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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Rally Day Celebration,
both to take place
in the
CE ANNEX
THIS SUNDAY, 10:00 am
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Friends,
This Sunday is Rally Day but what is rally day? It is, in the Church's tradition, the start-up of Sunday school after a summer break. Public schools are in full swing and our Sunday School, Dove Choir and Youth Connection are ramping up as well. Rally day is a time when we look forward to seeing the faces of lots of young people and their parents as they come back to the various ministries for our youth at PPPC. This Rally Day worship will be held in the Education Building, the Annex, at 10 am. The Doves will be sharing with us their love of singing. And don't we all LOVE to hear them sing! Our wonderful Chancel Choir will be singing as well and the two choirs will sing one anthem together. This Rally Day service is geared to feature the God-given talents of our young people. We will be hearing from some of the youth who are part of Youth Connection and from the younger children in our fantastic Sunday school and Dove Choir. Come support the youth of PPPC. Come support the leaders of the youth ministries. Come learn what exciting plans are in place for our kids. Who knows, you may get so excited about what you see and hear you might actually volunteer to be part of this vibrant ministry at PPPC. Now wouldn't that be grand! Just to put the icing on the cake, there will be food - of course! After worship we will share in a barbeque lunch hosted by the Kitchen Committee. You don't want to miss this special Sunday, the kick off our new educational year for kids. Whether you're young or young in heart, show your support, show your love. Come.
Pastor Linda
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Rev. Linda Chase preaching:
"WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN?"
10:00 a.m. - Worship, CE Annex
11:00 a.m. - Rally Day Extravaganza with Barbecue, CE Annex
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Rally Day 2015 Is Here!
It will be a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led worship helping all of us to get "pumped" for the new programs in the church. Following the worship service there will be BBQ for everyone, also in the Annex. Come and worship together. Come support our young people. Come.
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"Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." Philippians 4:6
The Prayer Family for the week of September 13 is the Mendelsohn family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Harvey and Charlene, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer concerns: Carol Walker Clayton; Vincent DeMartino; Lois Francello; Ethel Lemke (mother of Carole Smith); Joanne McGuire; Courtney Norton Rzeplinski; Barbara VieBrock; Bill Williams.
Long term concerns: David Allen; Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's brother in law); Kathryn Feldman (Bill Shoppell's sister); Elise Cason; George Griffiths (Cousin of Heidi Steinert); Nicholas Hudnut; Margie McGhee; Jane Millar; Cherisse Petruzzi; Edith Pula; Gemma Roberts; Nancy Smith; Gail Ward; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Matthew Warren; all those in the military.
PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING for the return on Michael Limpantsis on September 12. From Pat Shoppell "Many thanks for all the prayers for his safety. We are so grateful."
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THESE DAYS For October November and December are now available in the Narthex. These daily devotional booklets are $3 each.
 INQUIRERS GROUP - An Inquirers Group, for those exploring membership in the church, will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2015. We will begin at the Communion Brunch following the service that Sunday. We will continue until 2:30 p.m. Child care can be made available upon prior request. New members will be received in worship on October 18. Please call the Church Office to sign up, or to find out more! THE SYNOD OF THE NORTHEAST invites all Presbyterians to attend the "Come to the Table" conference on October 30-31 at the beautiful Silver Bay YMCA Conference Center on Lake George, New York. Theme is "The Changing Church in the Northeast: Being a Community that Welcomes, Engages and Witnesses." Cost is very reasonable for these hotel-like accommodations: just $50 per person for overnight (double occupancy), including meals. A lovely fall get-away! 
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Help for the Williams Family
In 2011 Bill Williams was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Then in 2013 he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. He now has a tumor in his stomach and is going to need chemotherapy radiation and surgery.
As many of you know Bill is a hard working mason and now is not able to work. The Williams need help with medical bills and household bills.
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Caregiver Volunteers Recruitment
Mary Malagiere from Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey (CVCJ) will be sharing their special message of care giving with us at service on Sunday, September 20, 2015. CVCJ is seeking volunteers and for congregational support to spread the word about the free services that Caregiver Volunteers provide to the frail elderly homebound in our community.
CVCJ volunteers provide:
- Transportation to your medical appointments
- Grocery shopping (they shop for you)
- Friendly/pet visits, reassuring phone calls
- Respite care for families caring for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's disease
Please take a few moments to stop by their display and say hello to Mary. We invite you especially to take some information home with you today to share with a neighbor who may need assistance from CVCJ! For additional information about CVCJ please call Mary at 732-505-2273 ext. 211 or email her at marym@caregivervolunteers.org
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You're Invited
Who: Students in grades 6 through 12
What: Youth Connection at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Where: The church basement
When: Fridays from 6pm - 8 pm
Youth Connection is gearing up for another great year. This year, we are moving to FRIDAY NIGHTS from 6-8 pm. We will still meet in the Church basement, so you can use the side or back door entrances.
You are invited to come hang out with us. Whether you have been with us for years, or maybe just want to see what we are all about, we encourage you to come to our first meeting on Friday September 18th.
Please bring your registration form to your first meeting, and keep an eye on our calendar of events for special meeting times throughout the year.
Any questions? Call the Youth Connection Coordinator, Courtney Rzeplinski, at 732-552-6737
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It is time!
Sunday School classes begin next week.
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Point Beach Prep begins its 7th year when classes begin this Monday. We are looking to another successful year under Director Devlin House.
A Prayer for the Little Ones God of all mercies,
We ask that you would bless the youngest and littlest of learners
with your infinite and loving mercy
granting them strength to learn, and act in love
towards their teachers and fellow students.
We also ask that you would watch over them,
at home and at school
and give them proper direction
so that they may learn
of your wonderful virtues.
We thank you for the promise
and excitement that comes with a new school year.
Thank you that You make all things new and You give us fresh starts in life.
May Your love and grace fill all students, teachers and parents today and always. Amen.
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Here are the upcoming volunteer groups who will be staying in the Volunteer Village this fall:
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
Sunday, Oct 25 - Crossroads Presbyterian Church
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PDA Volunteer Recognition Dinner and Care for the Caregivers Workshop
 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is doing a wonderful thing for volunteers from our church who have helped provide hospitality through the Volunteer Village. They're holding a Volunteer Recognition Dinner and a Care for the Caregivers workshop the next day. You can attend either or both of these events.
The Volunteer Recognition Dinner will take place in the Education Annex on the evening of Saturday, September 26 at 6:00 pm. Food will be provided by Joe Leone's, and the program will be provided by PDA representatives.
On the next day, Sunday, September 27, 1:00-4:30 pm, following lunch at 12:00 noon in the PPPC Education Annex, PDA will offer a Care for the Caregivers Workshop. Participants in this informative and inspiring event will gain an understanding of the causes and effects of compassion fatigue; understand why self-care isn't enough; and learn powerful tools to immediately integrate into their lives.
Another, longer Care for the Caregivers workshop is taking place at the Morning Star Presbyterian Church, Bayville, on Friday, September 25, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.
Invitations have already gone out in the mail for these events. If you believe you should have received an invitation but didn't, please call the church office.
An email has also gone out that includes links for a Survey Monkey online response form that PDA is using to keep track of the RSVPs. If you can't find your email, please call the church office.
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 Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering, October 17
Presbyterian Women in the Presbyteries of Monmouth and New Brunswick are holding a FALL GATHERING. The theme is: "HAVING FUN WITH MISSION."
Saturday, October 17, 2015, Registration at 9:00 am
United Presbyterian Church of Yardville, NJ
Coffee And Lunch
◾The Rev. Phyllis Zoon, Hunger Action Enabler, Stewardship of Creation, Monmouth Presbytery
◾Elder Walter Vincent, PDA National Response Team
◾Dedication of Thank Offering and Least Coin Offering
◾Reports on Churchwide Gathering and UN Status of Women
◾Review proposed 2016 Budget for Monmouth PW
◾Bring samples of mission projects for display
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Ben Wilton has released his first full-length CD,
"Dreaming Big." You can listen to and
download individual tracks or the entire album on his Bandcamp.com site, or purchase a copy
of the CD for $10 (contact church office for details).
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CHURCH CALENDAR - The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
10:00 a.m. - Worship, CE Annex
11:00 a.m. - Rally Day Extravaganza with Barbecue, CE Annex
Monday, Sept 14
First day of Point Beach Prep
6:15 p.m. Choral Bells
Tuesday, Sept 15
7:00 p.m. - Committee Meetings
8:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Wednesday, Sept 16
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir Rehearsal
6:30 p.m. - Princeton Review SAT class, CE Annex
7:30 p.m. - Grieving with Hope, Chittick Lounge
Thursday, Sept 17
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, Sept 18
6:00 p.m. - Youth Connection Begins
Saturday, Sept 19
9:00 a.m. - Princeton Review SAT class, CE Annex
Sunday, Sept 20
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
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 Birthday Blessings
Sept 13 Thomas Crawley, James Scott Sept 14 Sue Perkowski Sept 15 Heather Rice Sept 16 Susan Reilly Sept 17 Dane Bongiovi, Jacklyn Cutting, Donald Williams Sept 18 Kevin Conheeney, Jack Tolley Sept 19 Chase Lovgren, Joan Whitman Sept 20 Kaitlyn McKay, Paula Pennypacker Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Kate Norby, Logan Milancewich, Jessica Pazienza Sept 24 Sept 25 Sept 26 John Brzyski Jr., Katherine Durante, Robin Fiorentino Sept 27 Sept 28 Quintessa Baker Sept 29 Rylie Rampone, Leigh Reinwald Sept 30 Donna Fahey, Dalton Garner, Taylor Van Wagenen
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September 15 - Session Meeting
September 16, 7:30 - "GRIEVING WITH HOPE" Sandy Survivor Group Begins
September 18 - Youth Connection Begins
September 20 - Sunday School Begins
September 26, 6:00 - PDA Volunteer Recognition Dinner (RSVP please)
September 27, noon-4:30 - PDA Care for Caregivers Workshop (RSVP, please)
October 24, 7:00 - Heartbreak and Healing After Sandy film screening
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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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