This Sunday
- Pastor Lester will be sharing a message this Sunday called "Do You Know What Time It Is?"
BELONG: The Journey
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It is our hope at Petra that every follower of Jesus will become a vibrant part of our church family.
Join us at Belong this Sunday at either 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. as we focus on "Serve."
Eastgate House of Prayer
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Join us at EHOP this Tuesday at 7 p.m. as Ryan Forbes shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction, walking in wholeness, and what he's learned along the way. Joe Smucker will lead our prayer time as we continue to ask God to break into our families, schools and communities with healing, freedom, and salvation. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
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Water Baptism
- If you are at least 10 years old and wish to be baptized on Sunday morning, April 8, please plan to attend a class in North 132 (North Side, Sanctuary Wing) either
this Sunday
at 9 a.m. or
next Sunday
at 11 a.m. Register
online
, via the Petra app, at one of the Hubs, or by using the bulletin flap. Please note that there will be NO Children's Church for kids from K-Grade 4 on April 8; children will be seated with their parents in the Sanctuary.
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Join us on
Good Friday
for a dramatic presentation of the Last Supper, where the disciples will step out of time and speak to us about their lives and their relationship to Jesus. It's on Friday, March 30, at 7 p.m. The service will include worship, Scripture reading, and communion. It’s designed for the whole family, but childcare will be available for children from birth thru pre-K.
We still need several additional male actors ages 16 and up to participate in this drama!
Please contact
Pastor Gary
at 717-354-5394.
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Transition, Pastor Gary
- Pastors Lester and Gary shared an announcement on Sunday about the next season of our Worship Ministry at Petra. A great opportunity has opened up for Pastor Gary; he has accepted the call to serve as the Senior Pastor at Hopewell Christian Fellowship in Elverson. This is Petra's mother church and the church Gary grew up in. Gary's final Sunday as Worship Pastor will be on April 15. We will have a card shower for him that day. We have decided to set in an Interim Worship Leader to give us more time to pray and discern who our next Worship Pastor will be. Crystal Martin has agreed to step into this interim role for up to six months. Please pray for Gary and Maria and their family and also for Crystal and the Worship team through this transition.
Pure Desire University,
which will be hosted by Petra on April 20-21, is a conference designed for people desiring to create a healing ministry for those engaged in - and impacted by - addictive sexual behavior. It's open to men, women, and students. Please note that an early registration cost of $99 will run through
this Monday, March 19;
it will increase to $129 after that. Register at the Pure Desire website below.
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Episode 80: "How Do I Lead Someone to Christ?"
In this episode Pastors Gary Buck and Brian Flewelling share with us some tips on how to share the gospel with others. We are all called to make disciples, but how do we even get started? This episode will help you get off on the right foot.
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Listing of Petra Events -
Check out what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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For the Spring Term
, beginning the week of April 1, we will be offering one new growth group, two new men's groups, and four existing groups.
Ruth and the Faithful God
will be taught by Dr. Theresa Newell on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. from April 3 through May 15.
Men's Fraternity: A Man and His Story
will be offered on Thursdays at 7 p.m. from April 12 through May 17, facilitated by Paul Leininger, Addison Waite, and Eric Yoder.
Another men's group,
Amplified Fitness,
led by Tim Worrell, will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. from April 2 through June 27.
Continuing groups are
GriefShare
,
ELANCO Celebrate Recovery
,
Single and Parenting
(for moms only), and
Refugee Connect
.
You can sign up online, by using the Petra App, or at the Life Group tables in the Lobby and Atrium. Sign up by April 1!
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Region E
(Brownstown, Leola) is hosting a
Game Night
on Saturday, March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Café and MPR. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Please bring a veggie, dessert, or snack to share, along with your favorite game to play. Please RSVP to Neil Martin at
nmartin@pendu.com
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Marriage and Family Day
- Young couples, don't miss this special day of teaching, fellowship, and fun family activities
this Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Learn how to build a firm foundation, stay on track in your marriage, and identify potential de-railers. The day will include a light breakfast, great input by Ben and Marci Dodd, a catered lunch, and a family-friendly movie and games in the afternoon. Morning teachings by Ben and Marci will include "Your View of Your Spouse and Kindness" and "The Power of Expectations and Vision." Morning childcare will be provided. The cost is $20 per couple. You can still sign up
online
or via the Petra App
by Thursday
.
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Save the Date!
We will be hosting a dynamic
Women's Event
on Friday evening, April 27, with worship, speakers, a ministry time, and food and fellowship. The title is "Releasing Women: Finding Your Voice." We are excited to be able to hear personal testimonies from Kim Williamson, Jodi Seidler, and Cindy Scott. There's no cost to participate in this event, and
online registration
is now open. Watch for details next week!
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Lipstick and Crayons
, a Fellowship for Moms and Children - "Promise of God" - Come this Wednesday at 9 a.m. to hear the compelling story of Kayte Musselman, who grew from a foster child to an adoptive mom of four. Be reminded how God always keeps his promises, even if they take a while to be fulfilled!
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Men's Breakfast
- Enjoy some tasty food and great fellowship at Yoder's
this Saturday
at 7 a.m. Gene Carmack will be sharing his story. Gene is the House Manager for Potter's House and also a part of the Celebrate Recovery Leadership Team. All guys age 13 and up are welcome.
We will then be hiking at the Welsh Mountain Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon. For hiking info, contact
Ren Curtis
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Congratulations to the Petra 1 Quiz Team
for taking first place at the ACC Bible Quizzing Tournament at Lancaster Mennonite this past Sunday!!! The coaches are John and Liz Lapp and the team members are Benuel Lapp, Colten Shirley, Rosie King, ShaLyn Fisher, and Serena Eberly. Petra teams are quizzing this weekend at the 2018 Invitational Tournament in northwestern Ohio.
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Mulch Fundraiser
- The High School youth will be taking two mission trips through YWAM this summer, and are selling mulch as a fundraiser. Premium black or brown mulch will be available for $40 a yard, with free delivery. Spreading is by donation - first-come, first-served, The delivery dates are April 7 and May 12. We are encouraging
online
purchases this year!
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Petra Parents
- Help your children harness the power of prayer! For creative ideas on how to cultivate a desire for prayer within your children, read the March issue of
Parenting Kids
. Every issue of this newsletter includes movie reviews, a section on recommended games, sites, and apps, a Kingdom Kids' curriculum update, and a spotlight on faithful volunteers - in this issue, Nate and Julie Howe. Pick up a copy at the Kids' Hub.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
- Please remember to return all remaining plastic baby bottles - filled or unfilled - to the East or West Hub as soon as possible, or drop them off at the Church Office during office hours. Thank you!
ELANCO Homes of Hope
is in need of volunteers - folks who can be friends to the family in the transitional home and people who can help them learn to budget their finances. We are also in need of paper products, as this helps ease the family's grocery bills while they stay in the home. Please bring donations of paper towels, Kleenex, and toilet paper to the shopping cart in the Resource Center this Sunday, next Sunday, or April 1. If you would like to join the Homes of Hope Team at one of their monthly meetings to learn more before committing as a volunteer, please contact Anita Stoltzfus at 717-587-6479 or e-mail her at
anita@kingswayrealty.com
. Thank you so much for your consideration!
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Mission Prayer Focus
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JC and Lois Ebersole
serve as Petra missionaries, with JC overseeing the Africa Association of Bible Schools (AABS) in West Africa. Pray for wisdom for JC as he gives direction to the ministry of AABS from a distance and oversees the African staff members who are serving onsite. Pray also for God’s provision as they serve.
Ham Ball Fundraiser Meal
- Come for a delicious meal of ham balls, mashed potatoes, green beans, and dessert
this Sunday
at 12:30 p.m. The proceeds will go to Andrea Beiler, who will be serving on staff at the YWAM base in Redding, CA, for two years. Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service.
“Meet the Authors" Fundraising Event
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Do you love to read Christian fiction or gripping personal memoirs? On Sunday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m., come meet local authors including Jeanette Windle, award-winning fiction writer, journalist, and collaborative writer, and Eleanor Isaacson, who in her book, "Dancing from Darkness," tells her story of surviving WWll as a child abandoned in Nazi Germany. Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit Cheryl Weber and her assignment with the YWAM School of Writing in Kona, HI. The event will take place at St. Paul’s Evangelical Congregational Church, 44 E. Church Street, Reamstown. Book purchases and signings will be available after the program. If you are coming, please RSVP by March 23 to Cheryl at 717-925-5649.
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Petra Family News
Medical Fund
Russ and Deb Bacon have been experiencing excessive medical expenses due to Russ' health. A Petra fund has been opened for those wishing to contribute toward their expenses. Please designate your gift for the Bacon Medical Fund.
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Last Week Update
March 11, 2018
Attendance
1,524
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$54,808
Last Week's Giving:
$39,119
Building Fund
$2,095
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