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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
June 29, 2014
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Dear Friends,
This Sunday is a very special and long-awaited day. We're going to be dedicating the new Glory to God hymnals.
We're very grateful that nearly 200 of these books were donated by Jodi Erlandsen and her husband Chris Spitler, in loving member of Jodi's father, Eric Erlandsen. A dozen additional volumes have been donated by other members of our PPPC family; these names are noted in this Sunday's bulletin.
Last Sunday was our annual celebration of the Chancel Choir and all they do to enrich our worship, musically, throughout the year. This Sunday, it's all about congregational singing.
The Chancel Choir is going to be present in the choir loft, but not to sing anthems. They'll be there to join in and support the hymn-singing of the congregation.
While the new hymnal includes all the tried-and-true hymns from the 1990 Presbyterian Hymnal we're used to singing, it offers a number of new treasures as well. In the last 25 years or so, there has been an explosion of writing and composing in the traditional-hymn genre. A number of "praise songs" from the "contemporary Christian worship" movement are also included. There's also a sampling of international hymns, reminding us that the church of Jesus Christ transcends every national boundary - and that, even in this country, there are Presbyterian churches that minister primarily to immigrant communities. Especially notable among these international hymns are songs that have grown out of the worship life of Scotland's Iona Community and France's Taize Community.
Our plan is to introduce the new hymns gradually, to give us all time to get to know them. A typical Sunday worship service will include some of the new and some of the old.
This Sunday, though, it's all about the new hymns! The time of the sermon will be devoted to a hymn sing, during which I'll provide some background and an introduction to each one. A few of these are completely new, but a number of the others are already familiar to many of us, even though they haven't been included in our old hymnals.
I hope you can join us for this memorable celebration of hymns, and all that they mean to our worship life!
Pastor Carl
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This Sunday
Sunday, June 29, 2014
13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Dr. Wilton preaching: "GLORY TO GOD: A CELEBRATION"
10:00 a.m. Worship/Hymnal Dedication
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IHN ARRIVING THIS SUNDAY
Guests for IHN will be arriving on Sunday and we are still in need of people to volunteer in different areas, especially overnight hosts and meals towards the end of the week. Please speak with Dot Tolley (732-892-9306) if you can help.
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RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM THIS SUNDAY IS
Henry James Scott
Son of
James Scott & Kimberly Chittick
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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 June 29 is the Allgor family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Pat and Danielle, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: Les Thornton; Heidi Steinert; Susan Robbins; Audrey Pearce; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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SUMMER GENEROSITY - Wherever you find yourself during these summer months, we hope you'll continue to remember the church in your financial giving, even if you aren't present each Sunday in worship. You may want to take advantage of our secure online giving option, which is a great way to maintain your regular giving even while you're away. You can even pre-plan automatic deductions from your bank account for whatever dates you specify. Thanks for being a good Christian steward, all year round!
ELIZABETH DeROSA IN FIDDLER ON THE ROOF - This Summer Elizabeth DeRosa will be in the Goodspeed production of Fiddler on the Roof. The show opens on June 27 and continues until Sept 12. Robin and Joe DeRosa will be attending a matinee on July 9 and the evening show on July 24, if anyone would like to join them. The historic Goodspeed Opera House is home to the American musical! Set along the tranquil Connecticut River, their two intimate theaters bring you closer to the excitement of live musicals. The beautiful surrounding countryside is brimming with restaurants, shops, and galleries for a get-away. Tickets or more information can be found online at www.goodspeed.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLAREMONT - On the 4th Sunday of the month our church takes on the responsibility for a service at the Claremont Nursing Home. This short service is held at their facility from 2:30 to 3:00 pm. We need volunteers to lead a simple worship service. Generally there are two people to lead this service. A scripture reading, a short message (five minutes), and a couple of hymns and you have made their day. Your ideas and suggestions are also welcome. There will be a sign up sheet in the North Hall- or contact Randy Crate at (732)899-1038. The following dates are open in 2015: January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, and June 28.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS - During the months of July and August the church office will be closing at noon on Fridays. Please have all bulletin information in by Thursday mornings.
DR. WILTON'S VACATION - Dr. Wilton will be on vacation July 6-August 3. In case of pastoral emergency, please call the church office. After hours, please call the Rev. Linda Chase at home, (732) 899-2513.
A BIG "THANK YOU" FROM THOSE GOING ON THE MISSION TRIP THIS SUMMER - After last week's requested - we are happy to say we have covered our transportation costs. Your support and generosity is overwhelming. We could not have done this without you!
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News About the Church Picnic
On Sunday, July 20th, we will once again have our Church Worship and Picnic at Camp Zehnder.
Following the service, we will have an old time church picnic including games, fellowship, SWIMMING, fishing, and of course a great spread of FOOD as only Presbyterians can put on. Hamburgers, hot dogs, rolls, lemonade, ice tea, and water will be provided by the church as well as the paper goods. Sign-up sheets to bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert will be out soon.
YMCA Camp Zehnder located on Herbertsville Road in Brick has it all. Facilities include a covered pavilion, large swimming pool with changing rooms, flush toilets, walking trails, large fields for games, and fishing in their own pond. Once again our own "Fishing Pro" will be there to help with poles, bait, and everything you need.
Anyone interested in help organize this fun-filled day can contact Sue Hankins.
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Vacation Bible School August 18-22
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church is happy to provide a Vacation Bible School in the air-conditioned Education Annex this Summer. Preparations for this fun-filled week are now being made. This program is for all children who have finished grades Pre-K through 5 and is open to kids from the entire community. Join us as we go to Rome this Summer! They've captured Apostle Paul and he's in prison in Rome. So, we're going to visit him to cheer him up, as well as seek out the underground church - you know, a secret church where the Christians are worshiping Jesus. Bring your friends as we explore ancient Rome from 6-8 pm. Our adventure will begin and finish downstairs in the CE Annex classrooms. Registration Forms can be downloaded or picked up in the Narthex and returned to the church office. We could use help in the planning and during the week. Please email Christina Parrott and let her know you can help. Teen helpers are especially welcome! |
Summer Camp at Point Beach Prep
Point Beach Prep is hosting a "Summer Camp"
Weekday mornings Camp starts next week and will continue until
August 1, 2014
For children 2 1/2 - 6 years old
Cost is $375 for the entire session,
or $140 weekly
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Groups Staying in the Volunteer Village
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We have a full complement of work groups staying in our Volunteer Village this Summer and Fall. Following is our latest list of groups scheduled:
(No group this week: IHN Week)
July 6-12 First Presbyterian Church, OKC, OK
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 and First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, Yorktown, NY
Aug 10-16 The Presbyterian Church at Woodbury, Woodbury, NJ
Aug 10-16 Cook's Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Aug 17-21 Lend A Hand
Sep 7-13 Pass A Grille Beach Community Church, St. Pete Beach, FL
Sep 7-13 Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, NC
Sep 14-20 Crossroads Community Presbyterian Church, Leechburg, PA
Sept 28-Oct 4 Presbytery of Detroit
Oct 5-11 Rosedale Presbyterian Church Livonia, MI
Oct 12-17 Lend A Hand
Oct 19-25 Scioto Valley Presbytery, Columbus, OH
Nov 9-14 Lend A Hand 24 people
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Calendar For The Week
The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, June 29
10:00 a.m. Worship/Hymnal Dedication
Monday, June 30
IHN
Point Beach Prep Summer Camp
10:00 a.m. - The Courage to Grow Old Book Study
Tuesday, July 1
IHN
Point Beach Prep Summer Camp
9:30 a.m. - Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
Wednesday, July 2
IHN
Point Beach Prep Summer Camp
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
Thursday, July 3
IHN
Point Beach Prep Summer Camp
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
IHN
Saturday, July 5
IHN
Sunday, July 6
IHN
10:00 a.m. Worship/Communion
11:00 a.m. - Sundae Sunday
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 Birthday Blessings
June 29
June 30 Melissa Reinstadler
July 1 Kim Colberg, Amy Wisniewski
July 2 Thomas D'Amore
July 3 Eileen Boenning, Lorraine Williams
July 4 Justin Leach
July 5 Jane Millar
July 6 Emily O'Connor
July 7 Robert McSweeney
July 8 Ronald Claeys, Kyle Jones
July 9 Kelly Iadarola
July 10 John Cutting, Jason Decker
July 11 Carol Eckenfelder
July 12 Christine Conway, Tisha Cox, Audrey Pearce
July 13 Laura Landre, Marjorie Watson
July 14 Claire Pula
July 15 Kathryn Barbieri, Kerri Lee Hank, Doris Pennypacker,
Lauren Rauffer
July 16 Lindsey Knehr, Thomas Reinhold
July 17 Isabella DeRosa, Savannah Guerry, Kelly Hughes, Lauren Hughes
July 18 Jason Ackerman, JoAnna Liotta, Sara Hoey
July 19 Eileen Jinks, Ruthanne Paulus
July 20 Emily Dunston, Ryan Milancewich, Isabella Reid, Scott Smith
July 21 Robert Conway Jr.
July 22 Erin McGuire, Sandra Pasola, Sarah Sarbello
July 23 J. Louis Couche, Bill Findlay Jr., Deborah McCrossan
July 24 Perry Collins, Allison Cox, Rebecca Crate, Steven McDermitt, Marion Search
July 25 Christopher D'Ambrosio, Billy Findlay, Vivian Reid, Virginia Waldie
July 26 Janice Carter, Shae Simpson
July 27 Nicholas Bamburak, Dana Ferguson, Felicia Nelson
July 28 Lauren Fix, Nancy Pazienza
July 29 Elizabeth Weber
July 30 Carol Bonebrake, George Koch, Jonathan Yount
July 31
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar 
July 20 - Church Picnic, YMCA Camp Zehnder
Vacation Bible School - August 18-22 September 7 - Rally Day September 14 - Sunday School begins October 18 - Presbytery "Nuts and Bolts" Officer and Leader Training event
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
Tricia Stoffers, Sunday 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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