This Sunday
- Senior Pastor Lester Zimmerman will be bringing us a message called "Hope for Restored Relationships." This is Part 2 of our "When Pigs Fly" series, focusing on the God of miracles.
BELONG: The Journey
- Whether you're new at Petra or have been coming for a while, join us this Sunday at 11:30 a.m. as we explore the topic of "Partner." If you are interested in pursuing church membership at Petra, this is the session to come to!
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Songs This Sunday
- You Are Good, Surrounded (Fight My Battles), Another In The Fire, Strong God
Candidate, Senior Pastor
- Pastor Lester will be sharing the results of the discernment process this Sunday regarding Student Ministries Pastor Brian Coles assuming the Senior Pastor position upon Lester's transition.
Eastgate House of Prayer
- Join us this Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a powerful evening of worship, prayer, and teaching. Joe Smucker will share on “Why Jesus is the Worthy Lamb who was Slain,”
and invite us to engage our hearts with Heaven’s cry of praise to him. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
Remember to check out the
Resource Hub
at Petra! It’s at the west end of the Atrium around the corner from the West Hub. This is our new location for registration and resources – some free resources and also the sale of books, music, and the latest message recordings on CD.
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Listing of Petra Events -
See what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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Group Leader Launch
Sunday, September 8, 1 - 3:30 p.m.., Conference 228
This training is designed for leaders launching a group or for any developing leaders looking to understand why we do small groups and how we structure them at Petra. Please
RSVP here
.
Petra Groups
This fall, beginning the week of September 15, we will be offering a variety of Petra Groups to anyone who wants to join. You can sign up at the Resource Hub beginning next Sunday, September 1. Watch for info!
Online registration
is now open for these groups:
Amplified Fitness for Men
,
Amplified Fitness for Women
(one spot remaining),
Conquer Series
(Men),
Wild at Heart Basic
(Men),
Attributes for Men
,
Women's Study Group - Monday
, and
Women's Study Group - Thursday
.
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Episode 158: Deliver Us From Evil
- A Conversation with Betty & Glenn Metzler
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All sin and injustice are built on lies. Most of the time we don't even realize that our operating system may be built on unconscious deviations from God's truth. What are some of these lies, and how did they get here? How do we get rid of them? And how do we form new habits based on truth instead of distortion?
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Episode 159: Recovering Damaged Relationships -
A Conversation with Dan Jensen -
Sometimes a relationship that started out so well can get off course and into the ditch. In this conversation we talk about the uncomfortable process of restoration, the stages of recovery, and the winning mentality.
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Petra Lifespring is creating a group for teens called
The New Normal: A Therapy Group for Teens with Divorced Parents.
This six-week group is for both guys and girls ages 13-17. It’s designed to bring biblical insight, hope, and healing to teens who would like to process the impact of their parents’ divorce in a compassionate, friendly, and confidential environment. Co-leaders are Candace Gudgeon and Jean Snyder of Petra's Counseling Department.
The group will begin Wednesday, September 25, at 5:30 p.m. at Petra. Light refreshments will be available at 5. Weekly sessions are offered without cost. There is a one-time $20 fee for an intake session with Candace. For information and an application, contact Candace at 732-570-3325 or
candaceg@petra.church
. Applications are due by Wednesday, September 4.
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GriefShare
- Are you hurting from the death of a loved one? We believe GriefShare can help. GriefShare is a 13-week support group which begins on Tuesday, September 10, at 7 p.m. Enter at the North Entrance. All are welcome at any time, and there is no cost to participate; workbooks are free. Please register online or by contacting Pastor Titus Kauffman at 354-5394 or
titusk@petra.church
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Regions A & C
(New Holland East & West)
Picnic in the Park
- Join us
this Sunday
for an evening of food and fellowship at the east-most pavilion in the New Holland Park. Feel free to arrive as early as 4 p.m. The meal will be served at 5. Pulled chicken barbecue sandwiches, hot dogs, beverages, ice cream, and paper products will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Feel free to bring board and yard games as well. For more info and to RSVP, contact Laurie Eadline at
laurie.eadline@frontier.com
or 717-354-7514.
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Lineage of Love
- Are you looking for authentic friendships? A deeper understanding of God’s purpose for your life? Freedom to let go of the past? Hope to embrace God’s promises for your future?
If so, we invite you join a small, God-centered, relationship-driven group called Lineage of Love, which will create a pathway for you to journey through the Bible and discuss what you’ve discovered with others. Please be prepared to make a one-year commitment to your group, and see how God transforms your heart, heals your relationships, and ignites your dreams!
Monday groups will meet the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 p.m., beginning September 9. An additional group meeting on Wednesday evenings, designed particularly for young married women, has one remaining opening.
The cost is $28 per person
through Wednesday
and $35 afterward. Sign up by September 8, either online or at the Resource Hub. If interested, we encourage you to register soon since group size is limited.
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Save the Date
- We’ve got a fabulous
Women’s Night Out
lined up for Friday, September 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Petra – featuring yummy food you can cook over the campfire, table games, active games, and time to chat with friends, both old and new. 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) from 6 to 10 p.m. at Petra! Don't miss it! Enter at the Gym Entrance. We'll have lots of fun and food, including hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and ice cream! It's for all guys ages 12 and up. Active events will include volleyball, archery tag, Ultimate Frisbee, and a showing of the movie "Risen." Donations will be accepted at the event. Feel free to bring a friend!
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Men's Backpacking Trip
- Join us September 13-15 as we hike the Black Forest North Loop Trail. This is a 22.6-mile loop trail near Cammal, PA, that features a river and is recommended for only experienced adventurers. The trail offers great vistas, plenty of camping sites, and has great water sources along the trail. We will leave Petra at 5:30 a.m. that Friday and return that Sunday by 5 p.m. Each man is to supply his own gear and food. There’s a cost of $20 for transportation. Register online by Monday, September 9. Space is limited.
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Join us TONIGHT for our one-year anniversary celebration as well as the kick-off to our new year! It’s for all young adults ages 18-28. Don't miss our annual Wing Night with worship, teaching, community, and fun!
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Student Ministries is celebrating summertime with special events at Petra
this Sunday
from 12:30 to 3 p.m.! Everyone in EDGE 56 and EDGE 78 is invited to
Sunday Funday
, which offers a pizza lunch, Italian ice, games, water activities, and cool prizes.
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Everyone in High School is invited to a
Sunday Hangout
with pizza and wings, Italian ice, volleyball, and lawn games. Parents are encouraged to join us in the Oasis for a half-hour meeting at 12:30 for important info and a bird’s-eye view of the coming year.
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Teens, sign up now for the
2019 High School Fall Retreat
, which is set for September 6-8 at Refreshing Mountain! Students will spend the weekend connecting with friends and leaders, worshiping, learning through dynamic teaching times, and lots of fun activities, such as ziplining, swimming, and more. The theme for this year is Acts 9:15: “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name . . ." Register online by September 5.
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Fourth Grade Graduation
takes place
this Sunday!
The children are transitioning from Kingdom Kids to EDGE 56. Parents of fourth graders are welcome to join their child upstairs after check-in for approximately 40 minutes. The fourth graders will then head to the fifth grade room to meet their EDGE 56 leaders.
Step-Up Day,
when all Early Childhood and Elementary children move up their new classes, will take place on Sunday, September 1.
Would you consider joining our team this year?
We currently need around 27 (21 Elementary and 6 Early Childhood) awesome people to join our team and pour into the lives of Petra’s children. It’s 13 Sundays spread out over the course of the year, September to August. Please contact Andrea Kauffman at
andreak@pertra.church
to start the process!
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Petra Homestead Project
– There will NOT be a work day this Saturday as originally planned. The next work day will be Saturday, September 7, when flooring will be installed in the first floor apartment. For more info, and to volunteer, contact Rich Esh at
richesh125@gmail.com
or call or text him at 610-401-6554.
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Blue Ball Elementary Released Time
is looking for volunteer mentors for children in grades 3-6 on Thursday afternoons from 1:45-3:25 during the school year. Volunteers need to love Jesus, love children, and be able to pass the required background checks. New volunteers should come to a staff meeting at Blue Ball Mennonite Church at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday, September 5. The first afternoon with children will be on Thursday, September 12. If interested, call Pastor Kevin Kirkpatrick at 717-598-3515 or Heather Apgar at 717-875-9409.
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Mission Prayer Focus
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Randy and Bonnie Martin
are Petra missionaries serving with Preparing The Way Ministries in East Africa, where they assist Pastor Titus Mbai of Destiny Ministries with evangelism crusades. Pray for God’s leading and anointing as they coordinate plans for evangelistic outreach throughout the region. Pray that God would prepare the hearts of the people to respond to the Good News of Jesus.
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Petra Family News
Death
Our sister Dottie
Gobber transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday morning. Our love and sympathy to her daughter, Lisa Gobber. A viewing will be held in the Oasis this Monday at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11.
Sympathy
Our love and sympathy to Karen Adams upon the death of her mother on Monday.
Wedding
Congratulations to Dustin Zimmerman and Hannah Zimmerman, who will be joined in marriage
this Saturday
. (Not last Saturday, as was erroneously announced. Our apologies.)
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Last Week Update
August 18, 2019
Attendance
1,487
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$57,692
Last Week's Giving:
$48,015
Building Fund
$1,525
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