The Community Outlook VOL. LXII, No. 9 August 2011 Robert T. Dowling Robert T. © Published by Point Lookout Community Church, Point Lookout, Long Island, N.Y. Page 2 The Community Outlook August 2011 “A Service to the Community” than those who were more isolated. These people were less susceptible to mucous than The relationally isolated subjects. (I’m not mak- ing this up. They produced less mucous. Community This means it is literally true: Unfriendly Outlook people are snottier than friendly people.) Issued throughout the year by the God has wired us to be social beings. Point Lookout Community Church Pastor’s Outlook Whenever we live in line with the way he has P.O. Box 28 designed us to be we benefit in every way both Point Lookout, Long Island, New York One of the most fascinating statements that physically and emotionally. When we gather Jesus made is found in the Gospel of Mat- together “in His name” we then add the Brendan H. Cahill, Editor thew 18:20 where it says, “For where two spiritual component. The writer of the book Maureen Dowling O’Sullivan, or three are gathered together in my name, of Hebrews encourages the early believers Assistant Editor there am I in the midst.” I think to gather with some of the most important things they are to do when he writes this: “Let us hold Marion Lemke, Advertisements in his name is not as simple as just saying a prayer when we come together and pro- unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He Robert T. Dowling, Photographs claim our gathering in Jesus name. Certainly who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love News, Letters, Comments, to come together and pray and invite God’s and good deeds.” Right after that he then tells Subscriptions and presence in Jesus name is important but I them how they are to accomplish these great Donations welcome. think it goes a lot deeper than that. In the Bible, a person’s name generally attributes of faith. “Let us not give up meeting Please send all to: stands for his or her character and identity. To together, as some are in the habit of doing, [email protected]. gather in Jesus name means to relate to other but let us encourage one another.” (Hebrews 11:23-25) www.communityoutlook.org people with the same spirit of servant hood, submission, and delight that characterizes “Meeting together” is one of God’s great- Jesus. Whenever that happens, Jesus says, he est gifts to us, whether it’s meeting at the POINT LOOKOUT can’t just stand idly by. He is always a part of beach, meeting with family, or at a church COMMUNITY CHURCH it, basking in it, cheering it on. A community service. When it’s all done in “His name” in the character and identity of Jesus’ servant- 60 FREEPORT AVENUE of loving people is God’s signature. hood and love we’re blessed in every way. Rev. Gregory Kemper, Pastor Whenever God’s signature is on some- Church Phone: 432-5990 thing good things happen. Research shows Hope you’ll take the opportunity to try it this Sunday Morning Worship: 10 AM that being involved in a social circle of lov- summer. Have a blessed one. Nursery Care: 10:30 AM ing people is one of the most life giving God Bless. Sunday School: 10:30 AM — Pastor Greg Kemper (Pre-K to Grade 7) activities you can involve yourself in. Men’s Bible Study–Tuesdays One of the most thorough research proj- 6–7 PM (Downstairs) ects on relationships headed by a Harvard Wednesday–“Alive” Youth Group Social scientist tracked the lives of over 7–9 PM for Grades 8–12 7,000 people over nine years. They found See our website for complete information some of the following results: The PLCC.com • Isolated people were three times more likely to die than those with strong rela- OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS tional connections. MEDAL CHURCH • People who had bad health habits (such 75 Parkside Drive, PO Box 20 as smoking, poor eating habits, obesity, or Rev. Patrick J. Callan, Pastor alcohol use) but strong social ties lived sig- Rectory Telephone: 431-2772 • 432-8669 nificantly longer than people who had great website: www.olmmc.com health habits but were isolated. (In other Masses-Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. Summer words, it is better to eat Twinkies with 7:30 a.m. Winter good friends than to eat broccoli alone!) Saturday: 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:30 a.m. • Another study, as reported in the Journal of 9:00 a.m. the American Medical Association, 276 vol- 10:15 a.m. unteers were infected with a virus that pro- 12:30 p.m. duces the common cold. The study found Serving Lido Beach and Point Lookout that people with strong emotional connec- tions did four times better fighting off illness August 2011 The Community Outlook Page 3 ATTENTION ALL RESIDENTS The Nassau County Police Department actively enforces the regulations BUS SCHEDULE The Library changes to it’s summer sched- pertaining to: POINT LOOKOUT- ule Monday, June 20th. Welcome to all the ALL YEAR ROUND snowbirds who have returned to Point Look- MONDAY–SATURDAY out and stopped in to say hello. Walking Dogs L.B. DEPARTS P.L. Jane and John Nickelsberg have written on the Beach from San Francisco to say that their daughter A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. Leah has given birth to their first grandchild 6:45 1:45 7:00 2:00 a baby boy , Oliver Caleb Schoaf, 8lbs. 20 Restricted Parking 7:45* 2:45 8:00 3:00 inches on June 5th. Kristina Dowling Brandis and Tim Bran- 15 MPH Speed Limit 8:45 3:45 9:00 4:00 dis joyfully announced the birth of their son 9:45 4:45 10:00 5:00 Thomas Joseph 8lbs. 4oz born on June 10th. PLEASE COOPERATE 10:45 5:55 11:00 6:00 Thomas is the 14th grandchild of Rosemary 11:45 6:35 12:00 7:00 and Tom Dowling. WITH THE NCPD 12:45 7:38 1:00 8:00 Timothy and Jessica Carey welcomed a TO KEEP OUR COMMUNITY baby boy Mark Edward on May 31st weigh- ing 7lbs 8oz. Mark joins his big sister Jane SAFE AND CLEAN. * Denotes a L.B. Middle School and is Moreen and Ed Carey’s 14th grand- stop on school days. child. — Ingrid Stillwaggon The Community Outlook • THE VILLAGE GARDENERS • On-line The website for PO BOX 678 | POINT LOOKOUT NY 11569 The Community Outlook can be found at www.communityoutlook.org. We appreciate your continued support. Download the current issue, see the ways you can support the Please make your donation today. newspaper or get involved, and read past archived issues. 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I’m proud to announce local businesses that one of our Junior Firefighters Shawn – Bochner of Company 2 was the recipient ADDE K SALON – 431-5598 ARTISTIC DESIGNS – 431-7286 of this award as well as one in Memory of ASSET SERVICING CORP – 889-5500 Lewis Harris who was an integral part of our BRENNAN DEVELOPMENT CORP. – 431-7004 Fire Department for many decades as well BROWARD LIMOUSINE – 889 -4242 CONSIDER IT DONE – 732-5826 as serving as a chief in the F.D.N.Y. He will DOXSEE SEA CLAM, INC. – 432-0529 be going to school locally and we will retain FISHERMAN’S CATCH RESTAURANT – 670-9717 Just in time for our Annual Memorial Day FUTURISTIC HOME, INC. – 431-2348 service the flag pole was reinstalled in front him as a full firefighter when he turns 18. GELO’S POINT PHARMACY – 889-3444 of Ye Olde Firehouse. This was the work of The Smokin’ Seagulls Drill Team has GOMEZ POINT REALTY – 432-5777 been running and doing quite well with a HOME CARE CONCEPTS – 752-0555 Chief Ludwig Meyer Sr. He painstakingly IGA MEROLA SUPERMARKET – 431-2145 restored the flagpole to its original glory. I few new faces. At the annual Second Battal- J.R. TORRES LANDSCAPING – 579-3249 invite everyone to speak to Chief Meyer or ion Tournament in June hosted in Rockville JOE’S ANCHOR INN – 432-9335 Centre the Seagulls secured a few 3rd place JOHN JAMES BENEFITS, LTD. – 897-2486 X 22 the historical society as this isn’t just any JOJO APPLES – 432-6494 flag pole. It has a historical significance. It trophies as well as a 2nd place in one event. LAVENDER ON THE CHANNEL – 208-3211 In the end they took 3rd place overall out LAWRENCE W. KREUTZBERG was reportedly built for the World’s Fair and FINANCIAL CONSULTANT – 631-385-5255 brought back to Point Lookout afterwards. of 5 teams competing including beating last LAZY PELICAN – 889-3995 years champions. Nice job and continued LECHLER ELECTRIC, INC.