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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
March 30, 2014
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 I'm happy to say... "I'm back!" My doctor cleared me to go off disability and return to work as of this past Monday, so I've been back on the job since then, doing my best to get caught up. That's going to take some time, because I've been out of the pulpit since late October. I still have a way to go in restoring my stamina and breathing more easily. I've been working on that by going to the gym daily, continuing the reconditioning process started when I was in in physical therapy. I need to pace myself for a while longer yet.
The medical news is that there is no longer any sign of the pulmonary embolisms that had developed in both lungs. The blood clot in my right leg - the likely source of the embolisms - is still there, but is being controlled with anticoagulant ("blood-thinner") medication. The abdominal hematoma (internal bleeding) that caused such a crisis when I was first put on blood-thinners in the hospital has cleared up. My lab tests show that my kidneys are back to 98% functioning (after two episodes of kidney failure, resulting from the fact that my body no longer tolerates the IV contrast fluid sometimes administered along with CT scans).
I'm grateful that everyone at PPPC has been so wonderfully patient and understanding with this protracted recovery, resulting from this "perfect storm" of medical complications. I still need to take it easy for a while longer yet, but I'm definitely on the mend. See you in church! Carl
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Come support our Youth Connection and Dove Choir members, as they lead this Sunday's worship service!
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This Sunday
Sunday, March 30
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Youth Sunday
10:00 a.m - Worship/Youth Sunday
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
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It is with great joy we welcome back Dr. Carl Wilton. After quite a few months on medical leave we are happy to have him back and healthy.
Carl started back in the office this past week. He is still ordered to take it easy until he fully recovers. Dr. Wilton will begin preaching again on Easter Sunday. Please be sure to welcome him back.
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Interfaith Hospitality Network Arrives this Sunday
Families in the IHN program will be arriving here on this Sunday, March 30. We are in need of a few more volunteers to help. Please speak with Dorothy Tolley (732-892-9306) or Terri Williams and let them know how you can help.
Our church has been a host church for IHN for many years. We are reminded in the book of Galatians to "not grow weary of doing good." Thank you to everyone who has volunteered over the years.
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"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 30 is the Reid family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Don, Carol, Isabella and Vivian, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Hugh Styker; Gloria Buckalew; Robert Conway Jr; Val Napolitano; Marion Fittin, Gwen Whitworth; Jacque Miscavage; Susan Robbins; Chuck Reynolds and Dave both from Lend A Hand; Vince DeMartino; Joe DeRosa; Kathryn Feldman (sister of Bill Shoppell); Ralph Smith; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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 WE HAVE A "PR" PERSON - Pat Shoppell has offered to be the Public Relations Coordinator for the church. There are so many wonderful things going on in our church that we need to be sharing with the larger community. With that in mind, please submit all photos and/or write ups on any future and past events held at the church. Pat will make sure it gets into the local newspaper. Please be mindful of deadlines. We want current information going out to the press. Pat can be reached at billpat2@optonline.net We need to be proactive about letting our light shine.
 WEB SITE EDITOR - Pat Shoppell will be working mainly with print media (newspaper press releases). We could also use someone who is willing to take on the updating of the church's website. Revisions are done using the Wordpress online web-editing tool, which is intuitively designed and fairly easy to use, after some basic training. Do you have a nose for news and an eye for good web design? Would you like to find out more? Please contact the church office. HOLY WEEK BULLETIN PREPARATION - Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, April 16 to help fold bulletins for the Holy Week Services, We will meet in the Fellowship room beginning at 1:30 p.m. As always, thank you for your continual help. ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - Applications are now being accepted for the Griggs Scholarship. Please provide a typed - written essay of your church, community and school activities. All graduating high school seniors seeking further study are eligible to apply. All applications are due Sunday, May 11th, 2014. If you have any further questions, please call the Church office. Over the last 30 years Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church has been awarding the Virginia Griggs Scholarship Award as a way to recognize a high school senior whose character and service to the church and community are to be commended. The Equipping Team welcomes any additional gifts or memorials be made to this fund. Checks can be made payable to the Church with "Griggs Scholarship" marked on the memo line.
AN UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORY is now available in the Narthex. Please email the office at mail@pointpresbyterian.org if you would like a pdf file to store on your computer. |
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Easter Flowers
 We are now taking Easter Flower orders. Payment must be included with the order form.
Forms are due to the church by April 13, 2014.
Checks should be made payable to Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, and please be sure to indicate "Easter Plants" on the memo line of your check!
Order form and payment may be placed in the offering plate or mailed/ delivered to the church office. Once the quantity of flowers needed for sanctuary decorations has been reached, additional gifts will be applied toward the purchase of sanctuary paraments and banners.
Easter Orders Forms
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What's New at Camp Johnsonburg?
What's new this year at New Jersey's Presbyterian summer camp at Johnsonburg?
-Water toys!
- Grands Camps!
- Johnsonburg Service Corps (for those completing 11th and 12th grade)
-Tiered pricing (3 options- choose what fits your family best!)
REGISTER ONLINE today!
New registration system includes all forms online
Open House - May 4th
Have more questions? Call us at (908) 852-2349
Johnsonburg is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Warren County, about a two-hour drive from Point Pleasant.
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Look for this in Upcoming Weeks!
 When Superstorm Sandy hit in the fall of 2012 it not only devastated much of the shore, but it sidelined goals and ambitions of many people, businesses and churches in our area. One of those goals our church was looking at, was to add an Alternative Worship Service with more contemporary components, to be held on a different day then our current service. This way we would not be taking anything away from those who enjoy our traditional Sunday service, while adding something that has been frequently asked about over recent years. It is time to reassess and move forward with the interest that was expressed back in 2012.
We are also as promised, asking for some preliminary feedback from the decision last year to have one worship serviceon Sunday instead of two. We are hoping that after trying it for several months you may have some initial views or thoughts and will offer them to session.
In a few weeks you will have the opportunity to comment with a combined survey on both topics. This will help session decide which direction, you the congregants want to see for the future of our church. Please keep in mind that if we cannot garner enough support and a physical willingness to help make an Alternative Worship Service happen, then we will no longer be able to attempt this service. Now is the time to express your views on both these subjects, so whether you are happy, unhappy, or somewhere in the middle, in regards to either of them, please take a few minutes to fill out the upcoming survey so we have current information for future decisions.
Session
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Upcoming Events
Youth Service March 30
Lent Contest March 6-April 20
One Great Hour of Sharing Fish turn- in on Palm Sunday
Wave Palms in Church April 13th
Friday Fun Night (Parent's Night Off) April 25th 6-8
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Friday Fun Night
April 25TH
6-8pm
At the Christian Education Building at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
701 Forman Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
For ages 3-11
All children are invited to come wear their pajamas and enjoy pizza, games, face painting and a movie. The cost is 2$ per child to pay for the pizza. This event is put together by the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Sunday School. If you are interested please email Sarah Morrison (smorrison108@yahoo.com) or call 732-899-0587.
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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
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This Week in Point Beach Prep
 Jackson was our Pre-K Student of the Week. His father came in with all of his fire gear to talk about fire safety. The whole class received their own hat and coloring book. Thank you to the Roland family!
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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.
Apr 6-12 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 Presbytery of West New York, Portville, NY
May 26-31 Presbytery of Iowa
June 8-14 Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Modesto, CA
June 15-20 Lend A Hand
June 18-22 Faith Presbyterian Church, Emmaus, PA
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 Canfield Presbyterian Church
Aug 3-9 Fairfield and Timber Ridge Presbyterian Churches, VA
Aug 10-16 The Presbyerian Church of Woodbury, Woodbury, NJ
Aug 17-21 Lend A Hand
Sep 7-13 Pass A Grille Beach Community Church, St. Pete Beach, FL
Sep 14-20 Crossroads Community Presbyterian Church, Leechburg, PA
Sept 28-Oct 4 Presbytery of Iowa
October 12-17 Lend A Hand
Oct 19-25 Scioto Valley Presbytery, Columbus, OH
Nov 9-14 Lend A Hand
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Calendar For The Week
 The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website.
Sunday, March 30
10:00 a.m - Worship/Youth Sunday
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
Monday, March 31
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
Tuesday, April 1
9:30 a.m. - Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
6:45 p.m. - Scouts
Wednesday, April 2
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, April 3
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, April 4
Saturday, April 5
Sunday, April 6
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
10:00 a.m - Worship/Communion/Dove and Chancel
11:00 a.m. - Communion Breakfast
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
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 April 13 - Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship with the Dove and Chancel Choir
10:20 a.m. - Sunday School Begins
April 17 - Maundy Thursday
7:00 p.m. Service with the Chancel Choir
April 18 - Good Friday
7:00 p.m. Taize Service with Choir
April 20 - Easter Sunday
6:00 a.m. Ecumenical Sunrise Service at Jenkinsons Pavilion, Boardwalk
9:00 a.m. Service with the Chancel Choir
9:20 a.m. Sunday School Begins
11:00 a.m. Service with the Chancel Choir
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 Birthday Blessings
Mar 30 Kenneth King, Jordan Muraglia, Alissa Pazienza
Mar 31 Gail Birdsong, Elizabeth McGuire, Kim Schaefer
April 1 Melinda Gilbert, Edward Havranek,
Richard Leonhard, Sarah Nase
April 2 Kenneth Bamburak, Madeline D'Amore, Matthew McDermitt
April 3
April 4 Kelly Satterlee
April 5 Austin Braaten, Shane Braaten, Susan Cooper, Susan Robbins
April 6
April 7
April 8 Sally Cook, Samantha Cox, Kyle Desiderio, Frank Scarpone, Jake Toner
April 9 Gregory Hall, Nancy Stout
April 10 David Ferry, Howard Gilbert, Brent Rogers
April 11 Kelly Millar, Sean O'Connor
April 12 Jean DeMartino, Ania Wilton
April 13 Tyler Colonno, Joseph Decker, James Liotta, Kaitlyn Marshall,
Kimberly Scott, Janet Smith, Henry Stout
April 14 Kaitlyn Potter
April 15
April 16 Christian Fiorentino, Kelsey Fiorentino, Marilyn Rice,
Regina Stoffers-Reinhold
April 17 Alice Brzyski, Robert Norton, Thomas Sadowski
April 18 Susan Friedrich, Betty Gilbert, Anesa Oquendo
April 19 Marion Blackford, Robert Bissey, Ian Cooper, Katelyn Cooper
April 20
April 21 Richard Lees, Will Landre
April 22 Doris Baker, John Pasola, David Satterlee, Ralph Smith
April 23 James DeBenedett, Ellen DeMartino, Taylor Lappke, Kelsey Norton
April 24 Rachael Bomenblit, Kyle Leach, Brian McCrossan, Austin Simpson
April 25 Henry Honeywell
April 26 Edward King
April 27 Audrey Stolfe-Legreide
April 28 Christopher Parish, Evangeline Reid, Dorothy Weidele
April 29 Isabella Barbieri, Diantha Mathews-Brown
April 30
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar 
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
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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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