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Point Pleasant
Presbyterian Church
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Weekly News for
Sunday,
April 19, 2015
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Don't Forget...
Big Hero 6 Family Fun Night this Friday, 4/17
and the
PW Clothing Drive this Saturday, 4/18
(see articles below)
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Friends,
 Didn't we have a wonderful Holy week and Easter? Part of what makes the services so meaningful for me is the music. We are so blessed at PPPC to have a great music program: The Dove Choir, Chancel Choir and Bell Choir are fantastic. Becky, Bill and Sara put so much effort and love into their work as do the individual choir members from the children to the adults. How do I know that you, the congregation like the music you hear each Sunday? Well, when the children sing, your faces light up and there are big smiles on them. When Chancel and the Bells sing and play there are shouts of "Amen" and of course, "That's what I'm talking about" from one member who shall remain nameless. Think how lifeless our services would be without the gift of music. So, if you have not done so lately, how about taking the time to shoot an email, a text or even a hand written note (does anyone do that anymore?) to our choirs and let them know you are listening and appreciating their efforts. See you Sunday in church. Peace and Blessings, |
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Sunday, April 19 - Third Sunday of Easter
The Rev. Linda Chase preaching: "BEFORE AND AFTER"
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in worship
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
5:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class
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 The Richard J. Allen Memorial Concert with the Billy Lawlor Quintet will take place at Christ United Methodist Church, 678 5th Street, Lakewood, on this Sunday, April 19 at 3:00 p.m.
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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 April 19 is Carol Eckenfelder. Let us be prayerfully aware of Carol, as well as all our members and friends. Prayer concerns: The family of Jean Collins; Bryan Gaydos, Bobby Eckhert, Jack Tolley; Tony Coppolino; Susan Robbins; Bill Leach, Bob Hankins; Sharon Hock, Helen Unglaub, Julie Budrick; Cherisse Petruzzi; Margie McGhee, Joe Auriemma, Vincent DeMartino. Long term concerns: Lou Couche; George Elliott; Nicholas Hudnut; Jeffrey Mathews; Gerda Mooney; Ralph Smith; Kathryn Feldman (Bill Shoppell's sister); Andre Bucsek; Michelle Avary and Chris Loeffler (family of Andrea Purtell); Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's brother-in-law); those struggling with addictions and mental illness. Military: Michael Limpantsis; all those in the military.
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ATTENTION GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS - Applications are now being accepted for the Griggs Scholarship. Please provide a printed synopsis of your church, community and school activities. All graduating high school seniors seeking further study are eligible to apply. Applications are due Sunday, April 26, 2015. Further questions? Contact Diane Legriede.
A SERVICE OF WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION, giving thanks to God for the life of Doris Baker, will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary.
COVENANT BIBLE STUDY - TRUSTING THE COVENANT - The last part of the Covenant Bible Study Trusting the Covenant will begin this Monday, April 20 at 10:00 a.m. The class will run for eight weeks (no class of May 25). If you need a book please stop in the Church office.
ATTENTION SESSION MEMBERS - This month's Session Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, April 22 with committees meeting at 7:00 p.m., and the Session meeting beginning at 8:00 p.m. Material and Packet Information for the Session meeting will be posted for your review prior to the meeting.
PRESBYTERIAN CAMP JOHNSONBURG OPEN HOUSE is Sunday afternoon, May 3, 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm. Come and get a taste of what camp is like. Ideal for first time campers (and their families) and those considering summer camp as an option. Come tour the site, meet some of the staff, and learn more about the program. Can't make it to the Open House? Call for an appointment. Visit the camp website or call 908-852-2349 for more information.
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PW Clothing Drive THIS Saturday
 Don't forget the Presbyterian Women clothing drive, this Saturday, April 18, 8:00 am till 12 noon.
PW is collecting all wearable and usable clothing, including shoes, belts, handbags and linens. Please put all items in well-tied heavy-duty plastic bags and bring them to the church that Saturday morning. PW will receive a donation from the recycling contractor for the total poundage collected. All monies will support the mission of the Presbyterian Women. For more information call 732-581-1882. |
Go Fish!
Church member Jason Parrott has organized a
FISHING TRIP FUND-RAISER
for the church's music programs. Members and friends of the church will go out on the charter fishing boat Miss Michele III on Sunday, May 24 from 2:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $75 per person. Space is limited - over half of the 55 places are already spoken for. For more information or to sign up, please call Jason at (732) 814-9914. |
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Sunday School Recap
Don't forget to join us for Big Hero 6 night THIS Friday Night!!!
Join us this Friday at 6:00 p.m. for a Friday Fun Night- Movie Night!
This month we will be showing Big Hero 6! The fun starts at 6 p.m. We will have crafts and activities before the movie starts. Pizza and snacks will be served. Cost is $5 per child. This is a drop off event, but parents are welcome (and encouraged) to stay!!
Last Week:
Bible Verse: John 20:19-29
Last week, we talked about Doubting Thomas. Thomas represents a struggle of faith, which I think everyone can identify with at some point in their lives. We discussed what it means to just have faith and believe in God, no matter what the test. We made book marks to remind us to always have faith.
This Week:
Bible Verse: John 21: 1-19, John 13: 37-38
This week we will be talking about the reconciliation of Peter. We all sin, its a part of being human. Jesus helps us obtain forgiveness and brings us back to God. We will be talking about how Jesus helps us to be whole again. Also, we will be discussing our role in Youth Sunday on May 3rd!
See you on Sunday! Peace and Blessings.
Tricia Stoffers
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Volunteer Village
 We're just a couple of weeks away from welcoming the first of many volunteer work groups who will be staying in our Volunteer Village this spring and summer. Here are the bookings so far: 2015 Scheduled Groups Sunday, April 19 - Lend A Hand & Presbytery of Western NY Sunday, May 17 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, June 14 - Macalester Plymouth United Church, St. Paul, MN Sunday, June 21 - Langhorne Presbyterian Church, Langhorne, PA Sunday, June 28 - Presbytery of West Virginia, South Charleston, WV Sunday, July 12 - St. Giles Presbyterian Church, Orange Park, FL Sunday, July 19 - First Presbyterian Church Yorktown, Yorktown, NY Sunday, July 26 - Pine Run Presbyterian Church, Apollo, PA Sunday, August 2 - Presbyterian Church of Morristown, NJ Sunday, August 16 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Sept 20 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Oct 4 - Helping Hands, PA Sunday, Oct 11- Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Oct 18 - Scioto Valley Presbyterian, Columbus, OH
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Ruling Elder Kathy Durante (and Director of the Ocean First Foundation) says on Facebook as she posts this photo: "One of the many reasons I LOVE my job...meeting amazing people!" (That's Jon Bon Jovi, who was at an event in Toms River celebrating his support of local hunger-relief efforts.)
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Church member Christie Rampone is interviewed on Fox Business TV about her plans to play in this summer's World Cup in Canada (click on the photo to view the video clip).
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Some members of the PPPC contingent at last week's excursion to the Lakewood Blue Claws game (and fireworks!) Photo by Robin Cook.
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 We were welcomed on the scoreboard! Photo by Dee D'Amore. |
Please email us YOUR photos for Images of the Week.
We'd like to make this a regular weekly feature!
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The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, April 19
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in worship
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
5:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class
Monday, April 20
10:00 a.m. - Covenant Bible Study Begins
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir
7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting (note: moved to Wednesday for this month only)
Thursday, April 23
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
4:30 p.m. - Brownie Girl Scouts
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
Friday, April 24
6:30 p.m. Webelos
Saturday, April 25
11:00 a.m. - Doris Baker Memorial Service
1:00 p.m. - Court of Honor
Sunday, April 26
9:00 a.m. - Youth Connection
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in worship
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
12:15 p.m. - PW Spring Gathering
2:30 p.m. - Claremont Care Center
4:00 p.m. - Webelos
5:00 p.m. - Confirmation Class
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 Birthday Blessings
April 19 Marion Blackford, Robert Bissey, Ian Cooper, Katelyn Cooper
April 20
April 21 Richard Lees, Will Landre
April 22 John Pasola, David Satterlee, Ralph Smith
April 23 James DeBenedett, Ellen DeMartino, Taylor Lappke, Kelsey Norton
April 24 Rachael Bomenblit, Kyle Leach, Brian McCrossan, Austin Simpson
April 25 Henry Honeywell
April 26 Edward King
April 27 Audrey Stolfe-Legreide
April 28 Christopher Parish, Evangeline Reid, Dorothy Weidele
April 29 Isabella Barbieri, Diantha Mathews-Brown
April 30
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Sunday, April 26, 2015
12:15 p.m. - Presbyterian Women Spring Gathering
Sunday, May 17, 2015
11:00 a.m. - Congregational Meeting to elect Ruling Elders and Deacons
11:15 a.m. - Inquirers Class for those wishing to explore church membership
Sunday, May 24, 2015, Pentecost
10:00 a.m. - Confirmation
Sunday, May 24, 2015
2:30-8:30 - Fishing Trip Fund-Raiser on the Miss Michelle III
Sunday, May 31, 2015
10:00 a.m. - Installation of Ruling Elders & Deacons; Receive New Members
Sunday, August 19, 2015
10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. - Church Picnic, YMCA Camp Zehnder, Brick (includes Sunday worship)
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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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