The Open Door
The Visitors' Church for over a century: Obedient in faith we intend to work together to touch the lives of others and be disciples of the Lord.
September 26, 2024
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HYMN SING
This coming Sunday, September 29th, we hope that beach folks will come into the building after their service and jazz folks will come an hour early, because all of them love to sing! Join us at 10 am (a little time for coffee and snacks beforehand) to sing your very favorite church tunes!
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On World Communion Sunday, October 6, 2024
We will celebrate communion together, welcoming the beach folks back into the building & celebrating the richness of our musical diversity. Join us at 11 amon Sunday, October 6, 2024 & reacquaint yourself with the whole congregation!
Then, stay after the service for a conversation about, conveniently, what it means to our church to meet for one worship service during our winter, spring, and fall seasons starting in 2025. How long have we been pondering this change? How did we decide on a time? How will music work? Worship and Music Committee Chair Carolyn Schmidt and Human Resources Chair Cheryl Abate will be there with insights on these and other questions.
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You won't know until you try!
Love to sing in the shower? In the car? You'll really get a kick out of singing in the sanctuary! Join us any Thursday at 3 pm--no commitment, just come and sing! You may want to sing with the choir for a month or just for a week once in a while, but you will enjoy whatever time you are able to spend! Singing enriches your spiritual life and strengthens your bonds with the congregation, among its many benefits for health and happiness (see below).
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Cranky from too much jewelry? 
Lighten your load! We have begun collecting jewelry for the jewelry table at the Fall Festival. There is a box in the Fellowship Room where you can put your much appreciated donations!
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Presbytery 101 
It's time again for a month of learning what it means to be Presbyterian! If you are considering joining us or if you've been a member for years but have questions, we hope to see you at 10 am on Sundays in October! Meeting in the Fellowship Room and also on zoom:
Topic: Presby 101
Time: Oct 6, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Sun, 4 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 848 1088 0437
Passcode: 312668
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Be a Link in Our Prayer Chain
Did you know we have an email prayer chain? As a church, we try to pray for one another and for all who are standing in the need. If you are interested in getting these requests for prayers for help and prayers of gratitude (an average of once a week) send the office an email and we will be sure to add you to our list of email list of people of prayer. It's one way that we nurture the loving support system that is our congregation!
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Bible study is back! 
This coming Monday, Sept 29, we will meet at 4 pm in person in the Fellowship Room and on Zoom, to start a series on pilgrimage and travel in the Bible. This is a fun, diverse group of people and always a lively discussion--come and see!
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Worship for the next few weeks
We're in a season of change here at Cape May Presbyterian, so keep checking this space for our latest times and events! We also do our best to broadcast the early service on Facebook Live and post it on Youtube.
Sept 29
8:30 Last Beach service for the year
9:50 Hymn sing
11 Jazz service
Oct 6 World Communion Sunday: one worship service at 11 am
Oct 13 and Oct 20:
9 am traditional service with organ and choir
11 am jazz service with our ensemble
Oct 27:
9 am traditional service with organ and bell choir
11 am jazz service with our ensemble
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Meet Our Church Leaders
Your session and deacons are a great group of folks and worth getting to know.If you can't put a face with a name, make sure you get a copy of the photo directory, available by email from the office or in a hard copy if you stop by. Session members:
Cheryl Abate
Heijung Colameco Hospitality Committee
Paul Gentilini
Carolyn Schmidt Worship and Music Committee
Jane Senico Nominating Committee
Janet Westcott (clerk) Mission Committee
Mark Wheaton (president) Stewardship Committee
Deacons: Linda Boyd, Kris Gentilini (chair), Dot McCloy, Ruth Rich, Linda Riccio
Adieu, notre amie!
Alice Jones, shown here visiting through a screen during COVID and showing off her latest art work, passed away earlier this month. She was an artist, a lover of music, 12-step practitioner, French speaker, and dear member of our congregation. We give thanks that God's care for her extends beyond her life here with us. A memorial service will be held at the church on October 8 at 11 am.
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Miss church last week? The text of recent sermons are available on the church's website, and of course videos of the earlier service are always available on YouTube and Facebook.
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Our Church Staff:
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Nicole Wilkinson
Keyboardist/Jazz Leader: Greg Pordon
Office Administrator: Nancy DeSantis