Sunday's service will be held in the Sanctuary with social distancing, masks and, sadly, no congregational singing. In addition, the services WILL CONTINUE be livestreamed on on our Church Facebook Page and Zoom. During the Livestream, you can ask questions, comment, and submit prayer requests. If you need help, the Deacons are providing technical support. We look forward to worshiping with you in person and on line!

For the rest of October, we’ll continue our series of lay-led services on the parables. Please be sure to join us and to support your fellow church members as we continue our search for a new pastor.

Good News! The Reverend David Cotton has agreed to provide us with preaching and pastoral care for four weeks starting Nov. 1.  If this works out well for us and for him, we hope he will continue to serve us longer, while the PNC finds the pastor God is calling to us.

Pastor David recently retired from his position as head chaplain at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, bringing an end to a 26-year career. Hired as the hospital’s chaplain, he helped guide the hospital through 9/11 and superstorm Sandy, through the AIDS epidemic and during the Covid pandemic. He officiated employees’ weddings, baptized their children, conducted funerals, and comforted patients and their families.

Rev. Cotton lives in Point Pleasant with his wife, Margaret. They have a son, Dan, and a daughter, Allison. He also supports Manasquan Presbyterian Church, where he officiates occasionally.  We are fortunate to find him available to us at this time.

Sunday School Registration The Christian Education Commission and the Worship and Music Commission is working closely together to make sure that our return to the building is the safest experience for everyone. They are working on a proposal to start Sunday School in October. Please use the attached form to register your child for Sunday School.

Our Food Pantry is accepting donations for Thanksgiving baskets and for general distribution. Last Saturday, we gave out food to more than 83 families. Thank you for your contributions!

We will be celebrating Homecoming on Nov. 8. If you are unable to attend in person but would like to share your memories on video, email Graham at mckinley@rider.edu.

Help Girl Scout Troop 1393 deliver the gift of human kindness this holiday season. Holiday Express is accepting donations of the following brand new items: kids coloring books, crayons, toothpaste, baby body wash and baby lotion. You can drop off items on Saturday Oct. 10 at the flea market and craft fair! For more information, click here!