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This Sunday
Happy Birthday Petra! This Sunday, during our morning services, we will honor and reflect on 40 years of Ministry here at Petra Church! Join us for this special morning featuring a video recap and testimonies of God’s faithfulness. Pastors Brian Coles and Lester Zimmerman will take us on a trip down memory lane, and there will be a sweet treat to take home. See you soon!
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SONGS - Let God Arise, I Am Free, Mighty To Save, Salvation Belongs To Our God, God Of Justice, Revelation Song, What A Mighty God We Serve
BELONG: The Journey - The focus of BELONG this Sunday will be "Connect." We'll help you discover both the short-term and ongoing Petra Groups, as well as the different resources, care, and relational environments here at Petra. Join us in the BELONG Room at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m.
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Time Change - Don’t forget to “fall back” this Sunday, November 5, as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. Set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night! | | | |
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Deeper Night
We'd love to see you at Deeper Night tomorrow at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary! Deeper Night is a time for our community to join together to freely worship, open scripture, and receive personal ministry as we pursue the deeper things of the Lord. We hope you join us for this special evening of encouragement.
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Water Baptism
Our next Water Baptism is coming up on Sunday, November 12! Water baptism is a public declaration that symbolizes dying to yourself and gaining a new life in Christ. Baptism is for anyone 10+ who wants to take this next step on their spiritual walk, including those who were too young to understand a previous baptism or have made a recommitment to the Lord and wish to be baptized a second time. If interested, please plan to attend the last class this Sunday, November 5, at 11 a.m. Register below!
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International Day of Prayer
Petra’s Prayer Ministry is holding a Prayer meeting for the persecuted church from 7 - 8:30 p.m. this Sunday, November 5, in the Oasis. There will be a video on the International Persecuted Church, and Prayer Ministry Leader Mike Ingold will be sharing about the churches in Ukraine. There will also be prayer information tables set up for personal prayer time. If you have a heart for your persecuted Christian brothers and sisters, join us on November 5.
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Learn to steward your money well! Petra is hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University this Fall. This course will be led by Ken Martin and will meet in the Petra Café at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings beginning November 8 through December 20. Throughout these 6 weeks, you will learn how to take control of your money, get out of debt, and create a plan for your future. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. Cost is $79.99. Register below! | | | |
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FALL FEST RECAP
What an amazing day at our Fall Fest! This past Saturday, we blessed around 3,000 people with food, games, prizes, face painting, and a day of FUN in the sun! The 80-degree weather made it feel more like a summer fest, but we were grateful for the warmth! Thank you to all of you who came out and enjoyed the day, as well as to all 300+ of you who volunteered your time. We could not have done it without you! We are blessed with such an amazing community of people to help us pull off this event every year by bringing Jesus’ love, healing, and hope through their smiles, prayers, and servant hands! Thank you, Jesus, for another successful Fall Fest!
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Our Core Values make up who we are here at Petra Church!
Here are ours!
1. The Father Heart of God
We love seeing people awaken to the fatherly love of God. God, the infinite creator and perfect judge, loves each one of his children uniquely. This revelation of his goodness helps us relate to his healing, affection, and friendship as well as his instruction, protection, and government.
2. Devotion to Jesus
We are passionate about every person encountering Jesus and experiencing personal salvation and relationship in him. Our goal is for everyone to follow him, grow in him, love like him, serve like him, and lead like him.
3. Empowerment of the Holy Spirit
We want to abide in the Holy Spirit and participate in his ongoing ministry, gifts, and power to grow as Jesus’ disciples and complete the mission he entrusted to us.
4. Commitment to Scripture, Worship, and Prayer
We prioritize the authority of God’s Word in our lives and cultivating habits of worship and prayer, both personally and in communal gatherings. These are essential to our connecting to God’s presence and Lordship.
5. Living in Community
We express loving relationships as a church family by connecting, caring, serving, growing, and leading in healthy groups and teams.
6. Healing and Freedom
We are devoted to developing a culture of compassion and healing. Freedom comes through God’s gracious love and redemptive truths, and through loving and committed relationships. These are essential ingredients to the restoration of our lives, families, and communities.
7. Sharing Jesus and Serving Others
We are committed to sharing Jesus’ love, healing, and hope through personal relationships and intentional outreach locally and globally. We build God’s kingdom through practical and spiritual gifts to meet needs and serve others.
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Operation Christmas Child
It's that time of year again! You can pick up a shoebox in the Atrium to fill with gifts and supplies for Operation Christmas Child! Boxes will be delivered by Samaritan's Purse to children all around the world who are in need...just in time for Christmas! You can also sign up to help with our Drop-Off Center at Petra from November 13-20. This year, we will not be having a Treasure Chest Store. A list of suggested items to purchase is below! Please note, that there will be no Children's Church on November 12 since it's also our Water Baptism Service.
Our shoebox dedication is on Sunday, November 12!
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The Rally
Calling all Middle and High Schoolers (Grades 6-12)! You won't want to miss our annual All-Night Regional Event at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 17, here at Petra Church! This year, enjoy live concerts by Riley Clemmons and Jonathan Traylor! The all-nighter also includes games, worship, teaching, four hours at Spooky Nook Sports, and ends with breakfast at Shady Maple. Pickup is at Petra Church at 7 a.m. on Saturday, November 18. The cost is $60 per student. Invite your friends and get your tickets! It's going to be awesome!
Petra Families are invited to attend the concert portion (7-10 p.m.) for $30/ticket. Get your tickets below!
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Friendsgiving
Young Adults, this one’s for you! If you’re between the ages of 18 and 28, you are invited to a Friendsgiving on Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. in the Oasis. Come for a time of community, games, and, of course…turkey! Bring your favorite Thanksgiving dish to share. We can’t wait to see you at this holiday extravaganza!
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Game Night
All Senior Adults (62+) are invited to a Game Night in the Petra Café next Saturday, November 11, at 6 p.m. Come for corn hole, table games, and lots of fun and fellowship! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Feel free to bring table games. No need to register, just come on out!
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Food Bank
We are looking for volunteers to sort and pack canned goods from an incoming donation of 3,000 pounds at our Food Bank next Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you're willing and able to help with this project, please contact Mike Steffy with your name and how many people will attend. Children are welcome!
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Missionary Prayer Focus
Steve & Sara Petersheim serve as Petra missionaries with WeCare Prison Ministries in Alabama. They serve as hosts and help with maintaining the facilities. Pray for God’s protection, health, and provision over them as they host and serve those doing ministry outreach in the local prisons.
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DOVE Global
The 2023-24 DOVE Global Leadership and Ministry School, in partnership with the Hopewell Network, will offer its third-weekend intensive next Friday evening and Saturday, November 10 and 11, in the Oasis. The times are Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The theme is “Helping People Find Freedom." The cost is $75 for an application fee and $125 for each weekend intensive; the cost for a married couple is $215 per weekend. Partial scholarships from Petra are available for Petra attendees. For more information or to register, see below.
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS
Death
Our brother Les Yoder, husband of Suzanne Yoder and father of Shane (Katelyn) and Jordan Yoder, peacefully transitioned to his eternal home on October 30. We extend our prayers and love to the Yoder family during this time. There will be a viewing this Sunday, November 5, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., and on Monday, November 6, from 10-11 a.m. followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 11 a.m. here at Petra.
Another brother, Russ Bacon, transitioned to his heavenly home on October 31. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, in the Oasis. We extend our love and sympathy to his wife, Deb, and their family. May you feel the arms of Jesus around you during this time.
Members
Congratulations to Heather & Tony Carrasco and Alla & Eduard Kalash on becoming members of our Petra Family!
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS CONT
Sympathy
Our prayers and sympathy to Jerry & Linette Zeiset and their family on the passing of Linette's father. Our prayers and sympathy also to Glenn & Velma Hershey and their family on the passing of Glenn's mother. Our hearts go out to both of you during this time.
We also lift up Barbara Kraybill on the passing of her husband, Doug, who was also Christina (Josiah) Rosales's stepfather. We hope you feel God's love and care surround you and your family during this time.
LAST WEEK UPDATE
October 29, 2023
Attendance
1,729
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$81,730
Last Week's Giving:
$66,758
Building Fund
$2,388
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