Local Outreach

The vision of our Local Outreach Ministry is to share the love of God by serving Lancaster County. We connect to local ministries to combat poverty, homelessness, addictions, sexual identity issues, and abortion.

Would you like to get involved or get more information? Then reach out to us .

Join Our Team

Would you like to Join a Team with Local Outreach? We have several opportunities for you to engage with others. Just visit this page to join.

Petra Food Bank

The Petra Food Bank operates out of 548 Ranck Rd, New Holland, PA. It is open to those needing assistance from the Elanco School District or the Petra congregation. The Food Bank is open on the 2nd Wednesday (3 - 8 p.m. ) and the following Thursday (5 - 8 p.m.) of each month. For more information, please contact the church office at 717-354-5394.

Food Bank Hours of Service

The Second Wednesday of the month from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Petra Food Bank. Families with last names starting with the letters A—M will be served as follows:

3 p.m. – A & B  |  4 p.m. – C & D  |  5 p.m. – E, F, & G  | 
6 p.m. – H, I, & J  | 7 p.m. – K, L, & M

The Thursday after the second Wednesday of the month from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Petra Food Bank. Families with last names starting with the letters N—Z will be served as follows:

5 p.m. – N & O  |  6 p.m. – P, Q, R, & S  |  7 p.m. – T thru Z

Links:
Food Bank brochure
Email Mike Steffy - Food Bank Director

Our mission is to provide the opportunity for neighbors to grow their own healthy food in a safe and friendly environment.

Anyone from the community, who is interested in planting and maintaining a garden of their own, is welcome to apply for a garden plot.

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 Beyond Our Walls

Align Life Ministries — 717.274.5128 — Website

CrossNet Ministries — 717.355.2454 — Website

Father's Heart Ministries — Ken Reinford — Email

Fellowship of Christian AthletesWebsite

Good Samaritan Services (Ephrata) — 717.733.3395 — Website

Harvest Time Ministry — Ken Covelens — Email

New Holland Released Time — Deb Reimers — Email

North Star Initiative — 717.568.2700 — Website

Petra Food Bank — Mike Steffy — Email

Pregnancy Resources at Cornerstone — 717.442.8694 — Website

Refugee Connect — Kris Flewelling — Email

Revelations of Freedom Ministries (ROFM) — 717.722.4673 — Website

Seeds for Hope Community Gardens — Beth Keretzman — Website

Support for Prison Ministries — 717.859.5519 — Website

Tel Hai Camp & Retreat — 610.273.3969 — Website

The Potter's House/House of Ruth — 717.656.3222 — Website

CHURCH OFFICE | 717-354-5394

MONDAY - THURSDAY | 8 AM - 4:30 PM

SUNDAY SERVICES | 9 & 11 AM

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