The Prayer family for the week is the Jones family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Frank, Kerry, Madison and Kyle, as well as all our members and friends.

Prayer Concerns: Lorraine Williams, the family of Michael Barry, the family of Katie Barbieri

Long term concerns: Katie Abrams; Jacob Bassalotto; Ed Jung; Jay Hiatt; Karen Liebhauser; Despina Koch; Gwen McFaddan; Leigh Millar; Melissa Millar; Dale Norby; Marilyn Powell; Geoff Reilly; Bill Shoppell; Millage Youenger; Ginny Zimmerman; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.

Military: Sarah Davis Brown; Morgan Sensing; Michael Fahey III; Robin Fiorentino; all those in our nation's service.

This Sunday marks our Commitment Sunday, the day we dedicate the financial pledges we have made for the coming year. The Stewardship Committee has chosen “Staying In, Reaching Out: Funding Our Future” the theme of this year’s stewardship campaign. Among the many disruptions of the year 2020 has been the disruption to the financial life of the church. Hardships, like the loss of employment added expenses and uncertainty have made it harder for some to make their regular contributions to the church. Because most of us are worshiping via Zoom, we are unable to place our envelopes in the offering plate. Moreover, the church has incurred substantial additional costs to acquire the technical capacity to provide Zoom worship while experiencing a loss of revenue from rental fees. Fortunately the faithfulness of members of this congregation, past and present, has allowed us to maintain our wonderful congregation even while we have been staying home we have been reaching out in a number of ways to help others in the community. This is the week that we need to secure our financial future by asking each member to submit an estimate of giving for 2021. These pledges will allow us to move forward in continuing our ministries and missions, call a new pastor, and continue our worship and Christian Education.

As of this writing approximately one third of our members have submitted a pledge card for 2021. If you are among them, on behalf of the Stewardship Committee, we thank you. Below you will find a link to a pledge card if you would like to make a pledge electronically. If you prefer to have a paper pledge card simply call the office and one will be sent to you. When we become members of the church we affirm that we will share our time, talent and treasure with the community of faith. One of the ways we make good on that promise is through our financial pledge.

In this year of chaotic changes and challenges we have control over very little in our lives. Through your pledge to the church you are able to exert some measure of control over how we continue to live our lives together in faithfulness to Jesus Christ. As Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, those who sew generously will reap generously. So it is that we, out of a sense of gratitude, are motivated to give generously and helping in funding the future of our beloved community. Prayerfully consider your gift to the church and send in your pledge card- it wouldn’t be the same without you.

In faith,

This Sunday we will be receiving

Justin and Tracy Heald

into Membership by Letter of Transfer

Receiving the Sacrament of Baptism

Born February 1, 2020 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ

Son of Justin and Tracy Heald

Godson of Corey MacGregor

The link to register for in person attendance was sent out on Wednesday. With a baptism planned, we are already full for in person worship. For those without an existing reservation, please join us online.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to the Hoffmaster Barbieri family for the death of Katie Barbieri, who passed away on October 30. The obituary with service details for Katie can be found online. Visitation for friends will be on Saturday, November 7 from 1:00 to 5:00 with a service at 4:30, Colonial Funeral Home Route 88, Brick, NJ. The service at the church is private and for family only. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Katie’s children payable to K. Hoffmaster at PO Box 3006 Point Pleasant, NJ 08742.

For most of us, the holiday season is heartwarming. It is a special time to celebrate with gratitude all the good things in our lives. But many in our local community can use help in putting food on the table this Thanksgiving.

From now and throughout the December holiday season, the Deacons are asking for holiday dinner donations. They are collecting items that would be used for both Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner such as stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, canned yams, salad dressing, mayo, ground coffee, canned vegetables. Donated items will be given to St. Gregory's Pantry to distribute.

Donated items can be dropped off at the church in the Narthex or left in the breezeway when the church office is not open. The Deacons will also be glad to pick up your items at your home in a contact less manner. If you would like to donate items to be picked up please email or call (614-354-2962) Jonathan Yount. Please check your expiration dates and make sure it is a holiday dinner item.

Elder Lynn 

Lynn O’Hara, MS, RD, LPC, Licensed Psychotherapist and Registered Dietitian

Confirmation Classes for youth 7th grade and older will begin in the first of the year. This year's course of study will consist of 15 class meetings between January and May. Confirmation Sunday is scheduled for May 31, 2020.

Please plan to attend an informational meeting for parents and interested youth on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 11:15 on Zoom (a link will be sent to you). The meeting will be approximately 40 minutes.

Our classes are a time to learn different aspects of our Christian faith while giving you a chance to ask questions (no question is off-limits), and have a good time in the process.

WAIT! Need a little gratitude “pick-me-up” right now? WATCH THIS FIRST!

Paul writes, “Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIRV) In November we consider everything God has done for us: the world He made, the promises He’s kept, and the new life He offers through Jesus. When we remember all of that, we can always be thankful even when things don’t go our way! 

And we'll remember:

This was a review week so we made a busy bag with ABC flashcards and our Pre-k sight words to practice at home. We practiced our songs for our upcoming (virtual) Thanksgiving Show. We learned about Election Day and how important everyone's vote is. We read 2 separate stories about characters running for President (Clifford and Buddy). The children then picked their favorite candidate and cast a ballot in our ballot box. We celebrated the winner with an election party!

We also held our Halloween parades since we were rained out last week. We saw lots of great costumes! See you next week with letter G!

Since 2004 every November our PW and church have been packing shoebox gifts bringing hope and joy to millions of children in 170 countries around the world along with many other churches and organizations. This year in the middle of a pandemic it is even more important to let these children know they are loved by continuing our pledge by building our shoebox gifts online using the following link:

In just a few clicks, you can select toys and other fun items to include as well as a letter and photo to delight the heart of a child. It only takes a few minutes to complete. No more labels, attaching shipping cost, or dropping boxes off at the church. Our church has a goal of making 50 boxes online. With an average of 75 boxes packed in the past, this is a very attainable goal you can help us reach. By using the link above your box will be counted towards our goal. Please share this PPPC link with family and friends to realize our goal knowing that our Christmas blessings will travel around the world even in the midst of a pandemic

All shoebox purchases are secure. Build online FAQ can answer any questions you may have.

There will be no big toy distribution in the CE Annex this year. Instead of purchasing toys, please consider purchasing gift cards for children and teens. Gift cards will be accepted from November 2nd through December 18th and given to the parents/families of those we serve in our community. This will enable them to purchase gifts for their children. Some suggestions are: Amazon, Target, Walmart, McDonalds, Wendy’s and local businesses in Point Pleasant and Point Pleasant Beach. Gift cards can be dropped off of at the Church office or brought to St. Gregory's Pantry directly.

November 8 - Youth Discussion Group begins 6:30 p.m.

Monday, November 9 - Stewardship Committee Meeting - 2:00 pm.

Tuesday, November 17 - Session Meeting 6:30 p.m.

Every Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. Women's Breakfast at the Rainbow Diner

To view the church calendar online please visit our website or click on the link.

Nov 8 Shirley Snyder

Nov 9 Cheyne Daniels, Morgan Sensing

Nov 10

Nov 11 Mia Rauffer

Nov 12

Nov 13 Bette Hughes

Nov 14 Luke Steinert

Nov 15

Nov 16

Nov 17

Nov 18 Michael Lappke

Nov 19

Nov 20

Nov 21 James McGuire, Amanda Shahady

Nov 22 Linda Chase

Nov 23 Kieran Hughes

Nov 24

Nov 25

Nov 26 Jacque Mendelsohn

Nov 27 Mandy Rauffer

Nov 28 Kathryn Nicholson

Nov 29

Nov 30 Ron Panuska

We celebrated the receiving of new members Kara and Ryan Barker

and the Sacrament of baptism for

Ella Rue Barker

God-daughter of Jason Sutton and Shelby Hadfield

and

Fia Rose Barker

God-daughter of Christoper Kiley and Nicole Crimmins

Born January 24, 2020 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick, NJ

Christoper Kiley and Nicole Crimmins

Welcoming and congratulation cards can be sent to the Barker family at

2313 Hollywood Road, Point Pleasant 08742

The Rev. Dr. Eileen Lindner, Stated Supply Pastor - Email

Kim Gaydos, Church Secretary - Email

Donna Ferry, Financial Secretary -Email

Sara Hoey, Organist - Email

Melanie Chambers, Chancel Choir Director - Email

Morgan Sarbello, Choral Bell Director - Email

Devlin House, Point Beach Prep Preschool Director - Email

Frank Perkowski, Sunday School Coordinator - Email

Church Office: mail@pointpresbyterian.org