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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
November 2, 2014
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Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend.
Don't forget to turn your clocks back on Saturday Night!
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Dear Friends,
 Appropriately enough for a few days after Halloween, this Sunday we'll hear a ghost story - from the Bible! It's the story of the medium of Endor, a mysterious woman to whom King Saul comes in disguise. He makes a weird request of her: to summon the ghost of the prophet Samuel.
Saul's read the unmistakable political signs: his kingship is in decline, and a new contender, David, is on the rise. He's looking for any endorsement he can get: even if it comes from beyond the grave.
It does not turn out well for Saul.
Memory is a powerful thing. The more we grow in years, the more memories we accumulate of loved ones who are no longer with us. Those memories - and the emotions they summon up - can be intense. Sometimes such recollections have a way of tying us to the past, to the detriment of life in the present.
 This is our annual Service of Remembrance: a time for recalling those people who have been significant to us in the past, but whose futures are now wholly in the hands of God. As remember them, we cannot summon them back, as the ill-advised Saul tries to do in this weird tale. No, remembrance - in its truest form - is as much about the future as it is about the past.
"Do this in remembrance of me," says Jesus, in those familiar words of institution from the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. As we break bread and remember, are we looking back, primarily - or are we looking forward?
The way we answer that question is significant.
This Sunday, come to the Table of the Lord - and remember!
Pastor Carl
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This Sunday
Sunday, November 2, 2014
1 Samuel 28:3-25
Dr. Wilton preaching: "FEAST OF THE FUTURE"
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. Worship/Communion/ Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
4:00 p.m. - Webelos, Basement
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Communion Brunch
 Please join us in the C.E. Annex for our monthly Communion Brunch, in lieu of coffee hour. A free will offering defrays expenses.
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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 Person for the week of November 2 is Elisabeth Carter. Let us be prayerfully aware of Elisabeth, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: the family of Eugene D'Ambrosio; Elizabeth Bell; Joe Auriema; Bill Blauvelt; Sandra Shade (Christina Parrott's sister); Judith Leonardis (Marilyn Coppolino's sister); Michael Limpantsis; Jim McGuire; Margaret Olsavsky; Kathryn Feldman; Trudy Pedersen; Karen Larsen; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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Service of Remembrance
 This Sunday we will remember members and friends of our church who have departed this life in the past year and beyond. We will offer prayers of thanksgiving not only in loving memory of those whose names are listed, but also of the many others who are part of that great "cloud of witnesses" of which the scriptures speak.
Those being remembered include:
Norma Appel Elsie Applegate
Alice Berger Howard Borden
Mel Carlough Rev. Alan Chaves
Alison Wilson Coakley Eugene D'Ambrosio
Lawrence Debellis Astrid Doughty
Gladys Dryer Eric Erlandsen
Oliver Hardey Hewit, III Harold K Geene
Margaret Monaghan Louise O'Boyle
Charlie Olsen Audrey Pearce
Victor Pula George Schroeder
Eric J. Shafer Hugh James Stryker
Les Tirpak Robert Van Winkle
Donald Wacha Keith Werner
Iva Claire Wilson
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ST. GREGORY'S PANTRY UPDATE - Thank you to everyone who brought in a can of soup last week. We've collected over 20 cans so far. We still need more and are continuing to collect soup as well as other food items for Thanksgiving distribution. The pantry is continually in need of can openers. Can openers are often given out to those who are living out of cars and hotels.
BAPTISMS will take place on Sunday, November 16 and on January 11, 2015 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.
EARLY REMINDER - When planning your holiday baking, don't forget about cookies that will be needed for the Christmas Day Dinner. More information to follow later...
DEACONS MEETING - Our monthly meeting will be on Monday, November 3rd at 7 PM in the Chittick Lounge. See you then.
THEY NEED YOUR VOTE -from Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey:
The Toms River Pet Mayor Election 2014 is now being held. Caregiver Canines is proud to present five outstanding candidates for the 2014 election of Toms River Pet Mayor. All the candidates are therapy dogs in their visiting therapy dog program. Caregiver Canines provides in home visits from certified therapy dogs to homebound senior citizens in Ocean County. They are a non-profit, interfaith organization that helps to keep senior citizens living independently in their own homes. The election runs until November 5th. Visit the Pet Mayor election web page to read about the dogs and cast your vote.
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Sunday School News
Last week in Sunday School
Halloween Party!  Last week, our Halloween party was a success! It was so awesome to see everyone in costume. We did a review of what we learned, then we did crafts, had some healthy (and 1 or 2 not so healthy) treats and played some silly games. We played candy corn toss and had a very silly competition where the kids had to eat donuts hanging from strings without using their hands. We had a lot of fun and a lot of laughs! This week in Sunday School
This week, we will be talking about forgiveness. We will be learning about the story of Issac's sons, Jacob and Esau. then we will be discussing times where we have messed up and been forgiven, as well as being the ones to forgive.
Peace and Blessings,
Tricia Stoffers
Sunday School Coordinator
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 Horizons magazine offers theological reflection, inspiration, interpretation of issues facing the world, connections to what other PW groups are doing. They are now offering six free issues (and offer free access to the digital edition)! This offer is for new subscribers only who live in the United States. It does not include the Presbyterian Women's annual Bible study. Please speak with Kathy Schmidt or call the office if you would like to receive your free subscription.
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Point Beach Prep News For the Week
This week we had a visit from Dr. Merkler's Dental Office to talk about good oral hygiene.
Point Beach Prep Preschool is working in conjunction with Dr. Merkler's office for Operation Gratitude. We are collecting candy for the U.S. troops. If you are interested in donating candy, please call 732-701-9900 to make arrangements to drop it to us by Wednesday. Thank you!
We also had our Halloween Parades and parties on Thursday and Friday. We saw lots of great costumes and had spooktacular days! Happy Halloween!
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Operation Christmas Child
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Once again the PW will be working with Samaritan's Purse to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
1. Shoebox
Use an empty shoebox (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. Boy or Girl
Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork to the right. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. Fill with Gifts
Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page. Please include at least one item a child can immediately embrace such as a stuffed toy, doll, ball or toy truck.
4. $7 Donation
Please donate $7 or more for each shoebox you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can write a check to Samaritan's Purse (note "OCC" on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoebox, please make one combined donation.
5. Drop Off
Place a rubber band around each closed shoebox and drop it off in the North Hall before November 16, 2014. Gift Ideas SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch,® toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky,® etc. HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out- of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans. Labels are on the table in the Narthex and also can be downloaded at the Samaritan's Purse web page. |
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Groups Staying in the Volunteer Village
 Due to the onset of colder weather, the Volunteer Village does expect any more groups to arrive until February 2015. Thank you to all from this congregation and the larger community who have attended to the needs of our guests in the village.
We could not be missional without you!
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The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, November 2
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. Worship/Communion/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
4:00 p.m. - Webelos, Basement
Monday, November 3
10:00 a.m. Covenant Bible Study, Chittick Lounge
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
7:00 p.m. - Deacons, Chittick Lounge
Tuesday, November 4
9:30 a.m. - Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
Wednesday, November 5
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir, Choir Room
7:00 p.m. - Covenant Bible Study, Chittick Lounge
Thursday, November 6
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast, US Subs
4:30 p.m. - Brownie Girl Scouts
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, November 7
6:30 p.m. Webelos Den, Basement
Saturday, November 8
Youth Connection Lock-In
Sunday, November 9
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. Worship/Healing Prayers/Choral Bells
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
4:00 p.m. - Webelos, Basement
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 Birthday Blessings
Nov 1 Rea Teuschler
Nov 2 Joan KocurNov 3
Nov 4 Theodore Durante, Constance Wandras
Nov 5
Nov 6 Lily Johnson, Riley Nevil
Nov 7 Gwen Prendimano, Barbara VieBrock
Nov 8 Christoper Castronuova, Tracey McKay, Shirley Snyder
Nov 9 Allison Krayl, Cheyne Daniels, Morgan Daniels
Nov 10
Nov 11 Dylan Jalowski, Mia Rauffer
Nov 12
Nov 13 Bette Hughes, Kyle Reinstadler
Nov 14 John Paulus, Luke Steinert
Nov 15
Nov 16 Allison Slager
Nov 17 McKenna Millar
Nov 18 Michael Lappke, Patricia Schroeder
Nov 19 Linda Krayl
Nov 20 Matthew Pasola
Nov 21 Heather Bamburak, James McGuire, Amanda Shahady
Nov 22 Sherri Hall, Zachary Snyder
Nov 23 Kieran Hughes, Jennifer Quimby
Nov 24
Nov 25
Nov 26 Jane Jensen, Jacque Miscavage, Scott Whitman
Nov 27 Mandy Rauffer
Nov 28 Nikolas Marsala
Nov 29 Diane Cerveny, Holly Najdzinowicz
Nov 30 Ronald Panuska, Sandi Shekon
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar 
November 7 - "Ladies Night Out" supporting IHN, 5-9 pm, Presbyterian Church of Toms River
November 9 - Youth Connection Lock-In
November 17 - Stewardship Committment Sunday
November 23 - Harvest Home Sunday & the Deacons Blood Drive
December 6-7 - Craft Fair for Mission (Same great items with a new name!)
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
Music Staff
Sara Hoey, Organist
William Shoppell, Chancel Choir and Choral Bells Director
Rebecca Muraglia, Acting Dove Choir Director
Christian Education Staff
Courtney Rzeplinski, 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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