March 22, 2018

Church-Wide Events

This Sunday - Pastor Brian Coles will be sharing a Palm Sunday message called "The Humility and the Supremacy of Christ." BELONG: The Journey - BELONG is a great way to get connected at Petra! Join us this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. as we focus on "Partner." If you are interested in pursuing church membership at Petra, this is the session to come to!

Eastgate House of Prayer - Come to EHOP this Tuesday at 7 p.m. as Ana Cozzone (serving through HarvestNET) shares some of her personal story and also her journey working with street children in the Philippines. Despite the trauma and abuses that many of the children have experienced, there are countless stories of miracles and of God's light shining in the darkest of places. Come, be encouraged, and allow God to stretch your faith to believe for more. We will provide an opportunity to sow financially into the ministry of the Nehemiah Center in the Philippines and the Cozzones' vision to see it become a residential facility. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!

Good Friday Service Join us on Good Friday (March 30, 7 p.m.) for a dramatic presentation of the Last Supper, along with worship, Scripture reading, and communion. Pick up a postcard from the Lobby or Atrium to invite your neighbors, co-workers, family, and friends. Read more petra.church

Easter Celebration Services - Invite others as well to our Easter Sunday services on Sunday, April 1, at 9 and 11 a.m. Pastor Lester will bring the message. Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Risen Lord! 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 (Sanctuary Wing) this Sunday at 11 a.m. You may continue to register online or via the Petra App. 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.

Child Dedication - Parents who wish to dedicate their child to the Lord on Sunday, April 29, should register online , use the Petra App, or call the church office at 354-5394. Please register by April 20, letting us know which service you will be attending.

PETRACAST Podcast

Episode 81: "Why is Palm Sunday So Important?"  Christmas, Easter, and Good Friday get a lot of the hype, but Palm Sunday was an extremely significant event in church history. In this episode, join Pastor Gary Buck and Dr. Theresa Newell as they uncover fascinating, hidden treasures about this historic and prophetic event.  Listen Here

Leading Through Teams Podcast Series We will be introducing a special, six-episode Leading Through Teams podcast conversation between Pastor Brian Flewelling and Dr. Chick Coles beginning April 2. What does an ideal team player look like? What are some of the character traits you want to instill in your team members to maximize your team’s potential? These podcasts will be released on Mondays via the PETRACAST app and also located on Petra's Resource page.

Listing of Petra Events - Check out what's happening over the next few weeks at Petra.

EVENTS

Pure Desire University On Friday night and Saturday, April 20-21, Petra is hosting a conference for men, women, and students (14+) desiring to create a healing ministry for those engaged in - and impacted by - addictive sexual behavior. Click below to learn more. Read more petra.church

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. Amplified Fitness, led by Tim Worrell, will be offered as a two-night-per-week group for men 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 next Sunday, April 1!

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Regional Event

Remember the Region E Game Night this Saturday 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 .

Petra Women

Petra Women's Event - Plan now for an event called "Releasing Women: Finding Your Voice" on Friday, April 27, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the Oasis. All women ages 14 and up are invited!   Do you ever feel as if there is too much noise in our culture . . . with pressure on us as woman to blend in rather than stand out; to aim for perfection over purpose; and to give attention to noise over truth? This causes many of us to be left with our God-given voices compromised, quieted, or even ridiculed. Are you longing for more?   God has deposited within each of us unique giftings to accomplish his purposes in our lives . We desire that each and every woman be fully released into all that God has for her!   We are excited to be able to hear encouragement and personal testimonies from Kim Williamson, Jodi Seidler, and Cindy Scott, and to enjoy a time of worship, ministry, and food and fellowship!   Registration is FREE!! Invite a friend and plan to join us! Please sign up to reserve your seat. Sign up online , via the Petra App, or in the Atrium on April 8, 15, or 22. We are encouraging each woman who attends to complete the Gifts Profile at giftsurvey.petra.church prior to the event.

Petra Student Ministries

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!

Hopewell Summer Camps

Hopewell Summer Camps - Mark your calendars for the 2018 Hopewell Network Summer Camps at Tel Hai. The theme is “Hallowed Ground.” The Sr. High Camp (for youth who have completed grades 9-12) will be held from June 25-29. The Jr. High Camp (for youth who have completed grades 6-8) will be held from July 16-20. The Kids' Camp (for kids who have completed grades 2-5 and are at least 8 years old) will be held from August 13-17. Pick up a brochure and application from the Resource Center or Kids' Hub or visit the Hopewell Summer Camps website for additional information. Scholarship assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Naomi Weaver for details.

Local Outreach

Gardeners - Apply now for a garden plot through Seeds for Hope Community Gardens. We have both raised beds and in-ground plots. The cost for an 8' X 4' or 10' X 4' raised bed is $15. In-ground plots of 12' X 20' cost $15 and 20' X 20' plots cost $25. Those interested can apply for a plot online or pick up a print application from the church office. Questions? E-mail seedsforhope@petra.church .

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 or next Sunday. 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!

Global Missions

Mission Prayer Focus - Pray for Brad and Lori Ortenzi , Petra missionaries serving with ZOE International in Thailand, helping to combat human trafficking. Pray for God’s wisdom, anointing, and protection as they serve. Pray for God’s favor and protection over the next two months as they lead ZOE’s Road of Justice Coast 2 Coast Cycling Challenge across America to raise awareness and funds to help end child trafficking. Worship Night with the Musselmans - Come and join Ben and Kayte Musselman and local church musicians tomorrow (Friday) at 7 p.m. for a night set aside to meet with the Lord and declare his praises! A love offering will be taken for the Musselmans as they prepare to serve as long-term missionaries in Thailand with ZOE International.   “Meet the Authors" Fundraising Event - Do you love to read Christian fiction or gripping personal memoirs? This Sunday , from 2 to 4 p.m., you are invited to 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 tomorrow to Cheryl at 717-925-5649. Pulled Pork Sandwich Fundraiser Meal - Come for a delicious meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, and dessert on Sunday, April 8, at 12:30 p.m. The proceeds will go toward Ben and Kayte Musselman, who will be serving on staff with ZOE International in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service.

Community Good Friday Service

A Community Good Friday Service will take place again this year at the Garden Spot Village Chapel on Friday, March 30, at 1:30 p.m. This is planned by the ELANCO Ministerium, and the community is invited to attend.

Petra Family News Wedding Blessings to Josh Moore and Ivy Lopez as they are joined together in marriage this Saturday. Last Week Update March 18, 2018 Attendance 1,467 General Fund Weekly Budget: $54,808 Last Week's Giving: $53,173 Building Fund $1,091 ONLINE GIVING

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