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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, July 3, 2016 | |
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Dear Friends,
It's Fourth of July weekend, which is an excellent time to get to know a little-known New Jersey patriot: John Witherspoon, one of our four signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The only minister to sign the Declaration of Independence, Witherspoon was enormously influential in his time. But he's largely forgotten today. Why?
It may have something to do with the fact that many people today are uncomfortable mixing religion and politics. Witherspoon had no such compunction. In his role as President of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and pastor of Princeton's First Presbyterian Church (now Nassau Presbyterian), he didn't hesitate to advocate for independence for Britain's American colonies. Like the other signers of the Declaration, Witherspoon knew he would hang if the rebellion failed. He signed anyway.
Join us in worship this Sunday as we celebrate the Lord's Supper, sing some patriotic hymns, and remember this courageous servant of God, who had such an important role in giving the American Revolution a spiritual foundation.
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Dr. Wilton preaching: "MEET DR. WITHERSPOON"
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
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Sundae Sundae
 It's a summer Communion Sunday, so you know what that means: Sundae Sunday! Stick around after worship for a delicious ice cream treat! |
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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 July 3 is the McDermitt family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Steven, Karen, Matthew and Mark, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns: Colby O'Donald; Doug Chase, Sr.; Keith More (Jacquelin Woods' nephew); Elise Cason; Sue Hankins; Bill Williams.
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; Craig Recca (family of Heidi Steinert); Bob Ryan (Nancy Cook's brother); Nancy Smith; Mary Steinert; Les Thornton; Stan Thornton; Karen Winter; 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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NEED TO COOL OFF AFTER CHURCH? - Join us after worship for Sundae Sunday in the Chittick Lounge. On the first Sunday of the month - Communion Sundays - during July, August and September we will be making ice cream sundaes as part of our fellowship. You won't want to miss the delicious treat!
SUMMER GENEROSITY - Wherever you find yourself during these summer months, we hope you'll continue to remember the church in yo
 ur financial giving, even if you aren't present each Sunday in worship. You may want to take advantage of our secure online giving option, which is a great way to maintain your regular giving even while you're away. You can even pre-plan automatic deductions from your bank account for whatever dates you specify. Thanks for being a good Christian steward, all year 'round! MUSICIANS NEEDED FOR CLAREMONT NURSING HOME - We are in need of a few musicians and instrumentalists to help with the services at Claremont on the 4th Sunday of the month. Please contact Linda Chase for more information. Even signing up once would be appreciated. SUMMER OFFICE HOURS - During the months of July and August the church office will be closing at noon on Fridays. The office is closed on Monday for July 4th.
WIN A TRIP TO ANYWHERE - St. Mary's By-The-Sea Episcopal Church is now selling raffle tickets to win a certificate valued at $5,000.00 from Bay Head Travel. The adventure destination(s) will be determined by the winner. Proceeds from the "Trip to Anywhere" raffle will help St. Mary's continue to assist others through various outreach ministries. Tickets are $20 each with a drawing date of September 18. Please contact Cherisse Petruzzi, Parish Administrator, at 732-892-9254, Extension 3, or by email at stmssecretary@verizon.net to purchase your ticket.
THESE DAYS - The July/August/September edition of "These Days," a booklet which contains daily devotions, is located on the table in the narthex.
SECOND-QUARTER GIVING STATEMENTS - have been sent out. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Ferry in the church office.
DR. WILTON WILL BE ON VACATION after this Sunday, through July 25th. Please contact the church office or the Rev. Linda Chase for any pastoral care needs.
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Church Picnic Signups
There is a New location this year for our Church Picnic.
The picnic will now be held at Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant Boro, on August 7, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
Worship with Communion begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the picnic under the Pavilion. There will be food and games (including the playground). Attached to the Maxson Avenue Municipal Beach, this facility has a beach area that can be used for fishing or crabbing.
Correction from last week: swimming is permitted in a section with the lifeguard. Cost is $1 per person to swim, which covers the cost of the lifeguard.
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 - or, look for the yellow sign-up sheet in the Narthex. As in years past, we need 100 people to sign up to reach our goal.
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Registration Forms can also be found online
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 INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORKArriving July 24
We will once again host families from IHN of Ocean County. Sign up sheets are now in the Narthex. Help is need with
* Meals * Set-up * Evening Fellowship * Overnight Hosting * Laundry * A vehicle with a hitch to move the trailer. (Please call Dorothy Tolley if you can help with this).
Donations of hygiene items for IHN guests can be dropped off in the "IHN" bin in the North Hall. Please indicate where you can help. Questions? Please contact Dorothy Tolley at 732-892-9306. Thank you!
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Here's a little something from another church, for parents of young children, and for us all...
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Groups Scheduled for our Volunteer Village in 2016
 Sunday, August 21 - Lend A Hand Thursday October 6 - Lend A Hand
Sunday, October 23 - Lend A Hand
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Visiting the Church During the Week? When stopping by the church, please be aware there is ongoing construction work being done at the high school this summer.
The parking lot is still open but on street parking may be best
due to the sanding of the mortar that is on-going.
Construction is projected to be completed by the end of August.
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CHURCH CALENDAR - The latest edition of the church calendar is available online, on the church's website. 
Sunday, July 3
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion/Special Music
11:00 a.m. - Sundae Sunday Fellowship
Tuesday, July 5
10:00 a.m. - Busy Hands
Wednesday, July 6
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
10:00 a.m. - Prayer Chain
Thursday, July 7
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs
Friday, July 8
Saturday, July 9
Sunday, July 10 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Special Music/Healing Prayers
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 Birthday Blessings
July 1 Kim Colberg, Amy Wisniewski
July 2 Thomas D'Amore
July 3 Eileen Boenning, Lorraine Williams
July 4 Justin Leach
July 5 Jane Millar
July 6 Emily O'Connor
July 7 Robert McSweeney
July 8 Ronald Claeys, Kyle Jones
July 9 Kelly Iadarola
July 10 John Cutting, Jason Decker
July 11 Carol Eckenfelder
July 12 Christine Conway, Audrey Pearce
July 13 Laura Landre, Marjorie Watson
July 14 Claire Pula
July 15 Kathryn Barbieri, Kerri Lee Hank, Doris Pennypacker, Lauren Rauffer
July 16 Lindsey Knehr, Thomas Reinhold
July 17 Isabella DeRosa, Savannah Guerry, Kelly Hughes, Lauren Hughes
July 18 JoAnna Liotta, Sara Hoey
July 19 Eileen Jinks, Ruthanne Paulus
July 20 Emily Dunston, Ryan Milancewich, Isabella Reid, Scott Smith
July 21 Robert Conway Jr.
July 22 Erin McGuire, Sandra Pasola, Sarah Sarbello
July 23 J. Louis Couche, Bill Findlay Jr., Deborah McCrossan
July 24 Perry Collins, Rebecca Crate, Steven McDermitt, Marion Search
July 25 Christopher D'Ambrosio, Billy Findlay, Vivian Reid, Virginia Waldie
July 26 Janice Carter, Shae Simpson
July 27 Nicholas Bamburak, Dana Ferguson, Felicia Nelson
July 28 Lauren Fix, Nancy Pazienza
July 29 Elizabeth Weber
July 30 Carol Bonebrake, George Koch, Jonathan Yount
July 31
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July 18, 20, 22, 2016
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School
July 24-31, 2016 Interfaith Hospitality Network
August 7, 2016 Church Picnic at Riverfront Park, Point Pleasant Boro
Sunday, August 14, 2016 10:00 a.m. Added Ordination and Installation of Officers
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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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LOOKING FOR A SUMMER BOOK? Check out the free Church Library for a good read this Summer. Currently there are some five-star Amazon rating titles available on the desk in the library which include 
