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This Sunday
is Mother's Day! Pastor Tracy Coles and Marci Dodd will share a message called "The Journey of Motherhood . . . In Light of the Destination."
All women 18+
are invited to pick up a devotional book by Mary Dodd called "The Pink Toolbelt: Spiritual Remodeling for Women" at the West and East entrances of the Sanctuary after each service.
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BELONG: The Journey
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Whether you're a new believer, new attender, or have been coming to Petra for some time, we are committed to helping you fully connect to Jesus and to other people! Join us this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. as we focus on "Grow."
DOVE Hopewell Ministry Training
- The theme of the training this weekend is "Missional Kingdom Communities." The sessions start tomorrow (Friday) at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:30 a.m. Go to this
website
for additional information or contact
Pastor Brian Flewelling
. Graduation will take place this Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Oasis.
Eastgate House of Prayer
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Join us this Tuesday at 7 p.m. for an evening of Devotional Worship led by Melanie Nolt. This prayer format is designed to provide an anointed atmosphere for meditating on the Word, lingering in God's presence, and listening to his voice. Kara Sensenig will share a brief meditation, and a communion table will be available throughout the evening. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
Community Blood Drive
- Petra will be hosting a community blood drive
tomorrow
(Friday) from 2 to 7 p.m. in the MPR lobby. Everyone who donates will receive an Oregon Dairy BOGO free ice cream cone or dish and a Papa John's BOGO free large pizza coupon. A form of ID is required to donate. For more information, call 1-800-771-0059.
2018 Primary Election Voter Guides
(for Governor and U.S. Senate) from the Pennsylvania Family Council can be found in the Resource Center.
First Responders Appreciation Day
- We will be recognizing first responders on Sunday, June 3, as a way to convey our thanks for their courage, commitment, and extraordinary service. This is for both Petra and community people who serve as fire fighters, EMTs, law enforcement officers, and others who respond to emergency situations. If you are a Petra first responder, feel free to invite your peers. First responders will receive free tickets to a Reading Phillies baseball game and be offered a pizza lunch after the 11 a.m. service.
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Don't miss
Petra's 2018 Missions Festival
next Saturday and Sunday, May 19 and 20! The theme is "Celebrating the Mission."
We are all encouraged to reach out to others in our community next Saturday through
Acts of Kindness Outreach!
Can you help clean out the Petra Homestead in preparation for remodeling? Buy small gifts of appreciation for your local police officers? Surprise people at a nearby laundromat by paying to do their laundry? Help prepare a care basket for Good Samaritan Services? There are a number of great outreach opportunities! Sign up
online
by next Thursday
or at the East or West Hub
this Sunday!
As part of our Acts of Kindness Outreach,
we will be covering our county in prayer.
Here is a listing of scheduled prayer times for next Saturday:
Region A -
Led by Gabe and Blanche Pilotti and Linda Buck - Welsh Mountain Reserve, Gault Road (off of Rt. 897), 8:45 a.m.
Region E -
Led by Elizabeth Bell Stoltzfus - Fairmount Homes, 10 a.m.
Region I -
Led by Janiece Seldomridge - Meet in the Petra parking lot, 8 a.m.
Region K -
Led by Shelvie Kohl - Terre Hill Park, 12 noon
Region O -
Led by Emily Morrison - Applebee’s Parking lot, Ephrata, 9 a.m.
If your region is not listed and you would be willing to lead a
one-hour prayer walk or gathering in your region
, please contact Pastor Erma at
ermaz@petra.church
.
Plan now for an
International Meal
in the Café next Saturday from 4:30 to 6 p.m.! Mac ‘n cheese and chicken nuggets will also be served as an option for the children. Registration is required; please register
online
by next Thursday
or sign up at the East or West Hub
this Sunday.
The cost is by donation. We are still looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and serve the food. If you can help, please contact
Edna Beiler
. Come and have some fun as we work together!
Check out a wide variety of
Missions Displays
on Saturday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday before and after the services. Each person will be issued a Petra Missions Festival "passport" which will be stamped after receiving an introduction to a Petra missionary, mission agency, or local outreach ministry at a particular display. Anyone age 16 or older who receives at least 15 stamps is eligible to enter a drawing for $700 toward a Petra-approved missions trip! Youth aged 11-15 with at least 15 stamps are eligible for their own drawing and prize (an assortment of gift cards).
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Our
Missions Celebration next Saturday evening
, beginning at 6:30 p.m., will include worship (led by a young adult team), missionary updates, and a compelling message by Michael Berg, Director of YWAM Orlando. His title is "Ignite a Flame."
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Michael Berg
grew up in Michigan and attended Michigan State University, Lake Michigan College, and University of the Nations. His education culminated with an Executive Master’s degree in Leadership from the University of the Nations. His wife, Darla, grew up in Lancaster County and attended Ecola Hall Bible School and University of the Nations. In 1979, Michael and Darla met in their first Youth With A Mission (YWAM) Discipleship Training School, and were married in 1981. They have three children. In the summer of 1995, Michael and Darla arrived in Orlando, FL, with the written vision of what would become the YWAM Orlando base.
Michael will be speaking on
Sunday morning
as well, with a message entitled "Celebrate Mission."
Children from K-Grade 4
will celebrate missions through their own exciting programs on Saturday evening and Sunday morning! Child care will be available for younger children on Saturday evening.
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Episode 92: Leading Through Teams, Part 6
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We are all dependent on the work and the teamwork of the person serving next to us. How do we maximize our collective energy? In Part 6 (the final podcast) of this series, Pastor Brian Flewelling and Dr. Chick Coles continue to discuss teamwork principles found in John Maxwell's book
The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork
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Episode 93: Changing the World Two Lives at a Time
- A Conversation with Josh & Candace Hahn -
More than ever, people need spiritual fathers and mothers they can share their lives with, and not just teachers. Josh and Candace Hahn share their story about fostering two children; what they’re learning about how God parents broken people; and how to keep their hearts open even at the risk of being hurt.
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Listing of Petra Events -
Check out what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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Beginning the week of June 3, we will be starting three new life groups for anyone at Petra who's interested: a growth group called
“How to Study the Bible”
. . . a new support group called
“Supporting One Another Through Chronic Illness”
. . . and a women’s study by Priscilla Shirer called
“The Armor of God.”
Sign up online, via the Petra App, or in the Atrium beginning May 20.
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Petra Home School Support Group registration forms are now available for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are interested, please contact Cynthia Blank at 717-824-0747 or Janelle Reitz at 717-875-9138. The deadline to register is June 24.
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By joining Realm
, you can manage your personal info at Petra, control your giving, and keep in touch with the groups that matter to you. We can all be connected from anywhere at any time, right from our mobile devices!
Through Realm, everyone at Petra will get a
unique profile
, so we will need different personal e-mail addresses for each adult, even if you are married.
Be assured that Realm keeps your data safe and gives you complete control over what information you share and who can see it.
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.
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Mark your calendars for a
Free Yard Sale
at Petra on Saturday, June 2, from 7 to 11 a.m.!
As you clean out your cupboards, closets, and drawers this Spring, please consider donating unwanted but good-quality items to this yard sale, which serves as a community outreach. You’ll have a chance to drop off those items on the Thursday and Friday prior to the sale.
Then come on out to the sale on Saturday to find some treasures for you and your family!
Lipstick and Crayons
, a Fellowship for Moms and Children - Join us this Wednesday at 9 a.m. for our Finale Fun & Accessory Swap! Each individual is welcome to bring up to four accessories; for every accessory they bring they will be able to take a "new one" home. Come for a relaxed, fun morning along with a special treat to end our year!
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Men's Breakfast
- All guys age 13 and up are invited for some great food and fellowship at Yoder's next Saturday, May 19, at 7 a.m. Josiah (J.J.) Rosales will be sharing his story. Josiah and his wife Christina volunteer as high school youth leaders for Petra Student Ministries, and he works at Maple Farm Nursing Home on the Maintenance Team. Josiah is also a recent graduate of the Men of Iron Petra STRONG27 Mentorship Program. Tap the button below to watch Josiah’s journey with Men of Iron. After breakfast we will be hiking at the Welsh Mountain Preserve from 9 a.m. to noon.
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A
Men’s Spring Backpacking Trip
will run 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 Atrium
this Sunday
. Note that space is limited.
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Vacation Bible School
- Get ready for the best week of the summer! It’s our annual VBS – this year called “Shipwrecked!” Kids from age 4 through grade 5 will make new friends, play creative games, enjoy tropical treats, and sing amazing songs – all while learning that Jesus rescues us from life’s storms! VBS will run Monday through Friday, June 11-15, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Register online or at the table at the Kids' Hub beginning this Sunday.
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The Petra Homestead Project
(renovation of the farmhouse) now has architectural plans and a time frame for construction. Check out the status of the renovation at the table in the Atrium
this Sunday.
A special offering toward the Petra Homestead Project will be received this Sunday as well. If you are interested in helping with this project, or have questions about it, talk with the person staffing the table between services. Matt Kulp, who is leading the renovation, can be reached at
mattk@showcasegroup.biz
or 717-278-3889.
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Mission Prayer Focus
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Randy and Bonnie Martin
are preparing to begin a long-term mission assignment to Kenya, Africa, this summer to assist Pastor Titus Mbai of Destiny Ministries with evangelism crusades throughout East Africa. Pray for God’s leading, favor, and provision as they raise their support and make preparations for their mission assignment.
Tenth Anniversary Celebration Banquet, InSTEP Ministries International
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Missionaries Darryl and Joyce Henson, who mentor and train pastors and church leaders throughout Europe and Russia, invite everyone to this special anniversary banquet next Friday, May 18, at 6:15 p.m. at Yoder's. We will hear words of encouragement from several American pastors as well as some from Europe and Russia. There is no charge for the meal, but you will have an opportunity to give toward this ministry. Please register at
instepministriesinternational.org
by Tuesday
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A Night with the Musselmans
is planned for Tuesday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the Springside Barn in East Earl. Hear more in-depth who Ben and Kayte Musselman are, what child trafficking is, and where they are headed with ZOE Thailand. To reserve a seat, or for any questions, contact Andrea Kauffman at
Kauffman701@gmail.com
or 717-723-2807.
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Petra Family News
Graduates
Congratulations to Jon Ann Frederick and Deborah Flynn, who are graduating from the DOVE Hopewell Ministry School this Saturday.
Sympathy
Our love and sympathy to Kathy Hannum upon the passing of her mother on Sunday morning.
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Last Week Update
May 6, 2018
Attendance
1,593
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$54,808
Last Week's Giving:
$56,233
Building Fund
$1,710
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