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BELONG: The Journey - The focus of BELONG this Sunday is “Partner.” If you're interested in pursuing membership at Petra, this is the session to come to! Join us in the BELONG Room at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.
SONGS - Battle Belongs, Firm Foundation (He Won't), Pride Of A Father, It Is Well
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THIS SUNDAY: Lead Pastor Brian Coles is kicking off a 6-week teaching series called God is Our Refuge with a message titled, "God is Our Rest." This series will help us understand how life has taught us to fend for ourselves and how our self-protection and self-comfort actually keeps us from connecting to God’s friendship and provision. Throughout this series we will learn how to rely on God and openly receive his protection, hope, security, deliverance, approval, and comfort.
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Child Dedication - Blessings to the children being dedicated this Sunday!
9 a.m. Service: Tatum Matthew Glick, son of Matt and Bethany; and Lane Brooks Strothers, son of Zach and Kelsey. 11 a.m. Service: Kalayah Belle and Makenna Paisley Hansen, daughters of James & Rosy; Cannon Zook, son of Jeremy and Sheena; Judah Michael Zook, son of Jordan and Miranda; and Oaklyn Mae Zook, daughter of Jesse & Madison.
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Fundraiser Meal - Join us for a taco salad fundraiser meal this Sunday, January 29, at 12:30 p.m. in the Café in support of our Youth Bible Quizzing Teams! Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service.
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Cancellation Policy
In case of snow or other inclement weather, check the Petra website, the Petra App, or WJTL's online listing. For Sunday morning services you can also check Facebook. To receive notifications through the Petra App, please make sure your notifications are turned on in settings.
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"God is Our Refuge" Study Groups
This Sunday is the last day you can register for Petra Groups as many begin next week.
Through participating in our new "God is Our Refuge" study, we hope you find a new identity in your Heavenly Father's embrace.
Five groups are still open for you to consider joining! For more information you can visit the table in the Atrium or Lobby this Sunday or register below now through Sunday!
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FREEDOM Study Group
Over this 12-week journey, you'll learn some simple but dynamic truths that will deepen your relationship with God, replace performance with peace, break off shame, help you to live in the Spirit, choose forgiveness, speak words of life over yourself and your community, replace judgments with blessings, and SO MUCH MORE!
This group will be offered on Sunday mornings beginning this Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Oasis.
There are still a few days to register! To join this group, visit the table in the Atrium or Lobby or register below!
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In addition to the God is Our Refuge discussion groups and a FREEDOM group beginning next week, we will be offering five support groups.
Care & Support Groups
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Adoptive and Foster Support Group: This is a new group led by Kevin and Sarah Esh that will offer support to any families with foster or adopted children through connection, worship, prayer, fellowship, and teachings. They will meet monthly beginning this Saturday, January 28 - May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $30/family for the term. You can join at any time. Register here.
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Hope After Abortion: This is a 4-week support group led by Trish Scalfani for women 18+ to begin processing abortion woundedness. They will meet on Tuesdays from January 31 - Febuary 21 at 6:30 p.m. No Cost. Register here by this Sunday.
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Dancing on the Waves: A Miscarriage Support Group - This is a confidential group led by Candace Gudgeon that will offer support to women 18+ who are grieving miscarriage loss, both recent and distant. It will meet on Wednesdays weekly from February 1 - March 22 at 7 p.m. in the BELONG Room. Cost: $10. Register here by this Wednesday.
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GriefShare: This group, led by Scott and Lisa Hurst, is a safe place to process grief from the loss by death of a family member or friend. It will meet on Tuesdays from February 28 - May 16 at 7 p.m. You can join at any time. Register here.
Sign up online or at one of the tables by this Sunday, January 29. See our full list of groups offered this Winter, here.
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Understanding Gender & Sexuality
For those of you who may have missed the announcement this past Sunday, the 3 recordings of our Understanding Gender & Sexuailty Seminar Series have been produced and are avaliable for you to watch, rewatch, and share with whomever you wish. Thank you for your patience in this process. We hope you enjoy!
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Pinewood Derby
This Sunday is your last chance to pick up a car kit! Register and purchase your car kit online for $5.50 a kit. Then pick up your pre-purchased car kit in the Kids' Hub this Sunday! For more information, contact Kerry Shuman at 570-274-2243.
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Kingdom Kids Family Fun Night
Join us for a Family Fun Night at The Castle Roller Skating Rink in Lancaster on Sunday, February 5, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.! The cost is $5 per family. Skate rental is not included; it’s $4 for quads and inlines. If you bring your own skates, they must meet Castle requirements. Each Kingdom Kid up through Grade 4 will receive a coupon for a free slice of pizza and drink from the concession stand. Register by this Wednesday, February 1.
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Bible Quizzing
This Sunday, the Petra teams will be quizzing at Hinkletown at 6:30 p.m. The quizzing will be on Exodus chapter 6, verses 1-13 and 9-26.
Come on out to cheer on our quizzers!
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Mission Trip Opportunity
Devan and Kristen Colby are leading a team of young adults (ages 18-28) to South Texas and Mexico from June 27 to July 11. They will be partnering with YWAM South Texas to help with fixing houses, evangelizing, working with churches in Texas & Mexico, and so much more! Applications are due this Wednesday, February 1. See below for more info!
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Sweetheart Night
Bring your sweetheart to Petra on Saturday, February 18, at 6 p.m. for an elegant evening featuring a delicious meal with prime rib, shrimp, crème brûlée, and more! There will be live music and time to connect with other couples. Married and engaged couples of all ages are welcome. The cost is $40 per couple. Childcare is available for Babies through Grade 4 with a suggested donation of $10/child. A pizza meal will be provided for the children. Seats are limited, so make sure you register NOW!
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Women's Groups
Ruth - Loss, Love, & Legacy: This bible study group is open to women 18+ and will study Ruth's journey of unbearable loss, redeeming love, and divine legacy. They will meet on...
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Mondays at 9:30 a.m. Led by Lois Good. January 30 - March 13
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Thursdays at 7 p.m. Led by Kim Glick. February 2 - March 16
Cost: $22. Register by this Sunday, January 29.
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Lipstick & Crayons
Is a Fellowship group for Moms and Children. This Wednesday, Feburary 1, we will be serving Jubilee Ministries for our annual service project. Jubilee Ministries exists to serve those affected by incarceration by being ambassadors of life change through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Join us for a morning of learning and service! We will begin at 9:15 a.m. in the Oasis.
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Men's Groups: Conquer
Conquer Series for Men: Bill Bollenbach will be leading this group, which uses a video series containing biblical teaching and proven principles to help men 18+ conquer sexual bondage and walk in freedom. Conquer will meet on Tuesdays from January 31 to April 4 at 7 p.m. Cost: $30. Register by this Sunday!
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Men's Groups: Study
Becoming A King: This video study group will be led by Addison Waite, and it's for men 18+ who want to dive deep into the mission of becoming the kind of man God wants to give his Kingdom to, as well as restoring the image of our strong, present God. This group will meet on Wednesdays from February 1 to March 8 at 7 p.m. Cost: $10. Register by this Sunday!
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Guys' Night Out
Guys’ Night Out is TOMORROW from 6-10 p.m. Any guy 12 and older is invited. Enter at the East Entrance (SLC). We will have pizza, wings, games, prizes, and an RC car competition! Register for the RC car competition below. Bring a friend and come on out! Donations will be received at the event. See you there!
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Senior Adult Breakfast
The Senior Adult Breakfast is happening at Yoder’s Buffet this Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. Join us for a morning of good food, great fellowship and to hear from Petra’s Global Partner, Theresa Newell. The cost for the Breakfast Buffet is $12. You cover your own cost. We look forward to a morning of fellowship with you!
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Baby Bottle Boomerang
This week and next you are still able to pick up a baby bottle! This fundraiser is in support of one of our local outreach partners, Align Life Ministries.
Pick up a bottle from Align's table in the Atrium, fill it with cash and checks, and return it to any of our Hubs by Sunday, February 12. You can also fill a bottle online. See below!
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Missionary Prayer Focus
Alan & Carol Wert and their family serve as Petra missionaries with Eastern Mennonite Missions in Wales, UK. They serve alongside local churches using various methods to equip and do community outreach in a multi-cultural, urban setting. Pray for God’s anointing and wisdom as they seek to be salt and light, share God’s love to those in their community, and serve in small group ministry at their local church!
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Growth Group Opportunity
This Winter, Petra Counselors Jean Synder, LPC, and Josee D'Amore, LMFT, are leading a new growth group for women titled,
"Garden of The Mind: How to Cultivate and Maintain a Healthy Thought Life."
Throughout this 8-week group, each participant will learn how to "take every thought captive" and begin to "renew their mind in Jesus" to reap an abundant harvest of the mind.
This group will meet on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. from February 10 through March 30. Cost is $50 a week per person. Register by contacting Kathy Weiler in the Lifespring Office at 717-354-5394 by next Thursday, February 2.
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS
Birth
Congratulations to Jordon & Krista Smucker on the birth of their baby girl, Alana Violet, who came into this world on January 17!
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LAST WEEK UPDATE
January 22, 2023
Attendance
1,742
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$76,924
Last Week's Giving:
$81,191
Building Fund
$985
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