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Point Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
January 25, 2015
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 Dear Friends,
Good things often happen in a walk along the sea.
We who live at the Shore know that from experience... how, walking along the shoreline, the mind clears, the heart thrills to the natural beauty all around.
For Simon and Andrew, James and John, the touch of the wind and the crash of the waves meant something very different. They fished for a living. The sea was a place of labor, of striving - and, as often as not, of disappointment.
As they were doing their work, a man came up to them. "Come, follow me," he said. And they did.
Mark's spare encounter supplies scant detail. Did they get up, just like that, and leave their former lives behind, with nothing more than one man's spoken invitation? Was Jesus' personal charisma so undeniable, they had no choice but to follow?
The details may be sketchy, but there's one thing we can say for sure: it was personal. Those men forged a personal relationship with this man who became their rabbi, their master, their friend.
Life in Christ's church is personal as well, in just that way. We know him, and so we know one another in ways deeper and richer than any other community in which we may find ourselves.
On this congregational meeting Sunday, we explore Christ's call in our lives. It's personal!
Pastor Carl
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This Sunday
Sunday, January 25 - Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
Mark 1:14-20
The Rev. Dr. Carl Wilton preaching: "IT'S PERSONAL"
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. - Extended Sunday School Begins in Worship
10:00 a.m - Worship/Chancel Choir/Noisy Offering
11:00 a.m. - Meeting of the Congregation Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
4:00 p.m. - AGO, Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River
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Noisy Offering
A "Noisy Offering" for Cents-Ability will be received today to support ministries to relieve hunger locally, regionally, and globally.
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 American Guild of Organists (AGO) Ocean County Chapter will be presenting Sacred Choral and Organ Music on January 25, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. This choir festival will take place at Christ Episcopal Church, Washington Street in Toms River. A free will offering will be accepted.
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 The Annual General Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church will take place on Sunday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m.
Business to be conducted includes establishing the Pastor's terms of call, nomination and election of persons to serve on Session, the Board of Deacons and the Standing Nominating Committee. There will also be a review of the church's financial reports. The meeting will also deal with any constitutionally appropriate business brought forth by members of the congregation from the floor.
It is very important that all members of the congregation be present. Your voice and vote matter. The decisions made at this meeting affect all of us.
An extended program for Church School children will be available in the Education Annex, so parents may attend the Annual Meeting.
The 2014 Annual Report is now ready for your review. Copies can be picked up in the Narthex.
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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 January 25 is the Donley family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Loren and Lynn, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer concerns: Linda Bissey Small (Bob and Jessie's niece); Jacob Balko; Jean Campbell; Edward DeMartino; Cindy Dunphy; Mary McSweeney; Nancy Smith; Bettie Wagner.
Long term concerns: Michelle Avary and Chris Loeffler (family of Andrea Purtell); Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's brother in law); Kathryn Feldman (Bill Shoppell's sister); Nicholas Hudnut; Fred Johnson; Karen Larsen; Agnes Skowronek (Bill Hoey's sister); 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.
2014 YEAR END GIVING STATEMENTS - Have been either emailed or mailed out this past Friday. If you do not receive yours in the next few days or have any questions, please contact Donna Ferry. Donna is usually available in the office on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
OFFERING ENVELOPES - Are still located in the Narthex. Please try to save the church money by picking up your envelopes by the end of the month. We still have a lot of boxes not picked up, so check to see if there is a box for you. Anyone who gave in 2014 in most cases, was issued a box of envelopes. Boxes were issued to those who pledged and those with non pledges. If you would like a box, please call Donna in the office. Thank you!
CONFIRMATION CLASS - Confirmation is a time of intentional preparation, giving young people opportunity to learn about their faith in a safe environment to ask questions. Confirmation is a significant step in the journey of faith as well as a commitment to join the Church as an adult member with a public profession of faith. On Sunday, February 22 at 11:00 AM, we will have an exploration meeting with parents and students to go over the program. All young persons in grade 7 (and above) are welcome! The confirmation classes are scheduled for Sundays at 5- 6:00 p.m beginning on March 1. A retreat at Camp Johnsonburg is also being planned for the weekend of March 6-8. Please call the church office to register.
LUNCH AT THE RAINBOW DINER - This Monday, January 26, members of our congregation will be meeting for lunch at the Rainbow Diner in Brick. Lunch begins at 12 noon. Stop in and have lunch with some laughs if the weather permits. HURRICANE SANDY FREE LEGAL CLINIC - Volunteer Lawyers for Justice are offering a free legal clinic for Superstorm Sandy survivors: February 6, 2015, 9:00-11:00 a.m., Brick Presbyterian Church, 111 Drum Point Road, Brick, NJ More information is available on the Monmouth Presbytery website.
HAVE YOU MISPLACED YOUR GLASSES? A pair of glasses (with a missing temple) have been turned into the office. If you think they may be yours, please check the lost and found bin in the North Hall. The lost and found bin in the North Hall contains various items that have been found in the past year.
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Women's Retreat at Camp Johnsonburg
"The Stories That Shape Us"
Women's Retreat
April 17-19, 2015
Speaker/Worship Leader:
Pastor, Seffner Presbyterian Church
Cost $125.00 per person
(New this year! Option to arrive early Friday and enjoy the retreat center.)
Join women of all ages from around New Jersey for a weekend of reflection, rejuvenation and recreation at Johnsonburg. Large group sessions, small group discussion, options for relaxation or recreation on Saturday afternoon, tasty made-from-scratch meals and engaging worship will make for a memorable weekend.
Fee includes program, adventure options on site, lodging with linens, and tasty made from scratch meals. Massage therapist available (separate fee).
Visit their website online http://www.campjburg.org/
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Sunday Sunday Recap
 Last week: Bible Verse: Luke 3:1-18, Mark 1:1-11Last week was all about baptisms. We found out that almost everyone has had the privilege of attending a baptism. We talked about what baptisms are all about and we discussed the reasoning behind Jesus insisting on being baptized by John. Our craft was to remind us that, even though we were all baptized as babies, we still make the decision to keep Jesus in our hearts.
This week: Bible Verse: Luke 19:1-10This week we are going to talk about Zacchaeus. We have all encountered someone who has been mean to us on more than one occasion. Whether it was a kid on the bus, a person we used to be friends with, a bully at school- we have all been picked on repeatedly. Zacchaeus was a little man, but he was a bully just the same. We are going to talk about why Jesus forgave Zacchaeus, why He encourages us to forgive those who have made mistakes, and how it will help us be better people while fostering our relationship with God.
There will be an extended Sunday School to allow parents to attend the Congregational Meeting. See you on Sunday! Peace and Blessings Tricia Stoffers
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Mondays with Covenant Bible Study to Begin Again
 The Covenant Bible Study second unit, "Living the Covenant," will begin again this Monday, January 26, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Chittick Lounge. We will only be having Monday class for this Section "Living Covenant."
There is still room for you to join us. It is not required to have taken the first class in order to join this class. All are welcome.
Please read Lesson 9 and the related scripture before coming to class on Monday, January 26.
For those unable to attend the study on Mondays, you can still purchase a book for your own study. There is also an option for daily Bible reading and scripture reflections to be emailed to you directly as part of the study. If this is something you would like to consider, please speak with Linda or call the church office. Books are available in the office for $20.
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News from Point Beach Prep
 This week we met Miss O and her octopus. Our Pre-K sight word was "on." We learned American Sign Language for the letter "O" and "octopus." Some activities included counting with o's (cheerios), making an octopus, making orange prints with real orange slices, and making owls. We learned about opposites and sang "The Opposite Song." We read many books including Otis , Commotion in the Ocean , and our book on tape Orchestranimals . See you next week with our letter friend, Mr. P the pirate and our penguin puppet!
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Point Beach Prep Open House
 Point Beach Prep will be having an Open House on 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 registration 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 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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The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, January 25
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. - Extended Sunday School Begins in Worship
10:00 a.m - Worship/Chancel Choir/Noisy Offering
11:00 a.m. - Meeting of the Congregation Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
4:00 p.m. - AGO, Christ Episcopal Church, Toms River
Monday, January 26
9:15 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team, Fellowship Room
10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study, Chittick Lounge
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at the Rainbow Diner (all welcome)
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells
Tuesday, January 27
10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers, Chittick Lounge
4:30 p.m. - Daily Girl Troop 175, Fellowship Room
5:30 p.m - Tiger Den
6:30 p.m. - Wolf and Bear Den
Wednesday, January 28
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir, Choir Room
7:30 p.m. - Troop 6, CE Annex
Thursday, January 29
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
4:30 p.m. - Brownie Girl Scouts
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, January 30
6:30 p.m. - Webelos Den
Saturday, January 31
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Point Beach Prep Open House
Sunday, February 1
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. -Sunday School Begins in Worship
10:00 a.m - Worship/Communion/Dove Choir
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
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 Birthday Blessings
Jan 25 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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Wednesday, February 18, 2015
6:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Soup Supper, followed by Communion Service
Friday, February 20, 2015
Frozen Family Fun Event, CE Annex
Sunday, February 22, 2015
11:00 a.m. - Parents Confirmation Class Meeting.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
4:30 p.m. - Youth Connection Italian Dinner
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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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