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DETAILS: Some of our High School students will serve on the Worship Team this Sunday, while others from EDGE 56, EDGE 78, and High School will serve as our greeters and ushers for the morning!
In addition, the EDGE 78 K-team and the High School summer mission teams will be commissioned.
Learn more about Student Ministries at Petra and how you can get involved by visiting the tables in the Atrium this Sunday. If you’re a student who is interested but has not yet connected, come and meet the leaders and some of your peers! If you're an adult who would like to volunteer with Student Ministries, we'd love to connect with you!
After the 11 a.m. service, join us for a traditional Amish Turkey Dinner fundraiser meal! Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service. Read more under Global Missions.
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Celebrate With Us!
Plan to celebrate your Fourth of July here at Petra Church! Starting at 7:30 p.m., our fields will be open to the community to watch the New Holland Fireworks. Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Nice Size Fries Food Truck, Mr. Mini's Donuts, and Lickity Split's Ice Cream Truck. A percentage of the proceeds will go towards Petra's Food Bank to help feed those in need in our community. Bring your lawn games, chairs, and blankets for a fun evening together! The fireworks will begin around 9:15 p.m.
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Outdoor Water Baptism
Are you ready to take the next step on your spiritual journey? If you're 10+ and have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Savior but have yet to be water baptized, you can take that next step on July 16 at 8 p.m. at the New Holland Pool! Register below or at the Resource Hub, and plan to attend the Baptism Class on July 2 at 9 a.m. or July 9 at 11 a.m.
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Tech Team Volunteer Opportunity
Petra's Tech Ministry is growing! As we upgrade some equipment, we also need to expand our team! A Tech Ministry Training Workshop will be held this Saturday in the Sanctuary from 9-11 a.m. This workshop is open to anyone 14+, with any skill level, from any ministry. Come out for training on Camera, Audio, Video, and Lyrics Presentation. For more information, see below. Questions?
Email Ron Esh.
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NEW 24-Day Devotional
If you want to stay connected to God’s Word while you’re on-the-go this summer, you can sign up to receive 24 days of devotions. This devotional focuses on Paul’s Pastoral Letters to his spiritual sons, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon and will challenge you to grow in spiritual maturity as you discover a newfound appreciation for God as our Father. The first devotional will begin Monday July 3 and will be sent daily through July 26. You can sign up to receive these daily devotions by email, or you can get the full digital booklet online on Petra’s Resource Page. A few printed copies are available at the Resource Hub. This devotional, “Imparting Faith to Spiritual Daughters and Sons,” ties in nicely with Petra’s Fall theme and we think it'll be a real encouragement to you this summer!
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Staff Update
A big thank you to Kathryn Zimmerman for 17 years of service at Petra as one of our Housekeeping Assistants! You have been faithful in stewarding God's house so well for many years, and we are grateful for all the hard work you put into making Petra a clean, safe, beautiful church! May you be blessed as you step into a new season of retirement and enjoy every moment!
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Testimony Page
Did you know there is a place on our website for testimonies of God's faithfulness? We love reading about the goodness of our Heavenly Father and find that it's encouraging to hear how God answers the prayers of his children. Take a moment to remind yourself of the kind of God you serve, and let's rejoice with our Petra Family!
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Missionary Prayer Focus
For the past 18 years, the Hopewell Network of Churches (which Petra is a part of) has been focused on reaching the Isaan people of Thailand with the Gospel. Less than half of the Isaan have heard the Gospel, and only 0.4% are Christian. In 2014, CityLights Church (Hopewell Asia Missions’ first church plant in Thailand) was started. Pray that many more Isaan people would hear and respond to the Gospel through the witness of the believers at CityLights Church. This year they are praying specifically for 20 new believers. Pray that God would raise up more workers to reach this harvest field of 20 million Isaan people. See below for ways you can get involved!
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Fundraiser Meal – Enjoy a traditional Amish Turkey Dinner fundraiser meal this Sunday at 12:30 p.m. in the Café! All proceeds will go towards the High School Students' Summer Mission Trip. Take-outs will be available after the 9 a.m. service. | | | |
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Hopewell Junior High Camp
The second 2023 Hopewell Summer Camp is the Junior High Camp for students who have just finished grades 6 through 8. It will take place at Tel Hai from July 17-21. Pick up a brochure and application from the Resource Hub or visit the Hopewell Summer Camps website for additional information. Scholarship assistance for Petra families is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check with Pastor Nacho about assistance for the Junior High Camp.
The camp fills quickly, so register below NOW!
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THE SEND
On August 5 at the Santander Arena, speakers, and worship leaders including Francis Chan, Andy Byrd, Lindy Coffer, and many others are joining together for a day of worship, prayer, and activation, believing in the awakening of a Jesus Generation! Petra is partnering with THE SEND because we are believing in a new wave of evangelism and missions for our region and the nations! See below for tickets and more information.
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS
Births
Congratulations to LaVern & Molly Hahn on the birth of their baby girl, Charlotte Rose, who came into this world on June 14!
Congratulations also to Gavin & Carina Sauder on the birth of their baby girl, Hannah Rose, who came into this world on June 16!
Wedding
Congratulations to Kathy Fisher & Chris Ebersol, who are getting married tomorrow!
Congratulations also to Grace Imchen & Josh Jensen, who are getting married this Saturday! We pray God's favor and blessing over both of your new covenants!
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS CONT.
Sympathy
Our prayers and sympathy to George Miller as his mother entered her heavenly home on June 13. May you feel God's peace and comfort during this time.
LAST WEEK UPDATE
June 18, 2023
Attendance
1,486
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$76,924
Last Week's Giving:
$56,359
Building Fund
$545
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