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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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 Friends, My twenty-fifth anniversary among you calls to mind many stories of this special community of Christians we know as Point Pleasant Presbyterian. I'm reminded of the saints of years past who have lived the life of Christian discipleship among us, sharing their spiritual and material gifts for the strengthening of Christ's witness here in this place.
When I think of those many names - of those who are no longer with us, as well as those who are deeply involved in the life of the church - I rejoice and give thanks for God's goodness in calling such special people together in Christian fellowship.
I'm aware, too, of names of Christian disciples who entered the church triumphant before I had the chance to know them - but whose names live on in the memory of their descendants and their fellow believers. I've heard many of their stories!
The greater story of this community of faith continues. We'll celebrate that ongoing story this Sunday, which is All Saints Day. Included in the worship service will be our annual Service of Remembrance, calling to mind the names of church members and friends who have died in the past year.
We'll celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper as well, before going to the CE Annex for Communion Brunch. A very full morning!
Together as Christ's church, let us celebrate our story!
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Strengthening Families
Sowing Friendships
Serving Community
Greetings!
The story of our church, as we journey on the path of Christian discipleship, is recorded from the rich collection of the individual stories of our members. During our journey together, each of us experiences facets of church that are especially significant to us (aspects of worship, music, education, fellowship, service, times of hardship, etc.)
Would you kindly share your "point of special enthusiasm" regarding your life at PPPC? Is there one part of your church experience in which you delight?
The Outreach Committee has set out to gather these "points of special enthusiasm" and then share them with our church members in the coming days. Kindly describe your "point of special enthusiasm" on the form online, and place it in the basket in the narthex. Or, you may prefer to email your thoughts to Frank Perkowski at blueclaw61@verizon.net.
Perhaps you will act right away, so we may begin our display quickly. That would be great!
Thank you for taking a moment to share with us!
The Outreach Committee
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Sunday, November 1, 2015
All Saints Day
Dr. Wilton preaching: "WE HAVE A STORY, 2: OUR STORY"
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion/ Service of Remembrance/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Breakfast
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Communion Brunch This Sunday
Please join us in the C.E. Annex for our monthly Communion Brunch, in lieu of coffee hour. A free will offering defrays expenses.
On the menu this Sunday:
Pumpkin Pancakes and
Hot Open Face Turkey Sandwiches
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This Sunday we will remember members and friends of our church who have departed this life in the past year. We will offer prayers of thanksgiving not only in loving memory of those whose names are listed, but also of the many others who are part of that great "cloud of witnesses" of which the scriptures speak.
Those being remembered include:
Joseph Auriemma
Doris Baker
Elizabeth Bell
Dorothy Browne
Janet Ruth Colbert
Jean Collins
John" Jack" Conheeney
Ellen DeMartino
Vincent DeMartino
Jimmy Francello
Grace Gravino
Mildred Haeni
Albert J. Michael
Stephen Pendino
Dorothy Weidele
Alison Wilson
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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 Person for the week of November 1 is Claire Meany. Let us be prayerfully aware of Claire, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer concerns: John Leddy; Kim Kearns (Sister in Law Rusty and Mindy Gilbert); Bill Philbrook (Diane Sikora's father); Keith Reilly; Courtney Norton Rzeplinski; Les Thornton; Dawson Wittmann; Bill Williams.
Long term concerns: Bill Blauvelt (Jacque Thornton's brother in law); Kathryn Feldman (Bill Shoppell's sister); George Griffiths (Cousin of Heidi Steinert); Ethel Lemke (mother in law of Scott Smith); Margie McGhee; Erna Meyerle (friend of Susan Robbins); Jim Millar; Gerda Mooney; Cherisse Petruzzi; Edith Pula; Gemma Roberts; Mary Steinert; Stan Thornton; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Michael Fahey III; Matthew Warren; all those in our nation's service.
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DEACON BLOOD DRIVE - Please join us for our Annual Blood Drive here at Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church on Sunday, November 22, 2015 from 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex. For questions and to schedule your donation please contact Joseph Maimone at 732-608-4286 or Robin DeRosa 732-604-1340. We welcome our "walk in" donors too!
REMINDER TO DEACONS - We will be having our meeting Monday November 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Chittick Lounge. Please contact Dee D'Amore if you are unable to attend.
 SIGN UP FOR IHN THIS SUNDAY - IHN will be arriving for the week on Sunday November 15. Please see the IHN display in the Narthex to sign up. There are many ways you can help. Please stop by the display this Sunday.
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Church Directory Announcement
We are excited to create a Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Photo Directory!
PHOTOS:We need your photo! If you have a recent family photo (within the last year) that you would like to use, send that picture to our special email address pppcdirectory@gmail.com. All photos must be either jpg, bmp or png files only. If you need a picture taken, Greg Hall from our church has volunteered to take photos after church in the CE Annex downstairs this Sunday (November 1). It only takes a few moments: smile for the camera, confirm your contact information and we're done! If you are unable to make it last Sunday or this Sunday please call Diane Legriede to make arrangements to get your picture taken. INFORMATION:
We also need your family's contact information. Diane Legreide and Carol Bonebrake will help gather the correct information for the directory. While Greg is taking pictures, Diane and Carol will be verifying your information. If you are submitting a photo through the email, still verify your information on the list Diane and Carol have. When sending your picture through the email please include your name, address, phone number including cell and email address with your photo. QUESTIONS:
If you have any questions, please call Diane Legreide at 732-899-8975 or the church office.
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Tis the Season!
The PW are Baking for Mission
They are perfect for gifts or to share over your Christmas celebrations! First come, first serve baked goods are limited!
We are selling:
9 inch Apple Pies Ready for Oven for $12
1 doz. assorted cookies in
Christmas tins for $5
 Your money must be submitted with your form, you can use cash or a check made out to Presbyterian Woman.
All orders must be submitted by Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. Pick up will be Dec 6, 2015 in Fellowship Hall following Sunday Service.
Any further questions please contact Heidi Steinert 732-779-3680 or Kerry Jones 732-312-6747
Thank you for all your support
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Hello Everyone
Last week was a scary good time in Sunday School! We had our annual Halloween Party. There were lots of great costumes and we had plenty of yummy treats to enjoy.
This week, its back to business as we start our new unit. For the new few weeks we will be talking about the Disciples. Who were they? What did they do? Why were they so important? These and many more questions will be answered. Don't forget to read Psalm 23 again for our discussion with Pastor Linda. See you on Sunday Peace and Blessings,
Tricia Stoffers
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 Thursday and Friday were very busy and fun days here at Point Beach Prep! The Point Pleasant Beach High School invited our school to go trick or treating in their Child Development Class. We had help from the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department, who assisted us in crossing the street. The High School students gave each of our children a treat. We then did a trick by singing the Five Little Pumpkins song for them!
We had our Halloween parades on the playground. Parents and Grandparents came out to see all of our students dressed up in costumes. It was spooktacular! Happy Halloween!
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 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are due November 15
Since 1993, more than 100 million boys and girls in over 130 countries have experienced God's love through the power of simple shoebox gifts from Operation Christmas Child. Once again the PW will be working with Samaritan's Purse to deliver the gifts and share the life-changing Good News of Jesus Christ.
1. ShoeboxUse an empty shoebox (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
2. Boy or GirlDetermine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork to the right. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.
3. Fill with GiftsFill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child. Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page. Please include at least one item a child can immediately embrace such as a stuffed toy, doll, ball or toy truck.
4. $7 DonationPlease donate $7 or more for each shoebox you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can write a check to Samaritan's Purse (note "OCC" on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoebox, please make one combined donation.
5. Drop OffPlace a rubber band around each closed shoebox and drop it off in the North Hall before November 15, 2015. Gift Ideas SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. TOYS: Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch,® toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky,® etc. HYGIENE ITEMS: Toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc. OTHER: T-shirts, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries) A PERSONAL NOTE: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out- of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol cans. Labels are on the table in the Narthex and also can be downloaded at the Samaritan's Purse web page.
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Here are the last two volunteer groups staying in the Volunteer Village for 2015:
Sunday, Nov 1 - First Presbyterian Church, Warren, PA (rescheduled from October)
Sunday, Nov 8 - Lend A Hand, Carlisle, PA
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Sunday School Fun, October 25, 2015
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CHURCH CALENDAR - The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Daylight Savings Time Ends
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion/Service of Remembrance/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
10:00 a.m. - Embracing Forgiveness Bible Study, Chittick Lounge
6:15 p.m. Choral Bells
7:00 p.m. - Deacons Meeting, Chittick Lounge
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
5:00 p.m. - Dove Choir Rehearsal
6:00 p.m. - Bear Den, Basement
6:30 p.m. - Youth Connection, Chittick Lounge
Thursday, November 5
Point Beach Prep Closed
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
5:30 p.m. - Wolf Den
7:00 p.m. - Webelos Den
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, November 6
Point Beach Prep Closed
6:00 p.m. - Braun/Chappell Rehearsal
Saturday, November 7
3:00 p.m. - Braun/Chappell Wedding
Sunday, November 8
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Healing Prayers/Special Music
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
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BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
Nov 1 Nicholas Hudnut, Rea Teuschler Nov 2 Joan Kocur Nov 3 Nov 4 Theodore Durante, Connie Wandras Nov 5 Nov 6 Lily Johnson, Riley Nevil Nov 7 Gwen Grey, Barbara VieBrock Nov 8 Christoper Castronuova, Tracey McKay, Shirley Snyder Nov 9 Allison Krayl, Cheyne Daniels, Morgan Daniels Nov 10 Nov 11 Dylan Jalowski, Mia Rauffer, Alan Wright Nov 12 Nov 13 Bette Hughes Nov 14 John Paulus, Luke Steinert Nov 15 Nov 16 Allison Slager Nov 17 McKenna Millar Nov 18 Michael Lappke, Patricia Schroeder Nov 19 Linda Krayl Nov 20 Matthew Pasola Nov 21 Heather Bamburak, James McGuire, Amanda Shahady Nov 22 Linda Chase, Sherri Hall, Zachary Snyder Nov 23 Kieran Hughes, Tommy Reinstadler, Jennifer Quimby Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Jane Jensen, Jacque Miscavage, Scott Whitman Nov 27 Mandy Rauffer Nov 28 Nikolas Marsala Nov 29 Diane Cerveny, Holly Najdzinowicz Nov 30 Ronald Panuska, Sandi Shekon |
November 15 - IHN Arrives
Stewardship Sunday
Shoebox Dedication
November 22 - Deacon Blood Drive
December 2 - PW Christmas Service
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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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