Upcoming Happenings
Tell a Friend...Seeds for Hope - Community Gardens of New Holland
Sign up now for your garden plot.
» Check here for details for the Seeds for Hope and to sign up.
Tell a Friend...Building for the Generations
Check out how much we have raised for our Capital Campaign by clicking on the picture.

Check out our Building for the Generations' video
Tell a Friend...Kingdom Builders Kids’ Ministry Upcoming Events
Preschool Play Date
Friday, May 18, at 10 a.m. at Terre Hill Timbers playground.
Let’s play! Drink and snack will be provided. For more info, contact Jenny Sensenig.

VBS 2012
Monday through Friday, June 18-22, from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Vacation Bible School! Kids from age 4 through Grade 5 will discover God’s lifesaving love in “Adventures on Promise Island.” Registration begins this Sunday in the lobby. You may also register online. Don’t forget to invite your unsaved friends!
Tell a Friend...Men @ the Rock Events
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, May 21 at 6 a.m. at Yoder's Restaurant
Ryan Forbes will be sharing his testimony.
Feel free to bring your teenaged son. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door.
Click here to register.
Men's Backpacking Trip
Friday, June 8 - Sunday, June 10
Old Loggers Path in Sullivan County. Limited space available.
Cost: $15 Due at registration
Tell a Friend...Messages/Speakers for May 2012
May 20
Volunteer Expo
May 27
Pentecost Sunday
Tell a Friend...Petra’s Volunteer Expo ‘12
Catch the excitement at Petra's Volunteer Expo '12 on May 20 and 27! You will see several displays in the lobby introducing you to the various ministries at Petra. If you are interested in serving with a particular ministry, such as Children’s Ministry, Guest Services, or Local Outreach, this will be your chance to sign up.
Tell a Friend...Seniors’ Ministry Events (62+)
Hershey Trip
A trip to visit the Founder’s Hall (no cost), the Hershey Gardens ($8), and a stop for lunch (your cost) is planned for Tuesday, May 22. We will meet at Petra at 8:30 a.m. This is for seniors 62 and older. Register at the tables in the lobby on May 13 or May 20.
Tell a Friend...Girlfriends Unlimited at Petra Events
Free Yard Sale
Come on out to Petra’s Free Yard Sale next Saturday, May 26, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon! We’ll need lots and lots of quality donations to be able to bless one another and also our neighbors. Please drop off donations next Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. We can use clothes, household items, toys, baby items, furniture, plants, and other things (no TVs or appliances, please). For more information, contact Jaci Kulp.
» For more events, please visit the Girlfriends Unlimited page
Tell a Friend...The Day
Extravagant Worship – Come join us at “The Day” of praise and worship on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the New Holland Park! In case of rain, the event will be moved to Petra. The Day will feature local worship bands, speakers, and drama throughout the day.
» Check out The Day website
Tell a Friend...Messages/Speakers for June 2012
June 3
Courageous Living Part 1
"Courage to Choose and Refuse"
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
June 10
Courageous Living Part 2
"Courage to Face Uncertain Times"
Pastor Brian Flewelling
June 17 (Father's Day)
Courageous Living Part 3
"Courage to Lead"
June 24
Courageous Living Part 4
"Courage to Face Criticism/Persecution"
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
Tell a Friend...Regional Events
Region A Picnic - Everyone in Region A is invited
Sunday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at the New Holland Community Park.
Bring a side dish to share. Meat, drinks, and paper supplies will be provided. Invite a friend! Reservations are required. Please RSVP by Friday, May 25, to Doug and Shirley Dosch. There is a pavilion reserved, so this is a rain or shine event.
Region G Fellowship Meal
Sunday, June 3, at 1 p.m. in the Petra Café.
Please bring a hot dish and a cold dish to share.
Tell a Friend...Exploring Church Membership Class
As believers at Petra Christian Fellowship, we are part of God’s family. We belong to one another. If you would like to explore church membership at Petra, come to an Exploring Church Membership class on Thursday evening, June 7, at 7:00 p.m
» Register here for Exploring Church Membership Class
Tell a Friend...Spiritual Gifts Discovery Workshop
God has given each one of us spiritual gifts. Do you know what yours are? If you would like some help in discerning your spiritual gifts, come to a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Worship on Thursday evening, June 7, at 7 p.m.
» Register here for Spiritual Gifts Discovery Workshop
Tell a Friend...Courageous
Friday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
The hit inspirational movie Courageous will be shown at Petra on Friday night, June 15. Afterward, small groups will gather together to discuss the life-impacting truths from that movie.

Tell a Friend...Church Picnic - Saturday, June 23

Come for a great evening of fun, fellowship, and relationship-building at Petra’s Church Picnic. We’ll enjoy a yummy picnic meal featuring chicken barbecue , and be able to engage in plenty of fun activities for all ages. Those who are young and young at heart should prepare to get wet! The picnic this year takes place in the field at Petra.
» Click here to register online
