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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, April 10, 2016 | |
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Point Pleasant Presbyterian's ROCK OF LIFE alternative worship service begins this Saturday, 5:00-6:00 pm, in the Sanctuary.
Taking place over seven Saturday evenings during the season of Easter, ROCK OF LIFE will combine contemporary music, active participation from the church's youth, and a collection of seven messages for daily applications entitled "Keys For Living a Resurrected Life."
Week One (April 9, 2016): "Grace Without Boundaries" (John 20:19-30)
 This week's service will be led by Anthony Maimone, a recent graduate of New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a member of PPPC. Anthony will be assisted by Director of Youth Ministries Courtney Norton and members and advisors of the Youth Connection.
EVERYONE is invited to come to this joyful, informal time of worship! Come and be a part of something new.
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 Dear Friends, They fished all night, but caught nothing. Their nets were empty. Then, Peter and the other disciples heard a voice. "Cast your net on the other side of the boat!" There were so many fish, they could barely haul the net in. Then they saw that the man who had called out to them was cooking breakfast for them: fish on a campfire. It was Jesus. Joy! We all have times when life disappoints us, when our nets are empty. Our Lord can fill those nets in unexpected and glorious ways. Join us in Sunday worship: for a celebration of fullness! Blessings,
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Sunday, April 10, 2016
Dr. Wilton preaching: "WHEN YOUR NET IS EMPTY"
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:15 a.m. - Confirmation Class, CE Annex Classroom (lower level, former Movie Room)
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Healing Prayers This Sunday
This Sunday, at the end of the worship service, will be a time of healing prayer.
Members of the congregation are invited to come forward during the final hymn for personal prayer with one of the pastors, asking the Lord for healing for themselves or loved ones.
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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 April 10 is the Maimone family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Anthony, Rosanna, Michael, Joseph, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns: The family of Lois Francello; the family of Jean Merrill, Dean Everetts, Margie McGhee; Nancy Smith; Nancy Stout; Eoin Haviland.
Long term concerns: Jacob Basilotto; Cliff Brendler; Elsie Cason; Trey Childers; Gayle Ferry; George Griffiths (Cousin of Heidi Steinert); Maryanne Leach; Ethel Lemke (mother-in-law of Scott Smith); Margie McGhee; Jim Millar; Gerda Mooney; Edith Pula; Gemma Roberts; Les Thornton; Stan Thornton; Bill Williams; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Morgan Daniels; Michael Fahey III; Matthew Warren; all those in our nation's service.
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PAINT PARTY FUNDRAISER IS THIS FRIDAY NIGHT IN THE CE ANNEX - Cost is $35 per person all supplies included. Didn't signup but still want to come? There is still room for you. You can pay at the door. We begin at 4:00 p.m.
DOVE CHOIR REHEARSAL is now beginning at 4:45 on Wednesdays. Please note the time change.
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 in the church office by Sunday, April 24, 2016. An emailed copy can be sent to mail@pointpresbyterian.org
 PW CLOTHING DRIVE - APRIL 23 8:00 a.m to Noon - Time to Clean Out the Closet. We are collecting all wearable and usable clothing (men's, women's and children's). Items be collected included shoes, belts and handbags, bed linens, draperies, pillows, towels, stuffed animals and hard toys. Please put all items in well-tied heavy duty plastic bags. The PW will receive a donation for the total poundage collected. All monies will support the missions of the Presbyterian Women. Questions? Please call 732-581-1882
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Youth Connection Italian Dinner
Saturday, April 16, 2016
On Saturday, April 16, from 5:00-7:00 pm, the Youth Connection is again offering its traditional Italian Dinner. The menu will be delizioso! Seating is restaurant-style with Youth Connection members taking orders and serving. No reservations required.
The free-will offering, after costs of the meal are covered, will be used to fund travel to this summer's Presbyterian Youth Triennium as well as future youth mission trips.
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Sunday School News 
Hello everyone!
Last week, we starting talking about the passage in Matthew 5:1-12 known as the Beatitudes. These are en excerpt from the Sermon on the Mount. I personally think this is one of the most beautiful passages in the entire Bible, not only for its eloquence, but also for the reason that in this passage, Jesus teaches us how and why to follow the rules - not just what the rules are. We started on our Beatitudes book, which we will be working on if there is extra time within the lessons. Don't worry if you missed it, I have some extras! This week, we will be talking more about the Beatitudes. Specifically, we will be discussing blessings in our lives and how to focus on them- especially when things get a little difficult and we aren't feeling quite so grateful. See you on Sunday.
Peace and Blessings
Tricia Stoffers
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This Week at Point Beach Prep
This week we learned letter W. We had fun whisking water, washing baby dolls, washing dishes, and walking the plank. During Show and Tell we saw a live worm! At our project table we made watering cans, worms, whales, windsocks, watermelons, and painted with watercolors. Our music included The Wheels on the Bus, Washing Machine, and We Are Family.
Some of our books we read were Diary of a Worm, Where the Wild Things Are, Mrs. Wishy Washy, and Wings on Things. We read a book on Whales and listened to Whale Sounds on the Ipad. We learned sign language for the letter W and "well done!"
Art Educator Karen Norby came in on Wednesday and presented a lesson about textures. The children did texture rubbings of leaves, wood, and other items.
The Point Pleasant Beach Children's Librarian came in on Thursday to read stories and sing songs with us.
The High School Child Development Class came in on Thursday and Friday.
We got to meet two pet turtles when our Nursery Student of the Week's parents came in to read about turtles. Our Pre-K Student of the Week had his Mom come in to read a story about Bunny Pirates.
What a wonderful week!
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Church World Service Kits Due This Sunday
Once again the Presbyterian Women are collecting Hygiene Kits AND School Kits for Church World Service.
Hygiene Kits - In the face of natural disasters, violence, or grinding poverty, Hygiene Kits can mean the difference between sickness and health for struggling families. To assemble a Hygiene Kit you will need:
One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
One washcloth
One wide-tooth comb
One nail clipper
One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
One toothbrush (in original packaging)
Six standard size Band-AidsŪ
Place all items in a one-gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure, remove excess air from bag, and seal. Please do not add toothpaste to the Hygiene Kit. Cartons of toothpaste that have an extended expiration date will be added to Hygiene Kit shipments just prior to shipment.
School Kits
- give children in impoverished schools, refugee camps, or other difficult settings some of the basic tools for learning.
To assemble a School Kit you will need:
One pair of blunt metal scissors (rounded tip)
Three 70-count spiral notebooks or notebooks totaling 200-210 pages (no loose-leaf or filler paper)
One 30-centimeter ruler (12")
One hand-held pencil sharpener
One large eraser
Six new pencils with erasers
One box of 24 crayons (only 24)
One 12" x 14" to 14" x 17" finished size cotton or lightweight canvas bag with cloth handles. (Please, no reusable shopping bags or backpacks.)
 Pack all items inside one of the cloth bags the Busy Hands for Mission group has made. Please stop by the office to pick up your bag. Kits can be placed in the bin, in the North Hall under the East Window. Please include $2.00 for shipping or put a separate envelope marked "CWS Kits" in the PW mailbox in the church office. Checks for shipping should be made out to "Presbyterian Women".
These kits are for disaster relief. Please do not add to or exchange listed items.
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Groups Scheduled for our Volunteer Village in 2016
Sunday, April 10 - Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian Church, Warminster PA
Sunday, April 17 -Webster Presbyterian, Webster NY
Sunday, May 22 - Lend A Hand
Sunday, June 5 - Trinity United Presbyterian Church, Modesto CA
Saturday June 18 Drayton Ave Presbyterian Church, Ferndale MI
Sunday, August 21 - Lend A Hand
Thursday October 6 - Lend A Hand
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CHURCH CALENDAR - The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, April 10
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir/Healing Prayers
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship
11:15 a.m. - Confirmation Class, CE Annex Classroom (lower level, former Movie Room)
11:30 a.m. - EliSabeth Verdella Circle
6:15 p.m. - Choral Bells, Fellowship Room
6:30 p.m. - Wolf Den
Tuesday, April 12
10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers, Chittick Lounge
1:00 p.m. - Lydia Circle, home of Carole Clayton
7:00 p.m. - Lydia Evening Circle, home of Pat Shoppell
Wednesday, April 13
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
10:00 a.m. - Prayer Chain, Chittick Lounge
4:45 p.m. - Dove Choir
6:00 p.m. - Youth Connection
Thursday, April 14
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
7:00 p.m - Judith Rachel Circle
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir
7:30 p.m. - Tiger Den
8:00 p.m. - Webelos Den
Friday, April 15
Saturday, April 16
4:00 p.m. - Rock of Life Alternative Worship Service (NOTE: special time this week only)
5:00 p.m. - Youth Connection Italian Dinner
Sunday, April 17 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School begins in Worship 11:15 a.m. - Confirmation Class, CE Annex Classroom (lower level, former Movie Room) |
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BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS
April 10 Susan Beltran, David Ferry, Howard Gilbert
April 11 Kelly Millar, Sean O'Connor
April 12 Jean DeMartino, Ania Wilton
April 13 Joseph Decker, James Liotta, Kaitlyn Marshall, Kimberly Scott, Janet Smith, Henry Stout
April 14 Kaitlyn Potter
April 15
April 16 Christian Fiorentino, Kelsey Fiorentino, Marilyn Rice, Regina Stoffers-Reinhold
April 17 Alice Brzyski, Robert Norton
April 18 Betty Gilbert
April 19 Marian Blackford, Robert Bissey
April 20
April 21 Richard Lees
April 22 John Pasola, David Satterlee, Ralph Smith
April 23 Taylor Lappke, Kelsey Norton
April 24 Kyle Leach, Brian McCrossan
April 25 Henry Honeywell
April 26 Edward King
April 27 Melissa Acerra; Audrey Stolfe-Legreide
April 28 Christopher Parish, Evangeline Reid
April 29 Isabella Barbieri, Diantha Mathews-Brown, Stephanie Somma
April 30
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Saturday, April 23
8:00 to 12:00 p.m. - PW Clothing Drive
Sunday, May 1
11:15 a.m. - Inquirers Group
May 15-22
Interfaith Hospitality Network
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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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