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THIS SUNDAY: As we're gearing up for Fall Groups, we thought it would be timely for Pastor Matt Kauffman to give us a deeper understanding of the importance of small groups and of doing life with those around us! We are excited to hear from him as he brings us a message titled "Living in Community."
Step-Up Day - This Sunday is Step-Up Day! All Early Childhood and Elementary Kingdom Kids will move up to their new classes.
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BELONG: The Journey - This Sunday, the focus is "Connect." Find out why relationships are crucial to our lives and how you can connect with our Petra Church family!
**Note: BELONG will again be offered during both services (9:30 & 11:30 a.m.) beginning this Sunday through May 2025.
SONGS: Faithful And True, Yes And Amen, God Of Revival, Authority, Our God Reigns
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Labor Day - The Church Office will be closed this Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. | | | |
2024 Vision Night
Vision Night is next Monday, September 9! We’re excited to worship together, celebrate God’s faithfulness through our ministries and finances, cast vision for 2025, and present the theme verse that will guide us through the next year! We will kick off the night at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
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Child Dedication
Our next Child Dedication is coming up on Sunday, September 29! If you want to dedicate your child or children to the Lord, please register below by Wednesday, September 18.
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We're Hiring!
Petra is actively looking to hire a full-time Communications Director. If you are great at managing details and enjoy leading teams of creatives, writing, facilitating promotion, and managing social media, we’d love to talk to you! If interested, you can pick up a job description at the West Hub or find out more below.
We’re also looking for someone to fill a part-time Housekeeping Assistant position here at Petra. If you enjoy cleaning and organizing in a mission-oriented culture that offers lots of flexibility, this one’s for you! You can pick up a job description at the West Hub or find out more below.
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Safety Team Training
On Sunday, September 8, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Oasis, we will be hosting a training for all our safety team members! Tom Davis with TD Protection Services will be here to equip our teams and staff on De-Escalation. We’re always looking for people who are passionate about protecting and keeping a watchful eye over our church community. If you want to learn more about joining our Safety Team and would like to attend this training, please email Tim Jensen.
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We invite you to join a Petra Group this Fall! Click on each heading for the list of groups in that category or click on a specific group for more information and to register.
Growth Groups
Uncharted, FREEDOM, How We Love, and The Awe of God
Men's Groups
Anchoredman and Conquer Series
Women's Groups
Luke - Gut Level Compassion (Mondays), Luke - Gut Level Compassion (Thursdays), 360 Challenge, Women's Care & Share (Tuesdays), Women's Care & Share (Thursdays), Lit 'N Latte, Lipstick & Crayons, Sewing For Hope
Support Groups
ELANCO Celebrate Recovery and GriefShare
Visit the table in the Lobby or Atrium this Sunday for more information. Sign up online or at the Resource Hub now through Sunday, September 15.
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How We Love
How We Love is a curriculum by Milan & Kay Yerkovich that helps you identify your love style and provides tools to help you grow in loving others well. Your love style is a blueprint that shapes what you expect from relationships and how you receive and express love, and it was developed based on your childhood experiences.
These HWL groups are designed for both singles and couples and we are confident that the practical knowledge you will gain will help you in any relationship – marriage, parenting, friendship, or workplace!
WHEN: Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning September 16.
WHERE: Petra Café
COST: $20/person
NOTE: Childcare is provided for this group.
Register below by September 15.
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Uncharted (Fall Churchwide Study)
Have you ever found yourself in a desperate and undefined situation? The only rule seems to be—Survive, at all costs!
God is teaching us a different way. His guidelines are—put your trust in me. Don’t panic, pray. Look to me and take one step at a time. I have a unique solution for this specific problem. And don’t ever let go of my timeless words.
Throughout these 6-weeks, we’ll discover the guiding principles that God used to lead the children of Israel through the Red Sea and wilderness and into their promise land.
On Sunday, September 15, we are launching the sermon series "Uncharted." If you are interested in joining a discussion group related to this series, register below, find out more here, or visit the table in the Lobby or Atrium starting this Sunday!
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Volunteer for HWL
Looking for a way to serve this Fall? We are looking for volunteers for childcare on Monday evenings to support our families who want to participate in the life-changing How We Love small groups. We are making this fun and easy for you: come to love and play with our kids! Everything you need will be prepared for you. The commitment begins Monday, September 16, and runs every Monday for 10 weeks from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. If you are interested in serving or want to know more, please contact Children’s Ministry Director Amber McCabe.
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We Need YOU!
Did you know we serve over 300 kids every Sunday...and every year, we continue to grow!
Our goal for our Kingdom Kids is to empower them to love Jesus and live for him, but to do that, we need your help! We’re currently looking to build our team of Elementary and Early Childhood classroom leaders for the school year ahead. There is zero prep work! Just a fun time engaging the kids through worship and guiding them as they learn. Our current needs are below.
Elementary Classrooms:
- 9 a.m. Kindergarten: 1 Helper
- 11 a.m. Kindergarten: 1 Leader, 2 Helpers
- 9 a.m. First Grade: 1 Leader
- 11 a.m. First Grade: 2 Leaders, 2 Helpers
- 9 a.m. Second Grade: 2 Helpers
- 11 a.m. Second Grade: 1 Leader, 2 Helpers
- 9 a.m. Third Grade: 1 Helper
- 11 a.m. Third Grade: 1 Leader
Early Childhood Classrooms:
- 11:00 a.m. - Babies - 3 leaders, 2 helpers
- 11:00 a.m. - Toddler 1 - 3 helpers
- 9:00 a.m. - Toddler 2 - 1 leaders, 3 helpers
- 9:00 a.m. - Preschool - 1 helper
- 11:00 a.m. - Preschool - 1 leader, 1 helper
To learn more or sign up for the 2024-25 year, please come to the Kids’ Hub any Sunday morning or contact Children's Ministry Director Amber McCabe.
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High School Fall Retreat
High School students! Join us for this year's Fall Retreat at Black Rock Retreat happening September 6-8. Get away after the new school year has begun and reconnect with God and friends! There will be times of worship, powerful teachings and ministry, campfires, and more! Registration is $125/student. Register below.
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EDGE Fall Retreat
If you’re in EDGE 56 or 78, you don’t want to miss the Fall Retreat at Tel Hai! Grades 5 through 8 are invited to attend the entire weekend Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22. Get away after the new school year has begun and reconnect with God and friends!
Registration is $125/student.
Register below!
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Women's Night Out
All women 12 and up are invited to join us for Women’s Night Out next Friday, September 6, from 6 to 10 p.m.! Enjoy a relaxing evening around the fire with delicious food from Mission BBQ, great community, and time set apart for connection. Food will be served from 6-7:30 p.m. We will also have volleyball in the gym and fun yard games, including ax throwing and corn hole, as well as giant versions of Connect 4, Yahtzee, and Jenga. Donations will be accepted at the event.
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Men's Backpacking Trip
All Guys 12 and up are invited to join a Men’s Backpacking Trip happening Friday, September 27, through Sunday, September 29. They will be hiking 25 miles of the Loyalsock Trail. This trail is considered difficult, with steep climbs but amazing vistas and waterfalls. Each man is to supply his own gear and food. Register below by Sunday, September 15. Cost is $25/person.
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Senior Adults Picnic
All Senior Adults 62+ are invited to an annual summer picnic at Brubaker Park (Beaver Lodge) on Saturday, September 7, at 5 p.m. Barbecue sandwiches will be provided. Please bring a dish to share and your favorite game!
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Missionary Prayer Focus
AJ (name withheld for security purposes) serves as a Petra missionary with Pioneers in West Africa. She is currently in language study (learning a second foreign language in her country of service). Pray for God’s grace and strength in language and cultural learning and building team relationships. Pray for God’s covering of protection, health, peace, and encouragement, as well as for meaningful connections and clear communication as she relates to those around her.
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DOVE Global
If you desire to grow as a spiritual leader in your home, business, or ministry, don’t miss out on the 9-month Dove Global Leadership and Ministry School beginning next Friday, September 13. The 2024-25 school will begin with the topic “Destiny, Spiritual Gifts, and Leadership.”
The school is held at Petra on the second weekend of each month, and you can join at any time throughout the year. The times are Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 info, click below.
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LZ Golf Tournament
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s that time of year! Men and women of all ages are invited to grab some friends, make a team, and register now for the 5th Annual LZ Golf Tournament on Friday, September 20, at Iron Valley Golf Club. The $125 cost includes 1 round of golf (scramble format), range time (6-7 a.m.), beverages and snacks on the course, and a southern BBQ buffet lunch.
Shotgun start at 7 a.m.
All proceeds go to supporting Founding Pastor Lester in his Hopewell Network and consulting roles.
Register below by Friday, September 13. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is preferred!
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Reverberate 2024
Join hundreds of Jesus followers for a Lancaster County-Wide Worship Night presented by WJTL, Willow Valley, and Water Street Mission! Reverberate will take place on Sunday, September 15, at Long’s Park from 4-8 p.m., with a variety of food trucks from 4-6 p.m. and worship beginning at 6 p.m. This free event will include powerful testimonies and worship with local bands spanning across denominations and worship styles. Claim your free ticket below!
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PETRA FAMILY NEWS
Marriage
Congratulations to Hannah Butts and Joshua Miller as they united in marriage on August 25! Blessings on your union!
Sympathy
Our prayers and sympathy to Lee & Darlene Stoltzfus and their family on the passing of Lee's father on August 25. May you feel God's arms holding you close during this time.
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LAST WEEK UPDATE
August 25, 2024
Attendance
1,618
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$81,730
Last Week's Giving:
$70,317
Building Fund
$1,213
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