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This Sunday
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In a message called “It’s Not About the Money,” Pastor Brian Flewelling will examine our relationship to money by looking at a story from the life of Abraham and show us how money can express our love for God and his people.
BELONG: The Journey
- The focus will be on "The Holy Spirit." We will look
at how Jesus' first disciples interacted with the Holy Spirit and how we can relate to the Spirit today. Join us at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. in the Oasis.
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Songs
This Sunday
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Great Things, Anthem, Great Are You Lord, King of Kings, Great I Am
Cancellation Policy
- In case of snow or other inclement weather, check the Petra website or WJTL's online listing. For the Sunday morning services you can also check Facebook. To receive notifications through the Petra App, you will have to enable them in Settings, which is accessed at the upper left-hand corner of the App.
Baby Bottle Boomerang
- We invite everyone to take part in our annual Baby Bottle Boomerang, which serves as a fundraiser for Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services - now called Align Life Ministries. Pick up a bottle from the West Hub or the counter in the Atrium, fill it with cash, coins, or checks, and return it to the East or West Hub by Sunday, February 9.
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Listing of Petra Events -
See what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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ACTIVATE School of the Prophetic
- Join us this Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Session 2 of our ACTIVATE School of the Prophetic. Dale and LuAnne Mast, Senior Pastors of Destiny Christian Church in Dover, Delaware, will share on “Prophetic Delivery and Protocol.” Dale and LuAnne teach together nationally and internationally, also moving in deliverance and prophetic ministry. They will discuss the process of receiving and delivering a prophetic word and equip us to do the same. Childcare is provided through age 7. If you plan to attend with children, please respond directly to Andrea Michener, our EHOP Childcare Coordinator, at
ajm7772930@yahoo.com
. Don't miss this opportunity to be equipped to use your gifts in a safe and life-giving environment!
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Sign up now for our Winter Term Groups!
All groups begin the week of February 2. Sign up online, by using the bulletin flap or Petra Groups handout, or at the Resource Hub in the Atrium through February 2.
Growth Group
In
Rhythms,
you will grow in friendship with others through time together in God's Word and outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, and encountering real-life challenges. Group size: up to 10.
Sundays from 12:30-5:30 p.m. beginning February 2 (For both men and women)
Men's Groups
"Wild at Heart Basic"
offers a quest into the recovery of a man’s masculine soul, the release of
his heart, his passions, and his true nature – all given by God.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning February 4
The
Conquer Series
is a powerful cinematic study that is transforming the lives of men around the world. It contains Biblical teaching and proven principles to help men conquer sexual bondage and walk in freedom.
Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning February 6
Through
7 Challenges Men Encounter
, you will be able to counter our culture’s redefinition of manhood by rejecting passivity, accepting responsibility, leading courageously, loving
unconditionally, living with integrity, serving humbly, and investing eternally.
Tuesdays at 6 a.m. beginning February 4
A
Connect Group
will give men 40+ a chance to hear each other’s stories, study specific biblical topics, and serve in the community.
First and third Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning February 5
Women's Groups
In
"Hosea – Unfailing Love Conquers Everything,"
you will be amazed at the love of the prophet Hosea for his wayward spouse, and even more amazed by God’s love for his wayward people.
Mondays at 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays at 7 p.m. beginning the week of February 2
Using the book
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way
,
Real Talk
will help us deal with life’s disappointments and offenses when they leave us feeling hurt and alone. Group size: 8.
Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning February 18
In
Flourish
, you will come into rooted relationships with other women as you dig into God’s love and truth through six topics: God’s Word, prayer, identity, calling, kinship, and gratitude. Group size: 8.
Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning February 10 (one-year commitment)
The
Walking Group
will continue to meet for friendship and exercise either outdoors on the Petra Walking Path or indoors in case of inclement weather.
Second Tuesday from 6-7 p.m. beginning February 11 (Join at any time.)
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TRUEish
Six tests for discerning truth
February 2-March 8
The world is full of half-truths and partial lies. Even in the Church there are voices advocating for you to live, practice, and believe certain ideas that aren’t always healthy or Christ-like. How do we discern what to listen to and who to trust? We want to give you six tests that will help you filter fact from fiction, and what is true from what is “true-ish.” Ephesians 4:14
Interested in joining a TRUEish discussion group?
Discussion groups typically meet weekly in someone’s home for the six weeks of the teaching series. In a discussion group you can expect to meet other people from Petra, read the Bible together, discuss the message, pray and worship, and share how to apply what you’re learning to everyday life.
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2020 Cleansing Stream
- Would you like to walk in confidence through this journey we call “life?” Do you desire deeper intimacy with our Father God but don’t know how to get there? Online registration is now open for participation in the Cleansing Stream Seminar at Petra. Choose between Sunday evening classes running from March 22 - May 3 from 6-8 p.m. (excluding Easter Sunday) or Tuesday evening classes running from March 31 - May 5 from 7-9 p.m. Childcare through age 7 will be provided on a donation basis for both seminar evenings. The One-Day Event will take place at Petra on Saturday, May 2. Please register online or at the Resource Hub by March 8.
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2020 Sweetheart Night
- Bring your sweetheart to Petra on Sunday evening, February 9, for a delicious roast beef dinner and an inspiring message by Garret and Eden Barbush. Garret serves as the President and CEO of Men of Iron, and together they share a passion for helping men and women discover and pursue who God created them to be. Married and engaged couples of all ages are welcome. The cost is $30 per couple. Register online or at the Resource Hub through February 2.
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Don't miss the
Senior Adult (62+) Breakfast
this Saturday
at 8:30 a.m. at Yoder's! As usual, we will be able to choose either the buffet or to order from the menu. Everyone is responsible for his or her own tab. Our speakers are Gene and Steph Flewelling. Register online by
tomorrow (Friday) noon
.
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Women's Night Out
- Join us for a Movie and Chili Night at Petra next Friday, January 31, from 6 to 10 p.m.! All women and girls age 14 and up are invited to a fun night of tasty food – including a charcuterie board (filled with fruit, cheeses, and meats), chili, hot beverages, and tiny desserts – table games, and active games, including archery tag and volleyball. We will also be showing the movie
Unplanned
, which is based on the memoir of Abby Johnson, who became an anti-abortion activist after a life-changing experience at Planned Parenthood. Be aware that, because of several disturbing scenes, girls under age 17 will have to be accompanied by a parent or other adult. We will be offering prayer ministry afterward to those who desire it. There’s no need to register – just come! Donations will be received at the event.
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Guys' Night Out
- It's
tomorrow
(Friday) night! All guys age 12 and up are invited to Guys' Night Out from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Café and Gym. Come on out for pizza, wings, archery tag, volleyball, table games, ice cream, and man time in the Oasis. Feel free to bring a friend! Donations will be received at the event.
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This Sunday
- The Petra teams will be quizzing
at Weaverland this Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
The quizzing will be on Genesis 42:26-44. To see the complete schedule, along with standings, visit this
website
.
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Students in EDGE 56 and 78 are heading to AvalancheXpress this Monday for a fun night of
snow tubing and ice skating
! The cost is $15. Note that in addition to Petra registration, an AvalancheXpress online waiver is required. TODAY is the final day to register!
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This Wednesday is the
High School Winter Formal
! It's from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Oasis. Students, enjoy a night of dressing up, food, friends, and fun! Dress is semi-formal; please be considerate and modest in how you dress. The cost is $15. Please register online
by Saturday
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This year, for our
Family Fun Night
, we’re going off campus to roller skate! Join us at The Castle in Lancaster next Saturday, February 1, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is free except for the cost of skate rental; it’s $3.50 for quads and $5 for inlines/roller blades. If you bring your own skates, they must comply with Castle requirements. Each Kingdom kid up through Grade 4 will receive a coupon for a free pretzel and small drink to use at the concession stand. Sign up now! Registration closes TODAY!
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Remember to pick up your car kit
this Sunday
for the
Pinewood Derby Races
on March 7! It's the final day for car sales in the Atrium. The cost is $5.50 a kit. Children from age 3 through Grade 8 are eligible to race. There will also be an adult race for anyone from Grade 9 and up. For more information, contact Terry Smoker at 717-442-8263.
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Will you say "yes" to an incredible missions opportunity right at your doorstep this summer?
American Home Life International
is seeking 25 Christian homes to host High School students (both boys and girls, one student per home) from Spain from June 29 through July 26. The students speak English. If you would like to learn more about opening your home to this unique experience, please e-mail or text Lindy Fisher, AHLI Short-Term Director, at
lindaf@amhomelife.org
or 717-725-2753.
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Mission Prayer Focus
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Marta Estrada
is a Petra missionary serving as director of Restoration of the Nations – a ministry that seeks to bring freedom and healing to women in addiction throughout the world. Pray for God’s direction in her ministry, and for wisdom and provision as she seeks to help people caught in addiction in the USA, Colombia, and Thailand.
Can You Help?
A Christian family from Muslim background was forced to flee their home country due to death threats for their faith. Petra Missionaries Bruce and Joyce Heckman, serving with Immerge, are helping them settle in the Lancaster area. Several of the family members have extensive, emergency dental needs totaling more than $7,500 and do not yet have any insurance or means to cover those expenses. If you would like to contribute towards this need, please send your tax-deductible contribution earmarked “Asylum dental needs” to Immerge, PO Box 1061, Brownstown, PA 17508.
Men's Fundraiser Breakfast
- Join the
Ten Million for Christ
team and Pastor Eugen Iordache from Romania on Saturday, February 8, from 7-9 a.m. at Yoder’s! Enjoy a breakfast buffet, great fellowship, and an inspirational message from Pastor Eugen called “Men of Courage, Men of Compassion.” Prepare to be challenged in your faith and to a hear a front-line perspective of what God is doing in Romania. The event is free, but an offering will be received for TMFC’s ministry in Romania. Please RSVP online at
tenmillionforchrist.org
by Thursday, February 6.
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Petra Family News
Members
Congratulations to Bill and LuAnn Bollenbach, Kevin and Gina Miller, and Dustin and Amy Sauder as they have joined the Petra Church family as members.
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Last Week Update
January 19, 2020
Attendance
1,496
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$59,434
Last Week's Giving:
$54,110
Building Fund
$405
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