Weekly News For
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
December 29, 2019
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Prayer Concerns This Week
"First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions,
and thanksgiving be made for everyone, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity." 1 Timothy 2:1-2
The Prayer family
for the week is the Perkowski family. Let us be prayerfully aware of Frank and Sue as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns:
Eleanor Johnson
Long term concerns:
Joan Auge; Jacob Basilotto; Emma Burden; Tim Carroll; Jonathan Hofstetter; Ed Jung; Brett Lambie; Mary Ann Leach; Despina Koch; Mary McSweeney; Jacob Mendelsohn; Leigh Millar; Melissa Millar; Donna Monica; Dale Norby; Geoff Reilly; Bill Shoppell; Ed Shrum; Linda Lee Smith; Ralph Smith; Bill Williams; Ginny Zimmerman; those struggling with addictions and mental illness.
Military:
Sarah Davis Brown; Morgan Daniels Colberg; Michael Fahey III; Robin Fiorentino; all those in our nation's service.
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Join us this Sunday, December 29 at 10 am for a simple service of lessons and carols. In this service we listen to scripture passages starting with ancient Hebrew Scriptures that describe God’s eternal plan of salvation leading to the birth of the Messiah. Each lesson is followed by a carol that helps us reflect on the passage’s message.
I will be reading a fictional story to the children, so if they want to wear the cozy, comfortable, (matching?) pajamas that grandma gave them for Christmas, that is ok this Sunday. Pillows and blankets will not be confiscated at the door, either.
Let’s enjoy these 12 days of Christmas as we praise God for God’s wonderful gift!
Peace!
Pastor Osy
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Year End Giving and Offering Envelopes
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There is still a day left to make a gift to support Christ's work through the church in 2019. All 2019 gifts must be received in the church office by Tuesday, December 31 in order to be recorded this year on your giving statement for tax-deduction purposes.
The Session is very grateful to receive end-year gifts. Your offerings of your time, of your God-given talents, and of your money, help support all that we do at PPPC. Together, we are the Body of Christ. When we are giving, we are being the faithful people God calls us to be. Please contact Donna Ferry in the church office to find out more about giving options, especially donations of appreciated stock. Thank you for your ongoing generosity!
2020 offering envelope boxes with your name on them are now available in the Narthex to pick up. Please feel free to pick up a friend's box if you know they won't make it to church. Also, if you do not find a box and wish to receive one, please write your name on the pad or contact Donna in the office at
donna@pointpresbyterian.org
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Using your numbered envelopes makes the counters' jobs easier and ensures proper contribution credit. Please note, your assigned envelope number may have changed.
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All Angel Tree gifts should be under the tree as soon as possible. The Deacons will be bringing them over to the Valentine House for their annual Epiphany party on Monday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m.Thank you to everyone who participated in this outreach.
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Information for the Annual Reports is due by Friday, January 10, 2020.
A concise overview of the great things accomplished here at PPPC in 2019 from each committee is to be included in the report. So many people gave of their time, effort and energy and the annual report is a way in which we recognize those who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the past year. Past annual reports have become handy tools in preparing for our future by helping us look back and see what has taken place at our church as well as what was accomplished.
If your organization maintains a separate treasury or bank account, these reports must include a financial reporting. Reports can be emailed directly to Kim Gaydos at mail@pointpresbyterian.org. Call or email the Church office if you would like a digital version of the 2018 report. Reports will be ready for the congregation on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in preparation for the Congregational Meeting scheduled for January 26.
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From the Personnel Committee
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The New Beginnings process revealed to us that as a community of faith, Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church identifies Ministry to Youth as a high priority.
The Personnel Committee is seeking to fill a part-time position to coordinate our youth activities. This person would seek to keep our young people involved in our mission while helping to deepen their walk with their Lord. We would love to talk and share ideas with anyone who may feel God calling them to be part of the “village it takes to raise a child” in the faith. Please talk to anyone on the Personnel team if you can help make this vision a reality.
Personnel Committee: Jim McGuire, Marge Meklin, Lynn Hahm,
Dee D’Amore, Diane Sikora, Jonathan Yount, Joe DeRosa
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News From Point Beach Prep
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Point Beach Prep will be hosting an Art Show in the North Hall Gallery. One piece of artwork from each of the 49 children who attend Point Beach Prep will be displayed for all to see. Please come check out some of the projects our students have created! The dates are January 13-29, 2020. The times are Monday through Thursday 9:00 am- noon & 1:00 -3:30 pm and Friday 9:00 am - noon. The public may enter the gallery through the Forman Avenue church office entrance during the week. A special thank you to Karen Norby for all of her hard work matting and displaying each piece and to Frame and Fiber in Point Pleasant for donating the matting!
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The Chancel Choir is taking a short break following the Christmas Eve services. The Chancel Choir will resume rehearsals on January 2 and the Choral Bells will begin again on January 13. We are always grateful to all our choirs for their dedication and hardwork throughout the year but especially each December we are reminded of what a blessing they are to our congregation!
If you have been considering joining one of these groups, January would be the perfect time!
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These Days Devotional Booklets for January through March are now available in the Narthex. The price of the These Days is $6. We all have our hopes and expectations for the year that is ahead of us. What better way to begin the New Year than seeking guidance, wisdom and encouragement each day! The January 12-18 entries are written by Dr. Carl Wilton.
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The Coffee Host Schedule will be posted soon in the Church Kitchen. If you would like to sign up to host coffee hour please sign your name on the sheet. Thank you.
Latest Coffee Hour Hosts
December 29 - Robin Cook and Peyton
January 5 - Communion Brunch
January 12 - **Host Needed**
January 19 - ** Host Needed**
January 26 - ** Host Needed**
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Upcoming Birthdays This Month
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Dec 29 Peter Dunne, Ken King
Dec 30 Dale Leasure, Magda Giase, Jeff Pearce
Jan 1
Jan 2
Jan 3 Kaitlin Pennypacker
Jan 4
Jan 5
Jan 6
Jan 7
Jan 8
Jan 9
Jan 10 Ami Gallagher
Jan 11
Jan 12 Madeline Iadarola, Pat Shoppell
Jan 13 Judy Antonucci, Rod Smith
Jan 14
Jan 15 Stephen Ferguson, Nicholas O'Hara, Calvin Potter
Jan 16 Chris Nelson
Jan 17
Jan 18 Patricia Hewitt
Jan 19 Ann Lappke
Jan 20 Lauren Braaten, Mary Beth Schroeder
Jan 21
Jan 22 Michele Cleveland, Trevor Sellman, Londa Scarpone
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25 Luke Akins, Jason Braaten, Christopher Muraglia
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28 Connor Durante
Jan 29 Blake Birdsong
Jan 30 Michael Fanizzo
Jan 31 Donna Ferry, Charlie Paradise
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Church Calendar For The Week
Visit our full Church Calendar on our website for a complete and up-to-date
calendar.
Sunday, December 29
10:00 a.m. - Worship with Lessons and Carols - No Sunday School
11:00 a.m. - Coffee Hour
11:30 a.m. - PNC, Fellowship Office
Monday, December 30
Tuesday, December 31
Wednesday, January 1
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast, Rainbow Diner
Office Closed
Thursday, January 2
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast, US Subs, Point Pleasant
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, January 3
Saturday, January 4
Sunday, January 5
10:00 a.m. - Worship with Communion
11:00 a.m. - Communion Brunch
11:30 a.m. - PNC, Fellowship Office
11:45 a.m. - Transition Team
Upcoming Events
January 6
- Deacon's Epiphany Party at the Valentine House - 6 p.m.
January 12
- Child Protection Training after service
Confirmation for those in grades 7 and above will begin in mid February
More information to come.
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With expectations high all around, the annual Christmas Day Dinner once again did not disappoint. Many people in our local community thoroughly enjoyed both the meal and hospitality. Thank you to all the donors as well as volunteers who are always generous with both their time and donations. A special thank you to Nancy Stout, this year's coordinator, who put in many hours making sure everything was just right.
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Contact Us
Pastor
The Rev. Osvaldo Nuesch, Interim Pastor -
Email
Office Staff
Kim Gaydos, Church Secretary -
Email
Donna Ferry, Financial Secretary -
Email
Music Staff
Sara Hoey, Organist -
Email
Melanie Chambers, Chancel Choir Director -
Email
Morgan Sarbello, Choral Bell Director -
Email
William R. Shoppell, Jr., Music Director, Emeritus
Christian Education Staff
Devlin House, Point Beach Prep Preschool Director -
Email
Frank Perkowski, Sunday School Coordinator -
Email
701 Forman Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
(Corner of Bay and Forman Avenues)
Church Office: 732-899-0587 Fax: 732-899-2946
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