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This Sunday
- Join us as Pastor Brian Flewelling kicks off a new, two-part series called Life Hacks, focusing on strategies to improve your life.
BELONG: The Journey
- BELONG is a great way to get connected at Petra! Join us this Sunday at 9:30 or 11:30 a.m. as we focus on "Partner." If you are interested in pursuing church membership at Petra, this is the session to come to!
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Eastgate House of Prayer
- At EHOP this Tuesday Dr. Theresa Newell will share an update filled with inspiring testimonies of how God is at work around the globe. Be encouraged and allow your faith to expand as we partner in prayer to see Jesus' mandate to reach the whole earth accomplished. Join us as we intercede for a great harvest of souls in our community, region, and around the world. Childcare is provided through age 7. All are welcome!
You may view our meaningful
Good Friday Service,
entitled "Jesus, the Broken Word,"
here
. You may also view it via the Petra App.
Kingdom Kids' Ministry
- We are continuing to seek a part-time Elementary Coordinator at Petra. If you would like to apply for this position, please give or send your resume to
Pastor Ken Reinford
by Tuesday, May 14 (deadline extended). Pick up a job description from a Hub or download one
here
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Do you want to be refreshed and strengthened in your faith? Come on out and join us for a powerful
Night of Worship
next Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m.! When we gather in the Lord’s presence – when we turn our eyes to Jesus – the things of this world fade. That’s why our theme is “Nothing Else Will Do,” because nothing compares to encountering the presence of the Most High God.
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The
2019 National Day of Prayer
is set for next Thursday, May 2. The theme is “Love One Another.” Everyone is invited to a county-wide Celebration of Prayer and Worship next Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lititz Springs Park. The ELANCO Community Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday morning at Yoder's. There will be two prayer times, one at 6 a.m. and the other at 8 a.m., with a buffet breakfast served at 7. Visit this
website
for details.
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Listing of Petra Events -
See what's happening over the
next few weeks at Petra.
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Region I Soup and Salad Fun Night
– Come for an evening of food, fun, and games! Region I is hosting a soup/salad/ice cream sundae event
this Saturday
at 5:30 p.m. (note time correction) in the Petra Gym. Please bring a soup OR salad and an ice cream topping to share with the group. Ice cream will be provided. For any questions, please call or text Betty Esh at 610-286-5780 or e-mail
bettyesh@dejazzd.com
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Episode 142: "Standing in the Storm"
– A Conversation With Pastor Sharon Zimmerman –
How do we become champion thinkers who have the mental tenacity to stand in the storm? Pastor Sharon opens up about some of the moments that have tested her resolve, and shares some personal hints we can all practice. She also discusses some of her personal journey into ministry and being a woman pastor in Lancaster County.
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The
2019 Women's Event
will take place
tomorrow
(Friday) from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. in the Oasis, with food and fellowship in the Atrium. Enter at the East Entrance. Online registration is closed, but a limited number of seats are still available; you can register at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost of $15 will be payable by check or exact cash. We hope to see you there!
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Mark your calendars for a
Free Yard Sale
at Petra on Saturday, May 18, from 7 to 11 a.m.!
As you clean out your cupboards and closets this Spring, consider donating unwanted but good-quality items to this yard sale, which serves as a community outreach. You can drop off those items on the Thursday or Friday prior to the sale.
Then come to the sale on Saturday to find some treasures for you and your family!
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Lipstick and Crayons
, a Fellowship for Moms and Children – Join us for our Finale Fun this Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the Café.
Come for a relaxing and fun morning with breakfast, a sweet treat, and some games to end our year!
Sewing for Hope
will enjoy a work day next Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Café. Please bring a lunch item to share.
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Join us for the
2019 Men’s Spring Backpacking Trip
from Friday, June 7, at 5:30 a.m. through Sunday, June 9, at 5 p.m. We’ll be hiking 25 miles of the Loyalsock Trail near the Worlds End State Park. The cost is $20 to cover transportation. You will have to supply your own gear and food. Register online or at the West Hub by May 27. Note that space is limited.
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Chicken BBQ Fundraiser Meal
- Enjoy chicken barbecue, mac 'n cheese, salad, applesauce, and baked goods at a fundraiser meal
this Sunday
at 12:30 p.m. The funds raised through this meal will go toward scholarship assistance for the Hopewell Summer Camps. Take-outs will be available at 10:30 a.m.
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Hopewell Summer Camp
is a place where thousands of kids’ and teens’ lives have been changed through meeting God, having fun, and making life-changing friendships. There are three unique camps held each summer: a
Senior High Camp
(for youth who have completed grades 9-12) from June 24-28; a
Junior High Camp
(for youth who have completed grades 6-8) from July 15-19; and a
Kids’ Camp
(for kids who have completed grades 2-5 and are at least 8 years old) from August 12-16. Pick up a brochure and application from the Hubs or visit the Hopewell Summer Camps
website
for additional information. Scholarship assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact
Naomi Weaver
for details.
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Mulch Fundraiser
– If you missed the delivery of mulch earlier in April, don’t worry! The youth are still selling premium black or brown mulch online through next Sunday, May 5, for the May 11 mulching date. The proceeds will go toward the High School mission trips this summer. Mulch is available for $40 a yard, with spreading available upon request. Questions? E-mail
highschool@petra.church
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Diaper Drive
- Go Beyond is a week-long Lancaster County community-service event held in May. This year, Petra will partner with this event by hosting a diaper drive benefiting Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services, Donations can be dropped off at a table in the Atrium from this Sunday, April 28, through May 12. Please donate new, unopened diapers, sizes Newborn to size 6 (especially the larger sizes). For more information, contact Keida Medina at 717-735-2131. Information on Go Beyond can be found at this
website
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God is bringing families to
American Home Life International,
but there is still a need for four families to host high school students from Spain and four families to host middle school students from China, both in July. To learn more about opening your home to this unique experience, please e-mail or text Lindy Fisher, AHLI Short-Term Director, at
lindaf@amhomelife.org
or 717-725-2753.
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Mission Prayer Focus
-
Les and Suzanne Yoder
serve as Petra missionaries, with Les giving leadership to AgConnect Ministries – a ministry that uses agriculture to meet the needs of people in less-developed regions of the world and empowers them to reach their own people for Christ. Pray for God’s wisdom, open doors, and provision for them in their ministry.
Men's Fundraiser Breakfast
- Join the
Ten Million for Christ
team at Petra next Saturday, May 4, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for its Second Annual Men's Breakfast! Enjoy a homemade breakfast buffet, great fellowship, and an inspirational message from Executive Director Jeremy Leaman. He and Gerry Blitz will be sharing highlights from their recent trip to Romania, with a special focus on doors that are opening to impact the business community. Learn how you can partner with Ten Million for Christ in 2019! The event is free, but an offering will be received. Please RSVP online at
tenmillionforchrist.org
by Monday
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Taco Fundraiser Meal
- Come for either tortilla wrap tacos or taco salad along with brownie sundaes and more at a fundraiser meal on Sunday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. It's on behalf of Joe and Jeniece Kingman, Petra missionaries serving on staff with YWAM Orlando. Take-outs will be available at 10:30 a.m.
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Petra Family News
Sympathy
Our sister Emma Ebersole went home to be with the Lord last Thursday, April 18. Emma was Petra's oldest living member at age 96, Our love and sympathy to Marian Clapper and to JC and Lois Ebersole.
Members
Congratulations to Caleb and Candace Gudgeon as they have joined the Petra Church family as members.
Thank You
From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank everyone who has given so generously in our family’s time of transition back to the US. We are so grateful for the body of Christ pulling together to help us resettle. We have truly felt his love through all of you in this process.
- Nacho and Merrilee Barrera
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Last Week Update
April 21, 2019
Attendance
1,981
General Fund
Weekly Budget:
$57,692
Last Week's Giving:
$71,041
Building Fund
$1,322
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