Night - Meet at 6pm

      POINT BEACH PREP

 
This Week in Point Beach Prep  

  

We celebrated Dr. Seuss' s birthday this week with a visit from The Cat in the Hat!
  
Pedaling tricycles is a great way for our students to use their gross motor skills while having fun on our playground.  As everyone does their Spring cleaning,  please think of us if your family has outgrown their tricycles or if you know someone who is looking to donate theirs.  Thank you! 
  

 

 

  


      VOLUNTEER VILLAGE

 
Groups Staying in the Volunteer Village
 

Volunteer Village seating

Groups have been arriving and staying once again at our Volunteer Village.  The following is our latest list of groups scheduled.  

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 

      ON THE CALENDAR

 

Calendar For The Week

 

This Week at Our ChurchThe latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 

 

Sunday, March 9

9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection

10:00 a.m - Worship/Special Music/New Members/Healing Prayers

10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship

11:15 a.m. - Volunteer Village Shoppers Meeting, Fellowship Room

11:15 a.m - Summer Mission Trip Meeting, CE Annex

   

Monday, March 10

11:30 a.m. - EliSabeth Verdella Circle, Fellowship Room 

6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room

7:00 p.m. - Deacon's Meeting, Chittick Lounge

 

Tuesday, March 11

10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers

1:00 p.m. - Lydia Circle Daytime

6:45 p.m. - Scouts

7:00 p.m. - Lydia Circle Evening

 

Wednesday, March 12

9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner

5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir Rehearsal

7:00 p.m. - Tabitha Dorcas Circle

 

Thursday, March 13

7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast

4:30 p.m. - Daisy Girl Scouts

7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

 

Friday, March 14

 

Saturday, March 15

  

Sunday, March 16

9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection

10:00 a.m - Worship/Choral Bells

10:00 a.m. - Church School begins in Worship

11:00 a.m. - Sandwich Sunday

BirthdaysMarch Birthday Blessings

 

Mar 9 Michael McGuire
Mar 10 Robert Dunston, Eileen Savage, Emil Werner
Mar 11 Allyson Drugas
Mar 12 Payton Stoffers, Karen Winter
Mar 13
Mar 14 Sarah Morrison
Mar 15 Patrick Allgor, Brenden Culos
Mar 16 Maggie McGuire, Marilyn Powell
Mar 17 Kerri Hurley, Meghan Murat, Kellen O'Neill, Megan Schwenke
Mar 18 Jean Campbell, Wendy Childers, Hugh Stryker
Mar 19 Jamie Budrick, Stanley Thornton
Mar 20 Stephanie Smith
Mar 21 Carole Adamo, Christina Hudson, Brian McCrossan, Shane Smith
Mar 22 Summer Gahles
Mar 23 Kris Bongiovi, Cynthia Popiel
Mar 24 Nancy Smith
Mar 25 Kathyrn Ebner, Christopher Hank
Mar26 Carl Lappke, Weston Johnson
Mar 27 Addison Reinwald, Brian Satterlee
Mar 28 Karen Dunham Luicci
Mar 29 Susan Hess
Mar 30 Kenneth King, Jordan Muraglia, Alissa Pazienza
Mar 31 Gail Birdsong, Elizabeth McGuire, Kim Schaefer

      COMING UP


Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar  
 
March 29 - Women's Retreat
March 3- Youth Sunday;  IHN Arrives
April 13 - Palm Sunday
April 17 - Maundy Thursday
April 18 - Good Friday
April 20 - Easter Sunday
April 26 - PW Clothing Drive
 

Additional information will follow

       CONTACT US

 

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

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