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This Sunday is Father's Day! Lead Pastor Brian Coles will be sharing the message.
All men 18+ are invited to pick up a candy bar after the services. They will be distributed at the East, West, and North entrances of the Sanctuary.
BELONG: The Journey - The focus of BELONG this Sunday is on "Serve." Discover who God created you to be and the gifts and passions that make you unique. Join us in the Welcome Center at 11:30 a.m.
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Songs This Sunday - There's Nothing That Our God Can't Do, God Of Revival, Fresh Wind, Spirit Of The Living God
Sunday Morning Services - Our services are livestreamed through the Petra App, Facebook, YouTube, and our website at www.petra.church/live. To listen to the service over the phone, dial 717-481-4068.
Petra Café - The Café was a happening place last Sunday at its reopening! Come and enjoy good fellowship over food and beverages every Sunday from 8 to 11 a.m.
Eastgate House of Prayer - Join us for the revealing of Jesus through our movement and dance this Tuesday at 7 p.m.! It will be led by Elizabeth Anne Schenke, a professional dance and movement minister, author, performer, choreographer, and educator. This will be a practical equipping and experiential prayer workshop that will teach us about the power and purpose behind movement and dance for God’s glory and the advancement of his Kingdom. Everyone of all ages is welcome! Please dress in something comfortable and modest so you can move. Childcare is provided through age 7.
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Fourth of July Outreach - On Sunday, July 4, at 7:30 p.m., we will be opening our fields to the community to watch the New Holland Fireworks. Andrew and Brittany Flexer will be selling hot dogs, nachos and cheese, water, and soda from their food truck. The proceeds will benefit missionaries Ben and Kayte Musselman. Bring your blankets and/or lawn chairs and your favorite games to play. The fireworks will start around 9:15 p.m.
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Water Baptism - If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior, we encourage you to be baptized. Water baptism is for anyone at least 10 years old who desires to be baptized. Our next water baptism will take place at the New Holland Pool on Sunday, July 18, at 7:30 p.m. If you desire to be water baptized, please register online and plan to attend an instructional class on either July 4 at 9 a.m. or July 11 at 11 a.m.
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Saturday Night Prayer – God is on the move!! Healings and baptisms are taking place, and God’s love is being shown to others. Praying in the presence of God on Saturday evenings is important partnership with God’s plan. Join us in the Sanctuary every Saturday from 8-9 p.m. Unable to come in person? Join us through Zoom. If you have the Zoom App, use the meeting ID 495 378 0436.
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Mini Golf Activity - If you're 62+ and would enjoy some fun and fellowship over a game of miniature golf, join us at Waters Edge Mini Golf in Bird-in-Hand this Saturday, June 19, at 5:30 p.m. The golf course is adjacent to Bird-in-Hand Restaurant and Motor Inn. Following the golf game we will enjoy ice cream at the snack area. There's no need to register; just come! Both the golf game and the ice cream are self-pay.
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Men's Breakfast – Guys ages 13 and up are invited for some great food and fellowship at Shady Maple this Saturday, June 19, at 7 a.m. Richard Wallace will be sharing his story. Richard was drafted into the Vietnam war in 1969 and served two years with the Army Medical Corps in Germany, where he afterward got involved with the Navigators Christian Organization, ministering to the military. After receiving a BS in nursing in 1979, he worked at VA Hospitals in Dallas and Coatesville and, until 2016, at Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia. Richard has been married to Bonnie for 47 years and has five children and 11 grandchildren. He loves skiing, hiking, swimming, fishing, traveling, music, nature, reading, history, antiques, and many other things – especially discipling people to Jesus Christ.
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Join us next weekend for the 2021 Men’s Spring Backpacking Trip. It’s from Friday, June 25, at 5:30 a.m. through Sunday, June 27, at 5 p.m. We’ll be hiking 20-25 miles on moderate to difficult trails in Lycoming County. You'll have to supply your own backpack, camping gear, and food. If interested, contact Tim Worrell at timworrell@gmail.com.
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Let’s Read! The Petra Student Library's Summer Reading Program will run this summer through August 8. It's open to everyone from Pre-K through Grade 8. Sign up in the Student Library!
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Mission Prayer Focus - Randy and Bonnie Martin are Petra missionaries serving with Preparing The Way Ministries in East Africa, where they focus on evangelism and community empowerment outreach. Pray for God’s favor and anointing, and for wisdom and provision in their ministry.
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You are invited to a Cease Fire Tactical Event with Abbas Hameed. It’s next Friday, June 25, at the New Holland Rifle & Pistol Club at 589 Meetinghouse Road, Gap. There are three time slots available between 3 and 7 p.m. This event will serve as a fundraiser on behalf of Hameed Christian Ministries in its mission to transform lives and bring people to salvation in Christ. If interested, please call 717-961-8575 or 717-615-4911.
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Petra Family News
Weddings
Blessings to Josh Stoltzfus and Ali Sauder, who were united in marriage on June 13.
Blessings also to Devan Colby and Kristen Tamez, who will be married tomorrow, June 18.
Birth
Blessings to Andrew and Elisa Zeiset upon the birth of their daughter, Ciana Adele, on June 11.
Members
Congratulations to Carl and Charlotte Griffin, who recently joined the Petra Church family as members.
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Last Week Update
June 13, 2021
Attendance
1,446
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$63,462
Last Week's Giving:
$77,177
Building Fund
$784
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