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Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
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Dear Friends,
This Sunday in worship we'll continue our study of 1 Corinthians 13 as we examine the phrase, "Love is kind."
A few years ago, "random acts of kindness" were all the rage. It was all about doing something nice for perfect strangers.
 But kindness means a lot more than just being nice. It's more than simply doing a neighbor a favor. Kindness is a quality of mind that has profound implications for the recipients of our kind acts. As the poor, abused traveler in Jesus' Parable of the Good Samaritan found out, kindness can even be life-changing.
When pollsters ask people if they would describe themselves as kind, a very large majority typically answer "yes." None of us like to think of ourselves as unkind! Yet, considering all the trouble and strife in the world, it seems unlikely that true kindness is so widespread as that. The truth is, we admire kindness, but not all of us are so very adept at living in a kindly way.
Here's a little video to get us thinking about kindness and the positive impact it has on people's lives. It's called The Kindness Boomerang, and it's long been a favorite with nearly 25 million views:
Join us this Sunday, as we do a deep dive into the rich meaning of this great word from the scriptures!
Pastor Carl
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
Dr. Wilton preaching: "THE EXCELLENT WAY, 6: LOVE IS KIND"
Sunday, September 18
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Baptisms/Chancel Choir
11:00 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Sponsored Coffee Hour
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Breanna Farrell Scott
daughter of
Jim and Kimberly Scott
Elysium Reid Woodruff
daughter of
Shane Woodruff and Ashley Reid
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 The Presbyterian Women will be hosting the Coffee Hour this Sunday. The PW here at Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church offers a variety of ways for women to live out their faith in an inclusive, caring community. For more information, see the Presbyterian Women brochure and PW Circle information brochure in the pews. The women hosting coffee hour would be glad to answer any questions you may have.
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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 September 18 is Maria Tirpak. Let us be prayerfully aware of Maria, as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns: The family of Jan Swingle (friend of Robin DeRosa); Morgan Daniels; Karen Liebhauser; Bill Shoppell; Dennis Ivany, Sr.
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); Ralph and Nancy Smith; Les Thornton; Stan Thornton; Gwen Whitworth; Bill Williams; Sue Williams, Karen Winter; Lillian Winters; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military: Kyle Barker; Michael Fahey III; Matthew Warren; all those in our nation's service.
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 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!
 OPPORTUNITY TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS FOR $25. The PW "Shore Delights of Jersey," cookbook has had so much success that a second printing is now needed. Once again there will be a business card directory as part of the book. Space is now available for $25 per business card. The cookbook has been selling out throughout the Shore area. What better way to advertise your business while supporting the PW? Business cards and checks (made payable to "Presbyterian Women") can be dropped off in the office or given to Karen Norby by October 9.
INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK ARRIVING OCTOBER 16 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). Please indicate where you can help. Questions? Contact Dorothy Tolley at 732-892-9306. Thank you!
AIR CONDITIONER NEEDED - The window air conditioner in the Rev. Linda Chase's office has stopped working, and - we're told - is not repairable. Do you have a "good condition" air conditioner you're not using, or would you be willing to purchase a new one for this purpose? If so, please contact Kim in the church office.
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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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Anthony Maimone Is Planning His Ordination
 We rejoice with church member Anthony Maimone, who has completed his training at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and who - it can now be announced - is negotiating with a congregation for a call to become their pastor!
This Sunday, Anthony will be preaching his candidating sermon at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton. He has already been approved by the Committee on Ministry of Monmouth Presbytery. If all goes well with the congregational vote this Sunday, he will be examined on the floor of the presbytery meeting on Tuesday evening, September 27 at Belmar. Then, he plans to be ordained at the Tuckerton church at a special worship service at 4:00 pm on Sunday, October 2. Anthony's service at Tuckerton will be part-time. He will continue his "day job" at International Schools Services in Princeton, and will commute to Tuckerton from his family's home in Manasquan. While we won't be seeing the Maimone family at Point Pleasant on very many more Sunday mornings, we're so happy to know of this new adventure!  The Session has decided, in celebration of Anthony's upcoming ordination, that Point Pleasant Presbyterian will be making him the gift of a pulpit robe. They're asking church members to please make contributions toward this purchase.
To join in the celebration in this way, please write out a check to the church with "Anthony's Pulpit Robe" on the memo line, or make an electronic gift with that instruction attached. (The cost of a good pulpit robe is over $500, so please be generous!)
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At their meeting on September 13, 2016, the Session took the following actions:
1. Received with regret letters of resignation from Elaine Conheeney (Session) and Greg Hall (Deacons).
2. Affirmed these committee members and leaders:
CARING COMMITTEE
Session: Carol Bonebrake, chair; Sherri Hall, Sue Hankins, Diane Legreide, Diane Sikora, Hannah Ploskonka
Deacons: Dee D'Amore, Jean Campbell, Dale Leasure, Sue Perkowski, Susan Robbins, Karyn Smykowski, Heidi Steinert
Sunday School
Youth Connection
Confirmation
Adult Education
Point Beach Prep
Congregational Fellowship
Care of Members
Presbyterian Women
Scouts
OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Session: Donna Wittmann, chair; Lynn Hahm, Marj Meklin, Frank Perkowski, Londa Scarpone
Deacons: Nick Cox, Christina Parrott
Mission Interpretation
IHN
Volunteer Village
Alternate Worship Service
Stewardship
Greeters
Coffee Hour
New Member Outreach/Inquirers Groups
Claremont Worship Services
Sandy Team
RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Session: Craig Lambie, chair; Frank Jones, Diane Manzo, Doug Petersen, Nancy Stout
Deacons: Kevin Conheeney
At Large: Randy Crate, Paul Steinert
Buildings & Grounds
Finance
Personnel
WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Session: Nancy Jalowski, chair; Diane Manzo
Deacons: Robin DeRosa, Karen Luicci, Marilyn Rice, Maria O'Connor, Jonathan Yount
Communion Servers
Ushers
Worship Leaders
Music
Clerk of Session: Sue Hankins
Assistant Clerk of Session: Diane Sikora
Trustees President: Craig Lambie
Church Treasurer: Patricia Shoppell
Session Representatives to Nominating Committee: Diana Manzo, Marjorie Meklin
Presbytery Commissioners: Lynn Hahm, Nancy Stout
Alternate Presbytery Commissioner: Dale Leasure
3. Learned that a new hot water heater was installed in the CE Annex, with separate controls to allow for a cooler temperature at the children's handwashing sinks in the classrooms.
4. Learned that the Scouts have cleaned out and painted the church basement.
5. Decided to purchase a pulpit robe for Anthony Maimone in celebration of his upcoming ordination, and to ask the congregation to contribute towards that cost.
6. Decided to reserve suitable dates with Camp Johnsonburg at the earliest opportunity for the Johnsonburg on the Road one-week traveling day camp, with the camp counselors to be housed in the CE Annex.
7. Decided to get name badges for church officers, to be used on Sunday mornings, especially when they may be ushering.
8. Discussed the church's financial situation, especially consistent shortfalls in cash and the ongoing deficit, and decided to begin regular reporting of financial highlights.
9. Affirmed the importance of the Café Next event on Sunday, September 25, and the importance of encouraging full attendance by as many members as possible. This process is essential to discernment of the church's next directions in mission.
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This Week At Point Beach Prep
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, nor touched...but are felt in the heart." - Helen Keller
This week we began our new school year. We were excited to see old friends and welcomed new friends to our Point Beach Prep Family. Our young learners explored our classrooms and playground with curiosity and enthusiasm. Joy and laughter ensued when we played fun games, such as Duck Duck Goose and sang The Hokey Pokey. We read The Kissing Hand, about a raccoon starting school for the first time that missed his Mommy but remembered her love stays with him throughout the school day. The children transitioned smoothly into the various activities in our schedule including circle time, art, story time, snack, music and recess. We thank God for a blessed week of sunshine and for new friendships that are blossoming. See you next week when we begin our alphabet adventures!
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 Join Us for Sunday School
We are excited to begin Sunday School this Sunday. Some of you have already registered. If you missed the Orientation last Sunday, you can find registration forms online and in the Narthex. Please fill one out and send over with your child. If you prefer, you can walk your child over- I will also have forms in the CE Annex. As always, we welcome friends, neighbors, family, and any other kids who might want to take part in our program. I can't wait to see you all on Sunday!
Peace and Blessings
Tricia Stoffers
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 Upcoming Youth Connection Events Wednesday, September 21st Regular meeting from 6:30-8:15 pm
Wednesday, September 28th Bring a Friend Night! 6:30-8:15 pm
Wednesday, October 5th Roller Skating! Special time 6:00-9:00 pm
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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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CLUCKS, OINKS, AND OVER 40 GIFTS THAT CREATE BIG IMPACT
We can't wait for you to see the 2016 - 2017 Presbyterian Giving Catalog! New catalogs should be available soon, but you can get a sneak peak at this year's new items in the online catalog.
This year's catalog features gifts that support sustainable farming and access to safe water, provide basic necessities for disaster relief, and support Presbyterian youth and young adults in their spiritual growth and mission work.
Visit the online catalog today, and choose a gift in support of a cause close to your heart. Here is one of the new items.  New item: Water Filter | $50 Presbyterians are actively responding to the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and to similar crises in other communities struggling with lead and contaminants in their city's water supply. Your gift of a water filter provides a family with safe water and keeps 300 empty bottles out of local landfills.
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Thirty Seven Years Ago This Week
The Dr. John Townley Memorial Library was dedicated
The Rev. John Townley came to Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church on July 8, 1926. During his thirty-one years as Pastor of PPPC, Dr. Townley led the congregation through the economic depression and the Second World War, as well as through a time of great prosperity. Under his leadership, church membership grew from 198 members to 546 members. Dr. Townley retired from active ministry on November 1, 1957. Because of the strong growth of the church, plans for a new education building were being made at the time of his retirement.
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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/Baptisms/Chancel Choir
11:00 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Sponsored Coffee Hour
6:15 p.m - Choral Bells
Tuesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 21
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner
4:15 p.m. - Webelos, Church Basement
4:30 p.m. - Dove Choir, Sanctuary
6:30 p.m. - Youth Connection, Chittick Lounge
7:30 p.m. - Troop 6 Pack Meeting, CE Annex
Thursday, September 22 8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast at US Subs 7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 23
Saturday, September 24
Sunday, September 25 10:00 a.m. - Worship/Dove Choir 11:00 a.m. - Cafe Next |
 Birthday Blessings
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 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
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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