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Point Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
December 28, 2014
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Dear Friends,
They've waited all their lives for this moment.
Simeon and Anna are two ancient and faithful followers of God who have spent their lives awaiting the Messiah's coming. Simeon in particular has been assured by the Holy Spirit that he will not taste death until he has seen the Messiah with his own eyes.
When Mary and Joseph bring the baby Jesus to the Temple, to present him to the Lord according to ancient law, they encounter these two saints. Each one has the spiritual insight to know this child is the one they have awaited for so long.
"Master," prays Simeon, "now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation" (Luke 2:29-30).
The story of Simeon and Anna provides a perfect opportunity for reflecting on what Christmas means to us and to the world. Come worship the Christ Child this Sunday, join in the traditional Carol Sing, and see the wonder of Jesus' birth through the eyes of these wise and gifted people of faith.
The good news of Christmas is not over. It's only just begun!
Pastor Carl
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This Sunday
Sunday, December 28 - First Sunday after Christmas
Luke 2:22-40
Dr. Wilton preaching: "A WORD FROM THE WISE"
10:00 a.m - Worship/Carol Sing/Noisy Offering
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center Service
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Noisy Offering
 This Sunday is "Noisy Offering." We will be accepting contributions to Cents-Ability, a hunger ministry of the Presbytery of Monmouth. Let us make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
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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 December 28 is Gayle Ferry. Let us be prayerfully aware of Gayle, as well as all our members and friends.
Other prayer concerns: The family of Albert Pearce; Nicholas Hudnut; Michael Welch; Agnes Skowronek (Bill Hoey's sister); Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's Brother In Law); Michael Limpantsis; Margaret Olsavsky; Kathryn Feldman; Karen Larsen; all those in the military, as well as those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
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CHECK FOR SNOW CANCELLATIONS - In case of snow, please check the main page of the church website or the voice mail message about worship service times (732-899-0587) for the latest information about cancellations of church activities.
CHURCH ORGANIZATION LEADERS: Information for the Annual Reports is due by Friday, January 9, 2015. One paragraph highlighting events in the past year is sufficient length for most reports. Also, if your organization maintains a separate treasury or bank account, these reports must include a financial reporting. Reports can be emailed directly to Kim Gaydos at mail@pointpresbyterian.org. Call or email the Church office if you would like a digital version of the 2013 report. Reports will be ready for the congregation on Sunday, January 18, 2015.
"NEW YEAR'S IN NOVEMBER" CAMPAIGN UPDATE - The latest "prayerful resolutions" figures from the fall stewardship campaign are 91 households for a total of $218,044. Thanks to all who have submitted an estimate of giving for 2015! It's not too late to submit your estimate of giving: please send a (confidential) email to financial secretary Donna Ferry, donna@pointpresbyterian.org . Thanks!
VALENTINE HOUSE GIVING TREE - Gifts will be handed out to residents at our annual Epiphany Party this coming up this week. If you have not brought your gift in, please do ASAP.
CHOIR REHEARSALS - There will be no Choir practice this week. All choirs will begin again the week of January 5, 2015. Thank you for your hard work throughout the month of December.
AN INQUIRERS GROUP , for those exploring membership in the church, will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2015. A light lunch will be served in the Annex beginning around 11:15 p.m. and will continue until 2:00 p.m. Child care can be made available upon prior request. New members will be received in worship on January 11. Please call the Church Office to sign up, or to find out more!
HOLD THE DATES! A meeting for parents of the Confirmation Class (for young people grade 7 and above) will take place on Sunday, February 22 at 11:15 am. Confirmation classes will meet on various Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm. There will be 8 meetings of the class in all, including a retreat to Camp Johnsonburg, March 6-9. Confirmation will take place on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. For more information, please contact the church office.
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Thanks to Christmas Dinner Helpers
 A big THANK YOU to all who stepped in, helping prepare for, serve or clean up after the Christmas Dinner.
We served well over 120 guests with delicious food provided by Joe Leone's, Mueller's Bakery and other generous people. Thanks, too, to those who provided home-baked cookies.
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New Offering Envelopes
 2015 offering envelope boxes may be picked up in the Narthex starting on Christmas Eve. If you cannot find your envelopes, please write your name on the pad provided.
Please use only 2015 envelopes beginning on Sunday, January 4th. (Please note: your assigned envelope number may have changed.)
You can also call the church's Financial Secretary, Donna Ferry, in the church office with any questions.
Checks dated December 31st or earlier will be credited to the 2014 year. Please avoid putting 2014 donations in 2015 envelopes. (If you don't have a 2014 envelope, you can use a generic pew envelope and write "2014 giving" on it.) Thank you!
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Expanded Handicapped Parking on Sundays
 We've upgraded our handicapped parking! Counting the church lot and the handicapped parking place on Forman Avenue, there are now a total of 6 handicapped parking places available for Sunday mornings. These parking places are posted as follows: 3 in the lot, Sundays only
2 in the lot, 7 days a week
1 on Forman Avenue, 7 days a week
The only one of these 6 parking places enforced by the police department - and therefore subject to ticketing - is the one on the street. Please do exercise consideration for those with mobility problems, however, and keep the handicapped places open for those who most need them. Many thanks!
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Covenant Bible Study to Begin Again
 The Covenant Bible Study second unit, "Living the Covenant," will begin again on the week of January 26. There will once again be two separate groups, meeting weekly: Mondays, 10:00-11:30 am, led by Rev. Linda Chase
Wednesdays at 7:00-8:30 pm, led by Rev. Dr. Carl Wilton
COVENANT is an in-depth group Bible study that centers around our relationships with God, with each other and with the world. It emphasizes the biblical concept of covenant - the enduring commitment between God and people - as a unifying pattern throughout the entire Bible. This is a learning experience where scripture meets everyday experience - not only within the church, but in every area of our lives.
If you're interested in joining one of these groups, please call or email the church office! Books are available in the office for $20. Did you get a new tablet for Christmas? The best rate of all is available to iPad users. Search for "Covenant Bible Study" is also available from the iTunes Store, for $9.99 - half the price of the printed version.
You can learn more about the program at the CovenantBibleStudy.com website.
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Point Beach Prep News For the Week
 Point Beach Prep will be having an Open House January 31st from 10 am - 12 pm. The registration fee will be half price ($50) for anyone who registers at the Open House. Our Pre-K class has limited space available for the remainder of this year and we are accepting registrations for the next school year. Our Nursery class is currently full. This is the time to register for next year! Space is limited - if you are interested, please check us out!
Point Beach Prep Preschool makes learning fun, while building self-esteem and a positive attitude toward learning! We promote kindergarten readiness and provide the tools to prepare the children for school and life.
We are open Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm, with an optional lunch bunch 12pm-1pm. Call us today 732-701-9900 or visit us on the web: www.pointbeachprep.com
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Interfaith Hospitality Network Guests Arriving January 4
IHN hosting starts next Sunday, January 4-11.
We are still in need of people to help in all areas. Our current needs include
4 Nights of Overnight Hosts
3 Hospitality Hosts
2 Dinners
and a warm inviting smile
W  e can always use volunteers to help set up and dismantle. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex for those who can provide help If you have any questions or are willing to volunteer where needed, please call Dorothy Tolley at 732-892-9306 to sign up to help. Thank you.
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The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, December 28
10:00 a.m - Worship/Carol Sing/Noisy Offering
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center Service
Monday, December 29
Tuesday, December 30
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1
Happy New Year
Office Closed
Friday, January 2
Saturday, January 3
Sunday, January 4
IHN Arrives
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m - Worship/Carol Sing/Noisy Offering
11:00 a.m. - Special Communion Breakfast
11:15 p.m. - Inquirers Group
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
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 Birthday Blessings
Dec 28 Dustin Cottrell
Dec 29 Kenneth King
Dec 30 Magda Giase, Dale Leasure, Thomas Millar, Christopher Shekon
Dec 31
Jan 1 Elizabeth Carter
Jan 2 Walter Flannelly
Jan 3 Kaitlin Pennypacker
Jan 4
Jan 5 John Hoey
Jan 6
Jan 7 Rachael Harvey
Jan 8
Jan 9 Elaine DeBenedett
Jan 10 Peter Friedrich, Ami Gallagher
Jan 11 Brianna Harvey
Jan 12 Madeline Iadarola, Pat Shoppell,
Jan 13 Judy Antonucci, Fred Ebner, Jason Krayl, Rod Smith
Jan 14 Jean Whittaker
Jan 15 Stephen Ferguson, Nicholas O'Hara, Calvin Potter
Jan 16 Ethan Duffield, Victoria Lees, Chris Nelson, Lois Roche
Jan 17 Allison Milancewich
Jan 18 Patricia Hewitt
Jan 19 Ann Lappke
Jan 20 Lauren Braaten, Mary Beth Schroeder
Jan 21
Jan 22 Trevor Sellman, Londa Scarpone, Joan Vitale
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25 Luke Atkins, Jason Braaten, Christopher Muraglia
Jan 26
Jan 27 Samantha Trainor
Jan 28 Jordan Cooper, Connor Durante
Jan 29 Blake Birdsong, Jaime Williams
Jan 30 Michael Fanizzo, Ronald Krayl
Jan 31 Vincent DeMartino, Donna Ferry, Maria Tirpak
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 COMING SOON
Sunday, January 4, 2015
10:00 am Worship with the Lord's Supper
Sunday, January 25, 2015
10:00 am Worship
11:00 am Annual Congregational Meeting
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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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