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This Sunday
- Pastor Lester will be bringing us Part 2 of our "Be the Church" teaching series with a message called "It's People."
BELONG: The Journey
- BELONG is designed to help you connect, grow, serve, and partner with us at Petra.
The topic this Sunday is "Grow." Join us at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis.
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
- If you picked up a plastic bottle for our annual Baby Bottle Boomerang, please fill it with dollar bills, coins, or checks, and return it to the East or West Hub
by this Sunday
. This serves as a fundraiser for Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services.
DOVE Hopewell Ministry Training
- The theme of the training this weekend is "Advanced Ministry Skills." The sessions start tomorrow (Friday) at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 a.m.
If you want to audit the classes, you may register at the door; the cost is $119 per person or $199 per married couple.
Go to this
website
for additional information or contact
Pastor Brian Flewelling
.
"Join a Team" Expo
- Each of us is uniquely designed with gifts and abilities to serve others. Would you like to explore serving with Guest Services or Children's Ministry at Petra? Come to our "Join a Team" Expo in the Atrium next Sunday and on February 25 to learn more! Check out other teams you can be a part of
here
.
Good Friday Service
– We are looking for 12 MALE actors ages 16 and up to participate in our Good Friday drama entitled "Living the Last Supper." The parts are fairly small, requiring just a few minutes of dialog at the most. Practices will be limited. If interested, please contact Pastor Gary at
garyb@petra.church
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Conversations About Faith
- Each week we'll read the Bible, pray together, and have discussions about faith, God, relationships, spiritual habits, and more. This group is for people of all ages who are learning to grow in their faith. It begins
this Sunday
at 11 a.m. in North 122, led by Darrel Martin and Debbie Flynn. All are welcome!
GriefShare
- Have you experienced deep losses, especially through the death of a family member or friend? In this support group, you will view helpful DVD teachings on grief and recovery; interact with others who have experienced loss; and receive a free workbook for personal study and reflection. GriefShare will run on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. from February 22 through May 17. You may come at any time. Register
online
or contact the church office. Walk-ins are welcome.
Cleansing Stream
- The
Cleansing Stream Seminar is a six-week series of classes which prepare and disciple participants to receive healing and deliverance. This year the seminar will begin on Sunday, March 25, at 6 p.m. and end on May 6 (excluding Easter Sunday). The seminar cost is $49 per individual and $84 per married couple. Register in the Atrium on February 25 or register
online
or via the Petra App by March 4. The One-Day Event will be held on Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will cost $91 per individual; registration details will be provided later. We hope you can join us for this life-changing seminar!
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Region G
(Gap area)
Pizza & Fellowship Night
- Join us in the Café for food and fellowship on Friday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. Pizza, salad, ice cream, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a finger food to share and some table games to play, if you wish.
Region K
(Terre Hill area)
Taco Bar
- Come on out for a treasure hunt, riding toys for the kids, and fellowship and family fun for all! It's Saturday, February 24, at 5 p.m. in the MPR. A taco bar will be provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. For questions, contact
Carl Zimmerman
at 717-572-8029.
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ACTIVATE School of Prayer
- "Fellowship with God" - Since the very beginning, when Adam and Eve walked with God, we have each been created with an innate longing to be in relationship with God and to know and be known by him. Join us for Session 5 of our ACTIVATE School of Prayer as Barb Hummel unearths what it really means to be a friend of God. Learn some practical ways we can cultivate this relationship, identify the resulting fruit, and see how friendship can affect the way in which we pray. All are welcome!
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pisode 74: Can the Generations Get Along?
It is easy for us to look down on those who are either much older or younger than us. If we follow what God has to say about the subject, our jobs, ministries - even our very lives - could change forever. Join Pastor Gary Buck and Jamie Detweiler as they take on this challenging question.
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Listing of Petra Events -
Check out what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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Celebrate Recover
y continues to grow and now has approximately 60 attendees.The loving, accepting atmosphere is enabling attendees to receive God’s love as they begin to uncover what is driving their hurts, hang-ups, and habits. Hope rises as they build relationship with God and one another. Shame and fear lose their grip. Celebrate Recovery is likewise a safe place to find healing and freedom from all
your
hurts, habits, and hang-ups. Come and join us on Thursday evenings for dinner, teaching, and small-group time. We meet at 6 p.m. in the Loft in the SLC.
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Marriage Enrichment Ministry
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Young Marrieds at Petra
- Due to the Sweetheart Banquet this Sunday evening, we will not have our monthly Young Marrieds event. Plan now for a one-day
Young Marrieds Retreat
on Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch for details.
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Women's Night Out
- Join us next Friday, February 16, from 6 to 10 p.m. for Game Night at Petra with pizza and wings! Enjoy food, friendship, and laughter as we play games together and catch up with friends. If you're into active games, there will be volleyball in the MPR. All girls age 14 and up are welcome. There's no need to sign up; just come, and bring a friend! Donations are welcome at the event.
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Men's Breakfast
- Come on out next Saturday, February 17, at 7 a.m. for some great food and fellowship at Yoder's! Ryan Forbes will be sharing his story. All guys age 13 and up are invited.
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Petra teams will be quizzing
at Landisville this Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
The quizzing will be on Genesis 19-22. Petra will serve as the quizzing host next Sunday, February 18. To see the complete schedule, along with standings, visit this
website
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Family Night at the Y
- Enjoy a great night of fun and recreation at the YMCA in New Holland next Sunday, February 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.! Enjoy the pool, basketball, volleyball, ping-pong, air hockey, and table-top games (bring your favorite games!) The cost is $5 per person, up to $15 per immediate family. Be aware that you must sign a waiver to use the facilities; they will be at the door on Family Night. Please bring individually-wrapped snacks to share.
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Petra Parents' Newsletter - Explore the power of a name in the February issue of
Parenting Kids. Also learn about upcoming events at Petra; see what the Elementary and Early Childhood kids are learning about in Children's Church; and read about the recipient of this month's Kingdom Kudos, Colleen Hurst. Pick up a copy at the Kids' Hub.
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Petra Food Bank - While we continue to need donations of plastic bags for our work with the Food Bank, we
no longer need egg cartons. Bring plastic bags to the shopping cart in the Resource Center. Thank you.
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Mission Prayer Focus
-
Devan Colby
is a Petra missionary serving on staff with YWAM in Toowoomba, Australia, where he helps to staff discipleship training schools for young people being equipped for mission service. Pray for God’s anointing upon him as he leads discipleship training schools and mentors young people going through the YWAM trainings. Pray also for the release of God’s provision as he serves.
Grilled Chicken Fundraiser Meal
- Enjoy some marinated chicken, cheesy potatoes, salad, dessert, and more at a fundraiser meal for Steven Fis
her next Sunday, February 18, at 12:30 p.m. Steven began a five-month YWAM DTS assignment in Colorado in early January. Take-outs will be available at 10:30 a.m.
Meatball Sub Fundraiser Meal
- Beat the late winter blues on Sunday, February 25, with a delicious meatball sub, tossed salad, applesauce, potato chips, and a variety of desserts. The proceeds will benefit Cheryl Weber, who will be helping to train writers for God's Kingdom at the 2018 School of Writing through YWAM in Kona, HI. Take-outs will be available at 10:30 a.m.
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Circuit Riders' Regional "Carry the Love" Worship Night
- Don't miss this night of worship with YWAM's Circuit Riders as part of their National University Tour. It's
tomorrow
(Friday) at 9 p.m. at 237 Locust Street, Columbia. Petra's Josh Leininger will be part of the worship band.
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Petra Family News
Sympathy
Our love and sympathy to Dan and Lena Stoltzfus and family upon the death of Lena's father on Sunday.
Members
Congratulations to Kevin and Beth Boll and to Andrea Beiler as they have joined the Petra Church family as members.
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Last Week Update
February 4, 2018
Attendance
1,659
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$54,808
Last Week's Giving:
$56,219
Building Fund
$408
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