Step out of the noise, the stress, the holiday hassles.
Come worship the babe in the manger!

 CHRISTMAS JOY! 
Wishing you all the blessings of this holy feast.
- your friends at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Three opportunities to worship,
this Christmas Eve...
4:00 Service for Families with Young Children
The Dove Choir will sing, and kids from the Sunday School will present their Christmas pageant telling the story of Jesus' birth. There are plenty of walk-on roles for the pageant as well - kids can pick up a shepherd, angel or sheep costume from one of the Sunday School teachers in the Chittick Lounge, and come forward to "Bethlehem" when their group is called. Plenty of joyful noise - fun for all ages! Mary Lough will accompany the singing on piano.
The first of two candlelight services of lessons and carols:
7:00 Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, with Special Music
We have a wonderful array of young-adult musicians offering their talents either as soloists or in small ensembles for this service, that includes the familiar Christmas scripture passages and a chance to both sing and listen to well-loved carols. The Rev. Dr. Carl Wilton will preach on "CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED." Soloists include Morgan Sarbello (flute), Chelsea Pula (vocals),  Ania Wilton (vocals), Ben Wilton (guitar & vocals) and Jon Yount (vocals). We'll also enjoy the music of Nicole Thoms and Olivia Youngman, two talented vocalists from Point Boro High School. We'll end by holding candles as we all sing "Silent Night" together. Sara Hoey will provide organ accompaniment.
O come, let us adore him!
11:00 Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols, with the Chancel Choir
This service is similar to the 7:00 service, but with the Chancel Choir, under the direction of William R. Shoppell, Jr., presenting a variety of stirring and meaningful Christmas anthems. Dr. Wilton will preach on "CHRISTMAS UNWRAPPED."  Sara Hoey will accompany on the organ as we all hold candles and sing "Silent Night" together. Departing the Sanctuary at midnight, we'll truly know Christmas is here!
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Helpers Needed for Christmas Day Dinner
Celebrate Christmas Day through the joy of serving others! Our free Community Christmas Dinner, from 12 noon to 2:00 pm in the CE Annex, is for anyone who enjoys an old-fashioned holiday feast with congenial company.  We need:

Cookie Bakers - In baking your own cookies, please plan on baking a little extra for our Christmas dinner guests. Cookies can be dropped off at the Church Office starting December 21st.

Christmas Morning Volunteers - In addition to serving the meal itself, we need volunteers to help from 8:30-10:30 a.m to bring the food up to the kitchen; from 10:30 a.m - 12:00 noon to make local home deliveries; and finally, cleanup beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Want to help? No need to sign up. Just come - last-minute volunteers are most welcome!

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
701 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(732) 899-0587 | E-mail | Website

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