Thursday, February 3, 2022
Church-Wide Events
This Sunday - Join us as Pastor Brian Flewelling shares Part 2 of our FREEDOM Series with a message called "Following the Right Voice." We'll be looking at God's chiropractic adjustment that brings alignment to our lives.

BELONG: The Journey is our pathway to help you connect, grow, serve, and partner with your church family. The topic this Sunday is "Connect." Join us at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. in the BELONG Room.
Songs This Sunday - We Praise You, Graves Into Gardens, Glory Honor Power, God You're So Good
 
Cancellation Policy - In case of snow or other inclement weather, check the Petra website, the Petra App, 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 - If you picked up a baby bottle on behalf of Align Life Ministries, remember to fill it with money and return it to the East or West Hub by this Sunday. Please return any unfilled bottles as well.
 
The DOVE Global Leadership and Ministry School, in partnership with the Hopewell Network, will offer its next training on Friday evening and Saturday, February 11 & 12. The theme is "Advanced Ministry Skills." The cost for each weekend intensive is $125 per person or $215 per married couple. If you would like to attend the classes that weekend only, you may register and pay at the door. For more info, visit this website.
 
Hiring – Petra is looking for an individual to fill a full-time (40 hours per week) position as Communications Director. Job descriptions are available at the West Hub and online at petra.church/hiring. If interested, please send your resume to Tim Jensen.
Marriage Ministry
Sweetheart Night - If you registered for this event on Saturday, please enter at the Gym Entrance.
Petra Women
Save the Date - We’ve got a fabulous Women’s Night Out planned for Friday, February 25, from 6 to 10 p.m.! We’ll enjoy tacos, an ice cream sundae bar (featuring ice cream from Fox Meadows Creamery), volleyball, table games, and – new this year – Escape Rooms with a Bible-times theme. To participate in an Escape Room, sign up here. Plan for a fun evening together, and bring a friend!
Youth Bible Quizzing
This Sunday - Petra will be hosting Bible quizzing at 6:30 p.m. The focus will be on Joshua chapters 8-10. Petra has seven teams with 37 quizzers this year. Come on out and cheer them on!
Student Ministries
High School Winter Retreat - High School students will enjoy a weekend away at Refreshing Mountain in Stevens, PA, the weekend of February 25-27. They will meet at Petra at 6 p.m. that Friday and return home around 3 p.m. that Sunday. The theme is "Passion," and the cost is $125. Register early to be able to select one of two first-come, first-served activities Saturday afternoon requiring advance reservations. The deadline to register is next Thursday, February 10.
Kingdom Kids
Join us for a Kingdom Kids' Family Fun Night at The Castle Roller Skating Rink in Lancaster on Sunday, February 20, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.! The cost is $5 per family. Skate rental is not included; it’s $3.50 for quads and $5 for inlines. 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 slice of pizza and drink from the concession stand. Register online by February 16.
Global Missions
Mission Prayer Focus - Tina Moore serves as a Petra missionary in Guatemala with Orphan Resources International (ORI) in their Steps of Hope program. Pray for God's anointing as she ministers to children in the orphanages, taking them through the steps of salvation and emotional healing to help them become all that God created, destined, and prepared for them to be. Pray also for God's provision as she serves.
Petra Family News

Passing
Our dear sister Diane Snyder transitioned to her heavenly home on January 27. Her Celebration of Life will be this Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Oasis. Our love, prayers, and sympathy to her husband, Wayne.
 
Member
Congratulations to Emmanuel Dexter as he has joined the Petra Church family as a member.
 
Thank You
I thank God for his miraculous healing power through my hospital stay and recovery time at home. And I thank you, Petra Church family, for your many prayers, meals, cards, and encouragements. We are so blessed! Titus Reiff
Last Week Update
January 30, 2022
 
Attendance
1,612

General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$70,192
Last Week's Giving:
$67,598

Building Fund
$427