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This Sunday
- Jim Wetzel will be bringing us Part 2 of our Saturated Series with a message called "The Incomparable 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!
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If you wish to attend
Pure Desire University
this weekend
, click on the button for details and to register.
The aim of this training is to facilitate hope and freedom from sexual addiction through the development of healing ministries.
The times are Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost to attend is $129 per person. An optional $10 lunch is available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Eastgate House of Prayer
- What would happen if just one person or a group of people were willing to step out in faith to partner with the Lord's purposes? Nehemiah did this, and allowed his heart to be grieved for the ruined walls of Jerusalem. Through prayer, discernment, the favor of the Lord, and divine strategy, he was able to accomplish much. J
oin us this Tuesday at 7 p.m. as Barb Hummel leads us through the life of Nehemiah and how he supernaturally undertook the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem in just 52 days. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
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Petra’s
2018 Missions Festival
will take place on Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20! Our theme this year is “Celebrating the Mission.” We’ll have community outreach, an international meal, compelling messages by Michael Berg of YWAM-Orlando, and fun activities for the kids! You’ll also have a chance to win $700 toward a Petra-sponsored missions trip. Mark your calendars for what will be a truly memorable weekend!
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Petra Staff Openings
- We are seeking a part-time Video Production Editor and a full-time Graphic Designer. Job descriptions can be found at the Hubs. If interested, please send your resume
by Monday
to Paul Leininger at
paull@petra.church
. Please also provide links to work samples, if possible.
Sabbatical
- Pastors Lester and Erma will be taking a three-month sabbatical this summer, from June through August. They plan to invest some time into travel and other forms of refreshment. Petra has opened a Sabbatical Fund for their additional expenses this summer. If you wish to contribute to this fund, please designate your gift to the Zimmerman Sabbatical Fund.
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Child Dedication
- TOMORROW (Friday) is the final day to register if you wish to dedicate your child to the Lord on Sunday, April 29. Please register
online
, use the Petra App, or call the church office at 717-354-5394 during normal office hours.
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Episode 86: Leading Through Teams, Part 3
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How do you become the team player that everyone wants to work with? And how do you recruit and train people on your team with three simple attributes that make all the difference in the world? Join Pastor Brian Flewelling and Dr. Chick Coles for Part 3 of this special podcast series, Leading Through Teams
,
as they discuss Patrick Lencioni’s book,
The Ideal Team Player
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Episode 87:
Learning to Talk to God - A Conversation with Marcia Mento -
Prayer can be the easiest and hardest habit to cultivate. Join us as we talk to Marcia Mento about how she has cultivated a meaningful prayer life. What are some practical tips for growing our prayer muscle? What exactly is powerful prayer? And what is one prayer habit we must get right, but we seem to be doing less than ever?
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Listing of Petra Events -
Check out what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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New Software
- Petra is moving to a new record-keeping solution called
Realm
. Realm makes it easier for us to connect with each other, keep up with what's going on, and grow as a connected community of believers. It’s been said that Realm is like a giant toolbox; it combines administration, accounting, and community into one system. It connects our entire church and personalizes each person’s involvement.
Everyone at Petra will get a
unique profile.
It will enable you to join a small group, RSVP to events, track your giving, update your contact info, change family details, set notification preferences, or replace that outdated family photo. You have complete control over who can see your contact and personal information.
Groups and classes are an important part of our church, and with Realm you will be able to
connect with others in your group or groups at Petra
throughout the week. You will be able to share posts, comments, photos, and event RSVPs with each other. You will be able to keep track of upcoming meetings and events, who’s bringing what, and what’s going on each other’s lives.
For information on how to join Petra on Realm
, including answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click on the button below. You can also ask the people staffing the Hubs on a Sunday morning. Watch for more info over the next few weeks!
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The
Men's Prayer Set which had been taking place on Friday mornings at 6 a.m. has now been moved to
Thursday mornings at 6 a.m. All men are invited to join us in the Prayer Room for personal prayer, regional transformation, and anything else the Spirit leads us to. For more info, contact Joe Smucker at
sjsmucker@gmail.com.
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A Senior Adult (62+) Women's Dinner is set for Saturday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. in the Petra Café. Sign up online, via the Petra App, or in the Atrium on April 29 or May 6.
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SNAP
(Special Needs at Petra)
Dads
are invited to a complimentary breakfast at Shady Maple
on Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. Contact
Darrell Eberly
or
Jason Lehman
for more information.
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Petra Women's Event
- If you long to be released into your full purpose and calling as a woman of God, you will not want to miss this Women's Event next Friday, April 27! The evening will open at 6:30 with coffee and a greeting time, followed by worship, sharing by our speakers, and a ministry time - capped off with food and fellowship. All women ages 14 and up are invited!
We are excited to hear personal testimonies from three women who will share their own journey of finding their voice:
- Kim Williamson - Children's Pastor, Petra Church
- Jodi Seidler - Director of Development, Global Missions, Elim Fellowship
- Cindy Scott - Founder and Executive Director, Bridges Coaching & Executive Director of Groups, Worship Center
Registration is FREE, but we are asking you to sign up to reserve your seat. Sign up online, via the Petra App, or in the Atrium
by this Sunday.
We are encouraging each woman who attends to complete the Gifts Profile at
giftsurvey.petra.church
prior to the event. We hope to see you there!
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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. Dr. Chick Coles will be sharing his story. After breakfast we will be hiking at the Welsh Mountain Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon.
Read more
petra.church
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Join us for a
Men’s Spring Backpacking Trip
from Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10. We will be hiking approximately 25 miles of the West Rim of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. You will need to provide your own gear and food. The cost is $20. Register online, through the Petra App, or in the lobby from April 29 through May 13. Note that space is limited.
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Chicken Barbecue Fundraiser Meal
- Enjoy delicious chicken barbecue
this Sunday
at 12:30 p.m. as a fundraiser for the Hopewell Summer Camps! Other menu items include mac and cheese, applesauce, salad, rolls, and dessert. Funds will go toward the Camps' Scholarship Fund as well as for operating expenses. Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service.
Hopewell Summer Camp
is a place where thousands of kids’ and teens’ lives have been changed through meeting God, having fun, and making life-changing friendships. T
here are three unique camps held each summer: a Senior High Camp (for youth who have completed grades 9-12) from June 25-29; a Junior High Camp (for youth who have completed grades 6-8) from July 16-20; and a Kids’ Camp (for kids who have completed grades 2-5 and are at least 8 years old) from August 13-17. For more information, pick up a brochure from the Resource Center or the Kids’ Hub!
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High School Mulch Fundraiser
Place your order NOW to help send our High School Students on two mission trips through Youth With A Mission (YWAM) this summer! You can pay now or on the day of delivery. Click on the link below to order.
Read more
petra.church
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Gardeners
If you are interested in a garden plot through Seeds for Hope Community Gardens, we suggest you apply right away! There are only about ten 12' X 20' in-ground plots left. Apply
online
or pick up a print application from the church office. For questions, e-mail
seedsforhope@petra.church
.
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Mission Prayer Focus
-
Darryl and Joyce Henson
are Petra missionaries serving as directors of InSTEP Ministries, a ministry that supports, trains, encourages, and provides resources to pastors and churches in Europe and Russia. Pray for wisdom as they counsel and mentor pastors and ministry leaders. Pray also for God’s leading and favor as they move their base of operations from the Ukraine to Poland in the coming months and experience the transitions that go with relocating to another country and culture.
Mission Trip, Ukraine
- A short-term mission trip is being planned for August 16-26 to serve and teach at an English camp for kids in Poltava, Ukraine. This will be the third time that a team is going to work with this church. Would you be interested in joining the team? You need to be at least 18 years old, energetic, and ready to teach English to children and young teens (no special training needed). The approximate cost will be $1,600 per person. An informational meeting will be held
this Sunday
at 12:30 p.m. in Conference 228 (Office Wing). For questions, please contact Jennifer Richter at
richterjen77@hotmail.com
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Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
- Pastors Mario and Jeanette Araya on behalf of Peniel Ministries invite you to a chicken barbecue fundraiser on Saturday, April 28, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The location will be at Hibshman's Auto Service at 4630 Division Highway (Route 322), Blue Ball, between Ewell Road and Toddy Drive.
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Petra Family News
Birth
Blessings to Jeremy and Crystal Stoltzfus upon the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Rose, on Tuesday.
Members
Congratulations to Daniel M. and Rachel Ann Smucker, who have recently joined the Petra Church family as members.
Celebration of Life
The memorial service for Carl James will be this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Last Week Update
April 15, 2018
Attendance
1,546
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$54,808
Last Week's Giving:
$48,300
Building Fund
$930
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