Weekly News For
Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church
February 2, 2020
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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 Person
for the week is Donna Wittmann. Let us be prayerfully aware of Donna as well as all our members and friends.
Prayer Concerns:
Connie Curtis, Gwen McFaddan (niece of Betty Gilbert), Millage Youenger, the family of Crystal Lambo, Stacey and Michael Mesley, Jake Mooney
Long term concerns:
Joan Auge; Jacob Basilotto; 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; Marilyn Powell; Geoff Reilly; Bill Shoppell; Ed Shrum; Linda Lee Smith; Ralph Smith; 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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We are grateful to the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) for the hard work of the last few months. Their first task was to compile all the information required for filling out the Mission Information Form (MIF) that outlines characteristics of our congregation and of the Pastor we’d like to call.
The committee’s efforts were rewarded last week, when Session approved submitting the approved MIF to Presbytery for their approval so our Senior Pastor position vacancy can be posted. After that, interested candidates will be able to submit their Personal Information Forms for consideration. The PNC will take a well-deserved couple of weeks off before the interviewing/selection process gets underway.
Peace!
Pastor Osy
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**Tonight **
Winter Carnival Family Fun Night
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On Friday January 31, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. come join other families and friends in the Education Annex for a great night of family fun.
The Winter Carnival Family Fun Night activities include face painting, cake walk, crafts, carnival games and food (with a hot dog bar), music and contests.
Fight the winter blues by joining in the fun and games. Be sure to invite your neighbors and friends to join us. Never underestimate the power of inviting someone to church.
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Souper Bowl of Caring This Sunday
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This Sunday join us in helping fight hunger through the Souper Bowl of Caring by bringing a can of soup or canned good to church. You can place the can in your favorite team's bin that is in the Narthex. (Please watch expiration dates.)
Souper Bowl of Caring has become a powerful movement that is transforming the time around the Big Game into the nation's largest celebration of giving and serving. Be part of this movement that is sharing God's love with those in need.
All canned goods and money collected will be donated to St. Gregory's Pantry which is the local food bank that serves our community. Please bring a canned good or donate to one of the two soup pots the youth will be holding at the doors as you leave worship.
Whether a San Francisco 49ers Fan or a Kansas City Chief's fan, everyone can make a
positive difference in the world.
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Following the service, join us in the C.E. Annex for our monthly Communion Brunch with a Valentine theme. This month's brunch will be lovely with Carol Bonebrake's Strattas and Robin Cook preparing some much loved Scottish Candy. It will be well worth making the trip across the street to Wilton Hall. A free will offering defrays expenses.
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Confirmation Meeting February 9th
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Confirmation Classes for youth 7th grade and older will begin in February. This year's course of study will consist of 12 class meetings between February and May. Confirmation Sunday is scheduled for May 31, 2020. The full class schedule will be determined when leaders, parents and interested youth get together on February 9 after worship. 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. Please call the church office 732-899-0587 if you plan on attending the Feb 9th meeting.
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February Playlist for Sunday School
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This month we want our children to know the great truth that Jesus loves them. When they understand how much Jesus loves them, they can see how important it is to share that love with others and point them to Jesus. We’ll look at key passages in the New Testament where Jesus’ teachings and actions illustrate how we are to love God, our neighbors, and even our enemies.
We’ll concentrate on one “bottom line” idea each week:
- Love others because Jesus loves you.
- Love others with your time.
- Love others because they matter to God.
- Love God with everything you’ve got.
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Our "Life App" this month is, of course,
LOVE—Choosing to treat others the way you want to be treated.
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If your child hasn't visited us yet at Sunday School, any Sunday is a good time to start! You can download the
Sunday School Registration Form Online
and bring it to church this Sunday. See you soon!
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A Note from Our Missionaries
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Hello and blessing in the New Year from Mzuzu, Malawi. We wanted to thank you for your support of our ministries in Malawi, Africa over the past year and especially lifting up our family after Tyler’s recent bicycle accident. Please continue to pray in the New Year for Tyler’s work in theological education and Rochelle’s work in water and sanitation. Thank you! To follow our weekly family blog please visit:
http://www.holminafrica.blogspot.com/
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Starting this Sunday you can sign up for one of the many opportunities to help with IHN. Families will be arriving on February 23 and we need help in all areas. Please see the board in the Narthex to sign up.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed towards Church World Service Blanket Sunday. We collected $280 for this year. Through your donation you have provided comfort, warmth and compassion to those facing tragedies in their lives.
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During the next few weeks, the Social Justice Group will be reading
Thursday, February 27th at 7 pm at the home of Lynn O'Hara.
Anyone who finds this topic of interest is welcome to join the discussion. Please email Lynn O'Hara that you are planning to attend.
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The 2020 Church Directory is now available in the Narthex and church office. If you would like a digital version, please
call or
email the office
and we will gladly email you one. Please also inform the office of any changes to your information.
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Following the service this Sunday everyone is welcome to join us for Communion Brunch in Wilton Hall in lieu of coffee hour.
The Coffee Host Schedule is posted in the Church Kitchen if you would like to sign up to host coffee hour. Thank you.
February 2 - Communion Brunch
February 9 - Scouts for Scout Sunday
February 16 - **Host Needed**
February 23 - Kerry Jones
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News From Point Beach Prep
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I January, we began our Student of the Week Program, which will continue through June.
Each student will be given the opportunity to have a special week. During this time, parents and children will fill out a special poster together (given to them by his/her teachers) telling the class all about themselves. Each child will be able to take home Brown Bear (our stuffed classroom bear) and journal about his adventures. Finally, someone from each family may come in one day to school to do a special activity. Some examples from the past have been reading a favorite book, making a craft, teaching a specific lesson, doing yoga, planting seeds, and playing the guitar and singing songs. Our families use their imagination and have fun with it!
Last week Ruby's mom came in and taught the class some Spanish. She then used those Spanish words in a game of Simon Says! We enjoy each unique activity and the children love the experience of bringing someone special here!
Point Beach Prep has openings in our classes and ongoing registration. For more information, please call Devlin House at 732-701-9900.
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Upcoming Birthdays This Month
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Feb 1 Jean Findlay
Feb 3 Diana Obser
Feb 4 Robin DeRosa
Feb 5 Kim Carver
Feb 6 Gwendolyn Whitworth, Jean Stoll
Feb 7 Jake Brzyski, Jarod Brzyski
Feb 9 Peter Farwell
Feb 10 Nancy Cook
Feb 11 Karyn Smykowski,Samantha Sellmann
Feb 12
Feb 13
Feb 14
Feb 15 Samuel Muraglia
Feb 16 Virginia Zimmerman, Julie Budrick, Emma Scarpone
Feb 17 Warren Carver, Sue Hankins, Morgan Sarbello, Henry Scott, Ryan Wittmann
Feb 18 Kylee Kells
Feb 19 Harvey Mendelsohn
Feb 20 Olive Shahady
Feb 21 Linda Smith
Feb 22
Feb 23 Terri Satterlee, Maribelle Wittmann
Feb 24 Heidi Steinert, Jamie McGuire
Feb 25 Kent Lorentzen
Feb 26 Allan Novick
Feb 27 Thomas D'Amore
Feb 28 Eva Pula, Emily Birdsong
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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, February 2
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Communion/Special Music
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Begins in Worship
11:10 a.m. - Communion Brunch, Wilton Hall
Monday, February 3
6:00 p.m. - Choral Bell Choir, Fellowship Room
7:15 p.m. - Deacon's Meeting, Chittick Lounge
Tuesday, February 4
10:00 a.m. Busy Hands, Fellowship Room
7:00 p.m. - NA, Wilton Hall
Wednesday, February 5
9:00 a.m. - Women's Breakfast, Rainbow Diner
7:30 p.m. - Troop 6
Thursday, February 6
8:00 a.m. - Men's Breakfast, US Subs, Point Pleasant
4:00 p.m. - Brownie Troop 1443, Fellowship Room
5:00 p.m. - Junior Troop 360, Fellowship Room
7:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Friday, February 7
Scout Blue and Gold Dinner, Wilton Hall
Saturday, February 8
Sunday, February 9
8:30 a.m. - CE Committee, Sunday School Classroom
10:00 a.m. - Worship/Chancel Choir
10:00 a.m. - Sunday School Begins in Worship
11:00 a.m. - Coffee Hour, Chittick Lounge
11:00 a.m. - Confirmation Information Meeting, Fellowship Office
Upcoming Events
IHN Arriving for the week - February 23
Ash Wednesday February 26
6:00 p.m. Soup Supper, Wilton Hall
7:00 p.m. - Service with imposition of ashes, Wilton Hall
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This Sunday, don't forget to bring a canned good to church and place it in one of the pots in the Narthex for Souper Bowl Sunday.
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Contact Us
Pastoral Staff
The Rev. Osvaldo Nuesch, Interim Pastor -
Email
The Rev. Dr. Eileen Lindner, Parish Associate -
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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