Water Baptism Service
- Join us this Sunday
as six of our brothers and sisters in Christ are baptized.
9 a.m. Service:
Stephanie McCoy, Jeff McCoy, and Briana Remlinger.
11 a.m. Service:
Emma Lieberher, Justin Petersheim, and Linda Nicholl. Remember there will be no Children's Church for kids in K-Grade 4 this Sunday,
nor will there be EDGE 56 for students in Grades 5 and 6. They will be joining their parents in the Sanctuary. Also, as part of this service, Pastor Gary Buck and Jason Lehman will be sharing on adoption.
Soaking Prayer
– Looking for an opportunity to spend time in the presence of God, and to press in for breakthrough in your life? Join us
this Saturday
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for a time of soaking prayer. It will be led by Scott and Lisa Hurst in the Oasis. All are welcome.
Eastgate House of Prayer this Tuesday at 7 p.m. will focus on prayers of adoration, thanksgiving, and worship. Barb Hummel will guide us in contemplating what postures of our heart better position us to grow in intimacy and relationship with the Father. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
Community Blood Drive
- Petra is hosting a community blood drive TODAY from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Lobby. Everyone who donates will receive a T-shirt, an Oregon Dairy coupon, and a Martin's Country Market certificate for a free pumpkin pie. A form of ID is required to donate. For more information, call 1-800-771-0059.
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Episode 63 - What if God Was a Refugee? The global refugee crisis has come to your backyard, but what can you do about it? Is this something that just the politicians should work out, or does God have something to say about it? Join Pastor Gary Buck as well as Kristina Flewelling, Lisa Troncale, and Andrea Beiler as they share their stories and dive into God's heart for those who have been left without a nation.
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Listing of Petra Events -
To see what's happening over the next few weeks
, click on the button below.
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All Senior Adults
(62+)
are invited to a Christmas Brunch
on Saturday, December 2, at 8:30 a.m. in the Café. The brunch, catered by Yoder's Deli, will cost $10 per person. David Manual of the Susquehanna Valley Speakers Association will give a delightful presentation on "The Day Santa Called." Sign up
online
, via the Petra App, or at the West Hub this Sunday or next Sunday.
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ELANCO Celebrate Recovery
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So far this Fall around 35 people from churches and the community have been participating in the
ELANCO Celebrate Recovery
gatherings on Thursday nights at Petra, and lives are being changed! We have covered two of the eight recovery principles that have addressed our need for help and God’s power to heal. Celebrate Recovery is a year-round recovery program for people dealing with painful hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet in the SLC Loft at 6 p.m. for fellowship and food and at 7 p.m. have a time of worship and teaching. We then break into small groups for discussion or just to listen, if you would rather. All are welcome anytime.
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Petra Women is excited to announce its first-ever Christmas Boutique
! It will be held on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the MPR and Café. Join us for lots of handcrafted items, a delicious brunch, and live music. Boutique items will range from handcrafted wooden signs to select direct-sales products to baby items. Come for an amazing opportunity to do some Christmas shopping among friends! General admittance to the vendor show is free.
The cost of brunch is $15 ($20 at the door). The brunch extends from 9:30 a.m. to noon. You may purchase tickets for the food by clicking on the button below, using the Petra App, or coming to the West Hub beginning this Sunday. When you purchase your ticket online or via the Petra App, you will be able to pick up your ticket at the event.
Mark your calendars, and invite your friends!
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Men's Breakfast
- All guys age 13 and up are invited for some great food and fellowship at Yoder's
this Saturday
at 7 a.m. Brad Ortenzi will be sharing what God is doing in his life. Brad is the Director of Child Resc
ue for Zoe International, fighting to end child trafficking in Thailand. Brad and his wife Lori have been serving together as missionaries with Zoe for over three years. There is no organized hike after breakfast this month, but we encourage men to get out and enjoy God‘s creation together or with their family.
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Bible Quizzing is BACK!
Are you from 7th grade through 20 years old and love having fun, hanging out with friends, and studying God's Word? If so, we would love to have you join our teams as we dig into Genesis 1-30 this year! The season runs from January to mid-March. Register by December 14 by clicking on the button below. For questions, e-mail Alicia Jensen at
alicia.martin72@yahoo.com
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A.C.T.I.O.N. Christmas
- Petra students are collecting money through November 29 in support of foster children living at Christ's Home in Paradise. Students will be purchasing necessities and supplies for these children on December 6. In the meantime, they are finding creative ways to raise money for this event, such as raking leaves, babysitting, bake sales, etc. If you would like to give in support of this effort, please designate your gift to A.C.T.I.O.N. Christmas.
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Petra Parents' Newsletter
- Good questions help children process what they've learned. They also help kids own their faith and think more deeply about it. Read the November issue of
Parenting Kids
to learn how to ask questions which spark great conversations. Also learn, from research, why kids now aged 18-29 have remained connected to Christ! Click on the button below or pick up a copy at the Kids' Hub.
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2017 Extraordinary Give
- Several local ministries supported by Petra are among the 500 ministries and nonprofit community organizations that have signed up to take part in this year's Extraordinary Give. Extraordinary Give is a Lancaster County 24-hour online giving marathon taking place TOMORROW (Friday) from 12 midnight to 11:59 p.m. Every dollar donated online will be stretched by at least $500,000 from the Lancaster County Community Foundation and various sponsors. Visit this
website
for more information.
Helpers Needed, Christmas on Main
- Come and join us as we serve our community during the Christmas on Main event in New Holland on Saturday, December 2! Petra’s barrel train will help celebrate the season from 4 to 6 p.m. We are looking for two train drivers and a few volunteers to hand out goody bags to children. Volunteers can help for one hour at a time. If interested, please contact Keida Medina at 717-333-1019.
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Mission Prayer Focus
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Leah R.
is a Petra missionary serving with ACTS (Antioch Center for Training and Sending) in the Middle East. Pray for divine appointments with persons whose hearts are prepared to respond to the good news of Jesus, and for protection in an environment where many are opposed to the Gospel. Pray also for God’s blessing and unity in team relationships and connections with local believers.
Fundraiser Tea
- InSTEP Ministries International, founded by Pastor Darryl and Joyce Henson, will offer a
Slavic Christmas Tea
on Saturday, December 2, at 6 p.m. in the MPR. Enjoy a taste of Slavic foods, have some fun, fellowship with friends of InSTEP, and learn about the expanding vision of this ministry from Darryl and Joyce. Mihail (Michael) Drumi, Director of Youth Ministries at New Life Church in Moldova, will be with us for this year's event. Register
online
or by contacting
Velma Sauder
at 717-468-0915. There is no charge for the event, but donations will be received.
Fundraiser Meal
- Enjoy sausage sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, salad, and dessert at a fundraiser meal for Kristina Beiler on Sunday, December 3, at 12:30 p.m. Take-outs will be available at 10:30 a.m. Kristina
will be serving in Thailand with Hopewell Asia Missions for five months, starting in January. She will be assisting with youth ministry and teaching music at CityLights Church.
Can You Help?
Nacho and Merrilee Barrera, Petra missionaries serving in Thailand, are looking for a house to rent on a short-term basis (two months) while they are back in PA from mid-June to mid-August, 2018. There are six in their family. They are hoping to find a furnished place with three bedrooms in the New Holland, Leola, Akron, or Ephrata areas. If you have any leads, please contact
lmbarrera.thailand@gmail.com
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Our Missionaries at Christmas
- A card, gift card, or small package sent to Petra's missionaries during the Christmas season serves as a blessing and encouragement to them. A brochure listing Petra missionaries with their contact information is available for pick-up in the Resource Center. Please remember to allow extra time for mail to get to international destinations; normal delivery time can take up to three weeks, and the holidays can delay that even more.
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Community Thanksgiving Eve Service
- This annual community service, planned by the ELANCO Ministerium, will meet at the Evangelical United Methodist Church, 276 West Main Street, New Holland (the corner of Main Street and Diller Avneue) on Wednesday at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
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Petra Family News
Wedding
Blessings to Jared King and Emily Nolt as they were joined together in marriage last Saturday.
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Last Week Update
November 12, 2017
Attendance
1,542
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$54,808
Last Week's Giving:
$42,905
Building Fund
$2,086
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