Tell a Friend...Water Baptism - March 4, 2012
Water baptism is a celebration of new life in Christ. If you are at least 10 years old and desire to be water baptized on Sunday, March 4, please sign up at the Info Center, fill out the bulletin flap, or register online.
Baptism classes will take place on Sunday morning, February 19 and 26, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in Room E228.
» Click here to sign up for Baptism
Tell a Friend...Winter 2012 Small Groups
Revolutionary Parenting – February 23 – March 29
Do you want to learn how to make a lasting impact in the spiritual lives of your children?....
Foundations – February 28 – May 15
Foundations is a twelve week discipleship journey that will help you capture the passion of your faith and connect you with other people on your spiritual journey....
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» Click here to register to any of these Small Groups
Tell a Friend...Foundations of Faith School with Randy Clark
February 15 - 18, 2012
If you would like a deeper, clearer understanding of faith and how it relates to healing and spiritual impartation, come to this Foundations of Faith School with Paul King, Joe McIntrye, Tom Jones, and Randy Clark. This event, hosted by Petra, will feature classes during the day (at a cost) and free public gatherings – which promise to be filled with tremendous works of healing and awesome manifestations of the Lord – in the evening. If you register before February 1, the cost is $89 per individual and $165 per married couple. Petra attenders may pick up a coupon in the lobby for $10 off this cost. You will find brochures about the conference at the table in the lobby. This is an event you will not want to miss!
Schedule
*Wednesday doors open at 8:00 a.m. for registration.
Wednesday - Saturday
9, 10, 11:00 am: Sessions
12:30 – 2:30pm: Lunch Break
2:30 and 3:30pm: Sessions
5:00 – 7:00pm: Dinner Break
7:00pm: Evening Session
*Thursday - Saturday doors open at 8:30 a.m.
Please click on the Global Awakening page for more information and to register.
» Global Awakening Webpage and Registration
Tell a Friend...Marriage Enrichment Ministry Events
Sweetheart Night 2012
Sunday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
Our annual Sweetheart Night, with lots of tasty hor d’oeuvres and desserts, delightful music, and fascinating speakers, will take place on Sunday evening, February 12. We are honored to have our senior pastors, Lester and Erma Zimmerman, serve as our speakers this year. They will share their marital journey with us. The price is $18 per couple.
Register online or in the lobby.
Marriage Conference
Friday, March 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 12 p.m.
Building a balanced & thriving marriage with speakers Bruce and Ruthie Lengeman.
Registration: $25 - no childcare / $30 with childcare provided through age 10 Saturday only. Registration for childcare needs to be done by March 11.
You can register online or in the lobby starting on March 4.
Tell a Friend...Building for the Generations
LAUNCH MEETING DATES:
February 9, 12 p.m.
Luncheon (light lunch provided - no childcare)
February 9, 7 p.m.
Regions C, O & S (childcare provided)
February 23, 7 p.m.
Regions G & M (childcare provided)
February 28, 7 p.m.
Regions E, K & Q (childcare provided)
Register here to attend a Launch Meeting
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Tell a Friend...Messages/Speakers for February 2012
February 12
Holy Ambition Part 2
Brokenness
Pastor Gary Buck
February 19
Guest Speaker - Randy Clark
February 26
Holy Ambition Part 3
Radical Faith
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
Tell a Friend...Messages/Speakers for March 2012
March 4
Baptism Sunday
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
March 11
Holy Ambition Part 4
Strategic Planning
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
March 18
Holy Ambition Part 5
Commitment
Pastor Brian Flewelling
March 25
Holy Ambition Part 6
Courage
Sr Pastor Lester Zimmerman
Tell a Friend...Regional Events
Region A Event (New Holland East)
Saturday, February 4, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. in the MPR.
Savory Soup, Salad, and Movie Night – Warm up with a bowl of savory homemade soup and enjoy a family-friendly movie! Bring your favorite homemade soup or choose a salad or dessert to share. We will be eating promptly at 5 p.m. with the movie beginning at 6. RSVP by Monday, January 30, to Doug and Shirley Dosch.
Region M Winter Fun at the Y (Denver, Adamstown)
Sunday, February 5, from 2-4 p.m. at Adamstown YMCA.
YMCA is located at 71 East Main Street, Adamstown, PA 19501. There is a lot to do there - pool table, air hockey, video games, ping-pong, inflatable castle, basketball, volleyball, etc… tables and chairs will also be set up for those that just like to sit and fellowship. Please bring a snack and drink to share with everyone. Please RSVP to Rob Heagy.
Region S Game Night (Strasburg, Quarryville)
Saturday, February 11, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the home of Rod and Sharon Zimmerman.
This is a night for table games; please bring your favorite! Light snacks and warm beverages will be served. To RSVP and receive directions, please contact Sharon.
Tell a Friend...Men @ the Rock Events
Guys' Night Out
Friday, February 3 from 6 p.m. to midnight at Petra
How about some pizza, wings, ice cream, games, and fun? Men aged 12 and up are invited. Come not only for amazing food but also volleyball, pool, video games, table games, and more! Donations are welcome at the event. Register online or at the table in the lobby.
Men's Breakfast
Saturday, February 18 at 7 a.m. at Yoder's Restaurant
Ken Weaver will share his vision for Men’s Ministry at Petra. Feel free to bring your teenaged son. The cost is $10 per person, payable at the door. There will be time to attend both breakfast and Faith conference if desired.
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Tell a Friend...Get Acquainted Luncheon - January 22
Are you new to Petra? Would you like to get to know the pastors and learn more about the purpose of the church? Then come to a Get-Acquainted Luncheon on Sunday, January 22, at 1 p.m. Activities will be provided for children. To reserve a seat for you and your family, please register online or fill out the bulletin flap.
» Register online
Tell a Friend...Church-Wide Fast
We as a church family will be praying and fasting together from January 8 through 15. Our theme is “Living by Faith.” Please set aside time in your schedule and in your heart for this important event.
There will be a Healing Night in conjunction with EHOP on Tuesday at 7 p.m. (soaking prayer begins at 6 p.m.); a Prayer Night on Wednesday at 7 p.m.; and a Night of Worship on Friday at 7 p.m. The morning services on Sunday, January 15, will include the serving of communion.
Tell a Friend...DOVE/Hopewell Leadership Training School - January 6 -7
Do you feel called to a lifetime of ministry and service? If so, and if you desire Spirit-empowered training and impartation, you may want to participate in the DOVE/Hopewell Leadership Training School.
The purpose of this school is to train leaders to impact the world. We want to provide practical, textbook information as well as Holy Spirit empowered impartation and activation. The classes are Friday night from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m.
The next training weekend is January 6-7 and will focus on “Missions and Practical Ministry Skills.” Topics include “Missions and the Local Church,” “Biblical World View,” “Intercession for Christian Leaders,” “Pre/Post Marital Counseling,” and much more! If you want to audit the classes for that weekend only, you may register at the door. The cost to audit a weekend of training is $99 per person.
Tell a Friend...Communion and Foot Washing - November 20, 7 p.m.
Join us on Sunday evening, November 20, for a beautiful service of communion and foot washing. Pastor Lester Zimmerman will provide the meditation.
Tell a Friend...Church-Wide Study SignUp
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Church-Wide Study - Living for Eternity - Register online!
Region A
Region G and I
Region K
Region M
Tell a Friend...Treasure Hunt
Treasure Hunt, Park City Mall
Saturday, August 27
Another Treasure Hunt – for an exciting opportunity to minister to people on God’s heart. Meet at Petra at 6:30 p.m. and then head to Park City Mall.
Tell a Friend...Church Picnic - August 13
Come for a great evening of fun, fellowship, and relationship-building at Petra’s Church Picnic on Saturday, August 13, beginning at 4 p.m. 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.
Please call the church office at 717-354-5394 to register.
Archive List
Cancellation
Event
- Building for the Generations: Thu, February 9
- Christmas Eve Services: Sat, December 24
- Church Picnic - August 13: Sat, August 13
- Church-Wide Study SignUp: Sat, September 3
- Communion and Foot Washing - November…: Sun, November 20
- DOVE/Hopewell Leadership Training…: Fri, January 6
- Foundations of Faith School with…: Wed, February 15
- Get Acquainted Luncheon - January…: Sun, January 22
- Men @ the Rock Events: Fri, February 3
- Night of Worship - January 13: Fri, January 13
- Regional Events: Sat, February 4
- Treasure Hunt: Sat, August 27
- Water Baptism - March 4, 2012: Sun, March 4
- Winter 2012 Small Groups: Thu, February 23
News
- Church-Wide Fast: Sun, January 8
- Foundations of Faith School: Wed, February 15
- Marriage Enrichment Ministry Events…: Sun, February 12
Special Bulletin
Upcoming Message
- Messages/Speakers for February…: Sun, February 5
- Messages/Speakers for March 2012…: Sun, February 5