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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Sunday, Sept 4, 2016 | |
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Dear Friends,
You're driving on the Parkway or the Turnpike, and you're in a hurry. You're in the left lane, hoping to make good time, but there ahead of you is a car going under the speed limit. Your blood boils.
Or, you're in the checkout line at the supermarket. The customer ahead of you is slowly digging through her purse looking for her debit card. "Come on," you mutter to yourself. "Let's get a move on. I've got to get home and cook dinner!"
Now, imagine you're with a young child you dearly love. She's telling you a "shaggy dog" story, as only kids can. There's someplace else you need to be, but her story is so endearing, you don't mind being late.
What's the difference between the first two scenarios and the the third? It's obvious. The difference is love.
Patience is essential to love. When we're with a person we love, time takes on a different character. We stop thinking about the future quite so much, and are more content to live in the now.
We're really a lot more happier when we're patient. Impatience is an invitation to anxiety, irritation, frustration.
It's a beautiful thing, patience. Couldn't you use a lot more of it in your life? I know I could.
Join us in worship this Sunday, as we talk about patience and how to cultivate it. Stick around for the Kickoff Barbecue afterwards, following the Sunday School orientation. It's for everybody!
Pastor Carl
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Sunday, September 11, 2016
Dr. Wilton preaching: "THE EXCELLENT WAY, 4: LOVE IS PATIENT"
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir/Healing Prayers
10:20 a.m. - Sunday School Orientation (Parents and Children)
11:00 a.m. - Kickoff BBQ
3:00 p.m. - Ecumenical 9/11 Anniversary Service at St Peter's RC Church
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Kick Off Barbecue This Sunday
 Join us in the Annex for a kickoff BBQ. The kitchen team and expert grillers will be having hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.
All families, members and guests are invited to stop over for a nice time of food and fellowship. Come over after the service and meet new friends, and catch up with old ones.
Thank you to the kitchen team and helpers for this special event.
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You are welcome to come forward for prayers of Healing, Wholeness and Thanksgiving this Sunday during the final hymn.
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Ecumenical 9/11 Service this Sunday
The churches of the Point Pleasant/ Bay Head Ministerium are sponsoring an ecumenical service of worship at 3:00 p.m. on September 11 at St. Peter's Church (406 Forman Ave, Point Pleasant Beach), as a sign of unity and faith. We stand together in solidarity with all those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks, with the first responders and with all whose lives are still affected by the impact of that dreadful day. Together we witness to God's power and enduring peace. Please make some time in your busy day to worship, pray and remember.
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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 11 is the Miscavage/Thornton family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Jacque and Les, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns: The family of Donna Heckman; Courtney Rzeplinski; Jessie Bissey; Ralph Smith; Anne Stich (friend of Susan Robbins); Jan Swingle (friend of Robin DeRosa); Heather Boiland; Dennis Ivany, Sr.; Sue Williams.
Long term concerns: Jacob Basilotto; Cliff Brendler; Elsie Cason; Doug Chase, Sr.; Trey Childers; Gayle Ferry; George Griffiths (Cousin of Heidi Steinert); KC Lanagan; Maryanne Leach; Ethel Lemke (mother-in-law of Scott Smith); Margie McGhee; Jim Millar; Gerda Mooney; Edith Pula; Craig Recca (Brother of Heidi Steinert); Bob Ryan (Nancy Cook's brother); Nancy Smith; Les Thornton; Stan Thornton; Gwen Whitworth; Bill Williams; Karen Winter; Lillian Winters; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Kyle Barker; Morgan Daniels; Michael Fahey III; Matthew Warren; all those in our nation's service.
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LAST CALL FOR PHOTO DIRECTORY SUBMISSION - There are still quite a few families who have not submitted a photo for our church directory. Please submit your photo to pppcdirectory@gmail.com as soon as possible. All photos must be in by this Sunday September 11. We are no longer taking photos ourselves but we will be calling members who have not had a picture taken or submitted a photo. Do you have a photo you like in a frame? Bring it into the church office and we can scan it for you. We are planning a late Fall directory.  THE BREAD TEAM is a mission to welcome visitors to our church. If a visitor has signed the pew pad, a cloth bag (provided by Donna Whitman, thank you Donna) is filled with a loaf of fresh baked bread and brochures about our church and all of its activities. How welcoming it must be to arrive home after a busy day and find the bag hanging on your door, or share a welcoming word with one of our visitors who's dropping off the bread!
If you are interested in joining our small band of missionaries - currently there are five of us - we would love to have you. We each sign up for a month for bread and delivering it. It is not a lot of work and very rewarding. Please contact Karen Norby 732-295-8174 or e-mail hueforyou@gmail.com.
 INQUIRERS GROUP - An Inquirers Group, for those exploring membership in the church, will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016. 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 16. Please call the Church Office to sign up, or to find out more!
THESE DAYS For October November and December are now available in the Narthex. These daily devotionals are $3 each
 SESSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REMINDED - That the meeting this month is scheduled for this Tuesday, September 13 (one week earlier than normal). Committee meetings will begin at begin at 7:00 p.m. and the Session Meeting will begin at 8:00 p.m. The meeting in October will be back to our normal schedule of the third Tuesday of the month.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN (PW) SPONSORED COFFEE HOUR NEXT SUNDAY - Next Sunday you will have an opportunity to learn all about the ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Women. During coffee hour the PW will be available with information regarding PW and each of the individual circles. Membership is open to all women who choose to participate in any way. Find out more, next Sunday.
  PPPC TEE SHIRTS AND CAR STICKERS STILL AVAILABLE - Stop into the office to get your church tee shirt or car sticker. Tee shirts are $15 each and stickers are $3 each or 2 for $5. Let everyone know you are part of our church family. |
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Calling all children to join the Dove Choir!
 Rehearsals are held Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30 PM (during school year). We will begin this Wednesday, September 14 but children can join at any time. This sweet choir sings in our worship services about once a month from the Fall to late Spring. The Dove Choir is open to all children ages 3 to 15 years of age. Children will learn to sing, read music and perform in a traditional children's choir. Families need not be members of the church (though you are most welcome to join).
If you are interested in being a part of this great musical experience please join us this Wednesday from 4:30-5:15 at Pt Presbyterian Church on Bay Ave. The entrance is on the side of the church facing Forman Ave. If you unavailable to join us this week or would like further information please email rmuraglia@comcast.net. or call 732-551-7115
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You're invited to the table!
What is God's plan for us as a congregation? Let's reach out in faith together and engage in conversations that matter for the future of PPPC!
We'll enjoy a conversational process, within a café atmosphere, built on the assumption that ... People already have within them the wisdom and creativity to confront even the most difficult challenges; that the answers we need are available to us; and that we are Wiser Together than we are alone. When: Sunday, September 25, 2016Where: CE AnnexSchedule: Worship at 10:00 a.m. in the CE Annex, followed by a light lunch at our Café Next. Then the conversations begin facilitated by Rev. Dr. Terry Chapman. We expect to finish by around 2:00 p.m. After lunch, there will be child care for children through 6th grade. We invite older children to participate in the process. Yes, I/we will join the conversation!  Family Name ______________________ Number of Café Next participants _____ Number of Children through 6th Grade for Child Care___
Please place in the offering plate, return to the
church office, or call 732-899-0587.
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Inspirational Soccer Event - The Right to Play Party on September 18
There is an extremely unique and inspirational soccer event taking place next Sunday, September 18 from 3:00 to 7 pm at Langosta Lounge on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
The Right to Play Party is a benefit supporting the no nprofit soccer club in India called Tibet Women's Soccer, which was started by church member Cassie Childers. T ibet Women's Soccer works to empower Tibetan refugee women through sport and give them a platform to represent their country as soccer players all over the world.
SKY BLUE FC players and Coach Christy Holly will be in attendance, with an autograph and meet and greet table from 4-5pm at the event.
Also at the party will be
- A large silent auction with autographed gear from David Villa & Raul Gonzales, including a chance to win a private dinner with Raul in NYC
- Traditional Tibetan dancers
- Tibetan hiphop
- Performances by local Jersey Shore bands THE UNION & WAITING ON MONGO
- Speeches by a Tibetan women's team player and the coach, a former member of the Tibetan men's national team
This is a great opportunity to tune into the true spirit of the beautiful game and show our youth how soccer is changing lives and empowering people all over the world.
Tickets are $20/advance or $25/door and for kids under ten years old it's $10 Price includes food and a complimentary drink all supplied by Langosta Lounge.
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Sunday School Registration Now Beginning
 Hello PPPC families!!
Forgive me, I'm still in a tiny bit of shock that it is actually September already. I hope you all had a fantastic summer! With "Back to School" comes "Back to Sunday School" as well. I wanted to give you all a little info on the registration process for this year.
We have had a few very helpful planning meetings and have decided to do away with "Rally Day" as we have traditionally known it. This year, we are doing more of a Sunday School Open House.
The Open House will take place on:
Sunday, September 11
This is a great opportunity for new families to see how Sunday School goes. We will all go up for the Children's Sermon, as usual. However, afterwards we will be doing a dry run of the process for how and when we go over to Sunday School. This may ease any sort or nervousness new students (or new parents) may be feeling. At this time, we will walk over to the Sunday School. Please note that, on that particular day, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT! This is so important because once we get over to the Sunday School building, I will be busy speaking with parents and answering questions, so I will not be able to keep an eye on unattended children. This is an informational session only.
 At this time, you may register your child for Sunday School, as well as to take a look around and check out our program and facility. "But Tricia, (you say), we have been in the PPPCSS program for a few years now- we are vets! We want to register our children, but we don't want to have to leave church and miss the sermon in order to do this!"
Fear not! For parents who are already familiar with our program, there is a registration form attached. There are also hard copies waiting for you in the Narthex that will be available to you this week (9/4) and next weekend (9/11). I ask that you please fill them out and drop them off in the box. I am so so excited for the year to come, and I hope your children are as well! We've got a lot of fun things planned. I can't wait to see everyone.
Also, please make sure you tell your friends about our informational session on the 11th. If they are looking to possibly join up, I'd love to talk to them.
See you all soon!Peace and BlessingsTricia Stoffers
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Will You Help Our Sunday School?
 Very shortly our Sunday School will begin another exciting year. Our Sunday school director, Tricia Stoffers, could use some help. Listed below or some simple jobs that are most important: 1. People willing to decorate the large bulletin board at the bottom of the steps in the annex. This is the first thing people see when entering the annex. It can be decorated with a seasonal theme or a Biblical theme. Currently we have the decorating of this bulletin board covered September through December. Will you take a month or a season beginning in 2017?  2. We have a small A-frame sign that can be put out each week to let people know that Sunday school is taking place in the Annex. It is a sign with slide-in letters to advertise what is going on each week in the Sunday School. This job means changing the letters, putting the sign out before Sunday School and making sure it is taken in after Sunday School. Maybe this job has your name on it. 3. There is always the need of volunteers to help teach and assist in the class rooms. Perhaps you might be willing to help with a unit or for a month. The children will be studying Esther, Samuel and the meaning of Advent/Immanuel in the fall semester. All of these are important jobs. Please speak to Linda Chase or Tricia Stoffers if you are willing to help in the Sunday school in any way. In addition, please note that Safety Training will be conducted following the service on Sunday, October 9 and again on Thursday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone who is not previously certified and plans on working with our youth, must attend one of these sessions. |
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Begins This Wednesday September 14
From 6:30-8:15 in the Chittick Lounge
We will having an ice cream social to talk about our summer adventures and discuss the upcoming year!
Please bring your registration form if you received one
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CROP Walk Coming in October
 There is a bond of love between each hunger walker and a street urchin sleeping in dark alleys and eating from garbage dumps. We walk to give him sanctuary.
With a little more than a month to go before the October 16th, Ocean County "Pat Donohue" CROP Hunger Walk everything is going well. This year new churches and schools are joining and the arrangements are in place at the Presbyterian Church of Toms River for the 2 PM walk. There is much to celebrate!
As a reminder, online giving is becoming a more important part of the walk this year. Go to http://www.crophungerwalk.org/oceancnj-. Follow instructions for joining a team or setting up your own team.
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Point Beach Prep All Ready for School
The Point Beach Prep staff has worked hard getting ready for their new school year. The new flooring in their classrooms and hallway is a great addition. Students and their families were welcomed on Friday, September 9 at orientation. School begins on Monday, Sept 12. We wish all our Point Beach Prep staff and students a blessed year of learning and love.
Also a thank you to Busy Hands who updated the bulletin board
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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/Chancel Choir/Healing Prayers
10:15 a.m. - Sunday School Orientation (Parents and Children)
11:00 a.m. - Sunday School Kick-off BBQ - for the whole congregation!
11:00 a.m. - EliSabeth Verdella Circle, Fellowship Room
6:15 p.m - Choral Bells
Tuesday, September 13
10:00 a.m. - Eye Openers, Chittick Lounge
1:00 p.m. - Lydia Day Circle
7:00 p.m. - Lydia Evening Circle
7:00 p.m. - Session Committees
8:00 p.m. - Session Meeting
Wednesday, September 14
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
11:00 a.m. - Church Staff Meeting
4:15 p.m. - Webelos, Church Basement
4:45 p.m. - Dove Choir, Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. - Youth Connection, Chittick Lounge
7:00 p.m. - Tabitha Dorcas Circle
7:30 p.m. - Troop 6 Pack Meeting, CE Annex
Thursday, September 15 8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 16
Saturday, September 17
Sunday, September 18 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Baptisms/Chancel Choir 11:00 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Sponsored Coffee Hour |
 Birthday Blessings
Sept 11 Kiera King
Sept 12 Virginia Claeys, Melissa Erb, Todd Ferry, Christine Hamilton
Sept 13 Thomas Crawley, James Scott
Sept 14 Suzanne 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, Taylor Van Wagenen
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Sunday, September 18
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - PW Sponsored Coffee Hour
Sunday, September 25 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Dove Choir in the Annex 11:00 a.m. - Cafe Next, CE Annex
Sunday, October 2 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion/Chancel Choir 11:00 a.m. - Communion Breakfast 11:20 a.m. - Inquirers Group
Child Safety Training
Sunday October 9 at 11:00 a.m. and Thursday October 13 at 6:30 p.m.
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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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