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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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 Friends,
He was the very embodiment of an immovable obstacle: Goliath, the Philistine giant who taunted and insulted the Israelites, like some muscle- bound professional wrestler trash-talking on the eve of a match.
Everyone was afraid of him, even King Saul. When the young David went down to the riverside to select five smooth stones for his sling, if he was afraid of facing Goliath in single combat, he didn't let it show.
Truth be told, David probably was afraid. Who wouldn't be?
But David had something King Saul and the other Israelites did not. He had faith in abundance: faith that didn't cancel out his fear, but let him persevere through it.
Life sometimes gives us obstacles to overcome, giants to slay. God gives us faith not to take the obstacles away, but to allow us to triumph over them.
Whatever immovable obstacle you may be facing these days, whatever fear you may face in the future, you have within you - with God's assistance - the power to overcome it.
Join us in worship this Sunday, as we talk about how God can make us overcomers!
Pastor Carl
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
1 Samuel 17:4-9, 32-49
Dr. Wilton preaching: "THE OVERCOMERS"
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in worship - End of the Year PARTY!
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
11:00 a.m. - Coffee Hour
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Congratulations to our Graduates
Matthew Coppola
from Brick Memorial High School
Madeline D'Amore
from Point Beach High School
Emily O'Connor
from Point Boro High School
Karissa Leek-Clayton
from Brick Memorial High School
Shayne Shekon
from Brick Memorial High School
K. Brooke Pennypacker
from Fashion Institute of Technology
Katie Cooper
Masters Degree from Montclair State
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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 June 21 is Lynn Hahm. Let us be prayerfully aware of Lynn, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer concerns: The family and friends of the late Ronnie Colombo (friend of Eva Welch); Robin DeRosa; Elaine Flannelly; Margaret (Cousin of Eva Welch); Patrick Kingston (friend of Jane Lambie); Robyn (friend of Craig Lambie); Robbie Mangan (Uncle of Kerry Jones); Jane Millar; Julie Budrick; George Griffiths (cousin of Heidi Steinert); Londa Scarpone.
Long term concerns: Joe Auriemma; Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's brother in law); Andre Bucsek; Vincent DeMartino; Kathryn Feldman (Bill Shoppell's sister); Nicholas Hudnut; Chris Loeffler (father of Andrea Purtell); Jeffrey Mathews; Margie McGhee; Cherisse Petruzzi; Gemma Roberts; Ralph Smith; Gail Ward; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Michael Limpantsis; Matthew Warren; all those in the military.
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COFFEE HOUR - Please join us for coffee and fellowship in the Chittick Lounge after the service this Sunday.
THE CHURCH PICNIC - Will be at Camp Zehnder, Herbertsville Road, Brick Township on August 9, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. Worship begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by Food, Swimming Fishing and Games (including a playground). We ask that you sign up to bring either an Appetizer, Salad or Dessert. You can email Kerry at kljones70@comcast.net and let her know how many and what you will bring. Like in years past, we need 100 people to sign up to reach our goal.
SPECIAL MUSIC - Mr. Robert Ierley will be playing the cello next Sunday.
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Update on the Cookbook by PW
Nancy and Karen keep checking for recipes, alas, only three recipes have been submitted. Don't be shy, get yours in early, before the August 24th deadline.
Keep in mind those recipes for Vegan, Paleo and gluten free diets. Don't forget your name, and "souped" up shore based recipe title. Submit to either the PW box in the office or ptpresbypwcookbook@gmail.com. "Shore" do thank you, Nancy and Karen
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WE DID IT!
Our goal for the Summer Heat campaign was $25,000 in special gifts and pledges, for new boilers to heat the Education Annex and the church offices and Nursery. We're now happy to announce that we've met the goal.
 As of Sunday, June 14th, $25,148 has been given or pledged. Approximately $5,000 is in pledges to be paid between now and the end of the year. The rest has been given in cash. Thank you to all who have responded with such generosity! The Session has approved contracts for replacing both boilers, with the work to be done over the summer - probably during the month of August. The large boiler in the CE Annex is going to be replaced by two smaller boilers that will operate in tandem. That way, in the future, if one of those boilers develops mechanical difficulties, the other one can carry the load while repairs are made, insuring that there will be no interruption to Point Beach Prep classes or other church programming. Replacing the boiler in the Sanctuary building will insure a steady supply of heat to the offices and Nursery (which is the zone covered by that unit). Again, thanks to all who have supported the Summer Heat campaign! |
 SESSION
HIGHLIGHTS
At is meeting on Tuesday, June 16th, the Session thanked those going off the Session and Board of Deacons and welcomed those new members who have come on. They also reorganized Session committees and took the following actions:
1. Celebrated the successful Summer Heat Campaign, and approved contracts with A Shore Thing Heating and Cooling for two new boilers for the Education Annex (a tandem set-up, replacing the single boiler that's now 55 years old) and a boiler in the church basement.
2. Received with regret a letter of resignation from Terri Williams from the Session.
3. Celebrated the ordination and/or installation of the following church officers:
Deacons, Class of 2018:
Jean Campbell, Robin DeRosa, Karen Luicci, Christina Parrot,
Deacon, Class of 2016 (youth):
Joseph Maimone
Ruling Elders, Class of 2018:
Lynn Hahm, Diane Manzo, Frank Perkowski, Londa Scarpone, Diane Sikora.
Ruling Elder, Class of 2016 (youth):
Anna Landre
4. Celebrated the happy news that Director of Youth Ministries Courtney Norton Rzeplinski is expecting a baby.
5. Approved a request from the Mental Health Association of New Jersey for space for a weekly Sandy recovery support group (Wednesdays 7:30-9:00); Lynn Hahm will be co-leader along with a member of the MHANJ staff.
6. Noted that "Student Drop Off Zone" signs are now posted, in accordance with municipal ordinance, designating the two spaces in front of the Manse as "No Parking 7:30 to 9:30 am and 11:30 am to 1:00 pm when school is in session."
7. Learned that Dee D'Amore, on behalf of the Congregational Fellowship Committee, has arranged for another PPPC Night at the Blue Claws Game, for August 28th.
8. Approved a new Workshop Rotation curriculum for the Sunday School.
9. Discussed plans for an Ushers/Communion Servers training event, to be held in the fall (date to be announced).
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Youth Mission Trip Next Week
Next Sunday 9 of our youth and 3 adult chaperones with board a train to New York City for a week-long NYC-YSOP (Youth Service Opportunities Project) Mission Trip. They will be working on various service projects throughout the city including a service dinner at YSOP with guests from a homeless shelter.
Those attending this year's trip include the youth: Blake Birdsong, Cecilia Collins, Jayden Fraiman, Parker Fraiman, Kyle Jones, Joseph Maimone, Hannah Ploskonka, Vivian Reid, Patricia Stout. Adult chaperones include: Anthony Maimone, Chris Nelson and Alyssa Pazienza.
How good is it to see our own youth open their hands to the poor and reach out to the needy.! We will see them off next Sunday the 28th during our worship service.
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Sunday School Update
This Sunday will be the last day of Sunday School and we will be having our end of the year party!
If you are able, please bring a treat to share.
See you Sunday! Peace and blessings,
Tricia Stoffers,
Sunday School Coordinator
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This week's PDA volunteer work group comes to us from Langhorne Presbyterian Church in Bucks County, PA (Philadelphia Presbytery). It's a church where Pastor Carl served many years ago, as a field education student from Princeton Seminary. It's always a joy to see friends old and new, brought together by our common passion for the mission of Jesus Christ. Many more PDA work groups are on their way, through the rest of the summer! Here are the bookings so far: 2015 Scheduled Groups
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 16 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Sept 20 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Oct 4 - Helping Hands of Lehigh Presbytery, PA and First Presbyterian Church, Warren, PA Sunday, Oct 11- Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA Sunday, Oct 18 - Scioto Valley Presbytery, Columbus, OH
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Troop 6, Boy Scouts of America - which is sponsored by our church -
has had a remarkable run of Eagle Scout ceremonies recently.
Scoutmaster Jim McGuire says there have been 9 new Eagle Scouts
in the Troop this year. Congratulations to Troop 6's latest Eagles!
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The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, June 21
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in worship
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
Monday, June 22
12:00 p.m. - Lunch at the Rainbow Diner, all welcome
Tuesday, June 23
10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers
4:30 p.m. - Daisy Troop `75
5:30 p.m. - Tiger Den
6:30 p.m. - Wolf and Bear Den
Wednesday, June 24
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
Thursday, June 25
7:30 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
9:30 a.m. - PPPC Staff Planning Retreat
Friday, June 26
6:30 p.m. Webelos
Saturday, June 27
Sunday, June 28
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Special Music/Baptism/Noisy Offering/Mission Trip Commissioning
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 Birthday Blessings
June 21 Nicholas Jalowski, Jake Norby, Lacey Rogers
June 22 Julianna Colantuoni, Michael Colantuoni, Vincent Colantuoni, Thurston Cooper, Mary McSweeney, Andrea Purtell, Eva Welch
June 23 Kathleen Bixby, Barbara Disbrow, Kendall Pearce, Alexandra Stierli
June 24 Joan Danziger, Jack Hudnut, Lacie Moran, Christie Rampone
June 25 Loren Donley, Gayle Ferry
June 26 Bryan Smith
June 27 Gage Bongiovi, Caitlyn Cook
June 28 Jaclyn Johnson, Ethan Landry
June 29
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Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2
Youth Mission Trip to New York City
Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7
5:30-8:30 pm - Vacation Bible School
Sunday, August 9, 2015 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. - Church Picnic, YMCA Camp Zehnder, Brick (includes Sunday worship; handicapped accessible) Sunday, August 28, 2015PPPC Night at the Blue Claws Game
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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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