Hope Lutheran Church (Turtle Creek)
Meeting at McMasters United Methodist Church, 200 Church St., Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 234, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
(412) 242-4476
E-mail: hopeforesthills@aol.com
Worship Service: Sundays at 11:15 a.m.
Hope Calendar & Announcements ~July 22, 2024
Wednesday, July 24
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, July 25
5:30 pm PLUM Summer Gathering at Settler’s Ridge
10:00 am Pie Baking Gathering
Saturday, July 27
9:30 am McMasters Craft/Vender/Food Truck & Bake Sale Event
Sunday, July 28
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, July 29
7:00 pm PLUM Board
Wednesday, July 31
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, August 4
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, August 7
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, August 11
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, August 12
7:00 pm Hope Council
Wednesday, August 14
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Saturday, August 17
1:00 pm McMasters Game Day
Sunday, August 18
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
PLUM Summer Gatherings
July 25 at 5:30 pm ~ Settler’s Ridge
August 22 at 5:30 pm ~ White Oak Park
McMasters UMC Announces
2024 Craft/Vendor/Food Truck & Bake Sale Event
Outdoors – rain or shine
Saturday, July 27th…9:30 am ~ 2:00 pm
Come one…come all!!!
Craft Fair on Sat. July 27
McMasters is hosting a Craft Fair on Sat. July 27. Hope has committed to manning a Pie Booth much like the one we used to do at the Forest Hills July 4th event.
We intend to get together on Thursday, July 25th. (Friday, July 26th if needed.)
McMasters kitchen is available both dates. We can use anyone's help for any amount of time you are able to contribute. We also need volunteers to help with the sale of the pies on Saturday.
If you are able to help, please contact Bev Koch at 412-877-5117. Even an hour or two of your time will be appreciated. Besides....have a little fellowship time with other members!
Donations of ingredients (i.e. fresh apples, pie filling, sugar, crusts, etc.) or cash to buy such items will be gladly accepted! Or if you are not available Friday but would like to make a few of your own pies at home that is great too! Just bring to fair on Saturday.
Backpack Collection
We will gather in August to prepare the backpacks for distribution.
This is the list of backpack items
There will be containers in the chapel next to the sanctuary for the items
50 bookbags is the goal:
Pencils/colored pencils Pencil sharpener Pens
Crayons Markers Erasers
Pencil Case Scissor (blunt tip) Notebooks
Glue Sticks Folders
Collections Continue!
· Hope continues to collect hard plastic bottle and can pull tabs.
· Food Collection…Hope is invited to support McMasters collection of
non-perishable food items
· Hope will continue making “Comfort Kits for Cancer Patients”. This project involves collecting/making items to aid people who are battling cancer. We will collect the items needed and then assemble kits as needed. Here is the list of new items needed as suggested by a cancer treatment center:
New Blankets Seat belt cushions Water bottles
Snacks Puzzle books Pencils
Lip Balm Hand warmers Mints
Mouthwash Q tips Vaseline
Lemon Drops Mesh Bath Scrubby Dove soap
Extra Strength Tylenol Crest Pro Health Toothpaste Carnation Instant Breakfast
Plastic knife, fork and spoon, sealed in a bag
Pocket Change & G&J Dollars
~ thru July & August ~
they are designated to Rise Against Hunger
Hope Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 234 East Pittsburgh PA 15112
Hopeforesthills @aol.com 412-242-4467
Worship at McMasters United Methodist Church
200 Church Street, Turtle Creek
PLUM Pastors:
The Reverend John Gropp 412-680-7867
Rev.John.Gropp@plumofpa.com
The Reverend Brenda Henry 412-390-8005
Rev.Brenda.Henry@plumofpa.com
For event details: www.plumofpa.com
The call-in line for worship and bible study:
Zoom online: https://zoom.us/j/401596541
Zoom by phone: +1 646 876 9923 US
Meeting ID: 401 596 541
All individuals are encouraged to check the following for updates which will be posted by Noon daily:
● PLUM website at www.plumofpa.com for all news and event updates.
● PLUM phone hotline412-466-7774(messages may also be left on this line or call our individual churches)
It is the Pittsburgh Lutheran United Ministries (PLUM) mission
to be LIVING CHRIST’S LIGHT OF HOPE IN OUR COMMUNITIES. PLUM will:
§ Provide stability of Word, Sacrament, and Pastoral Care.
§ Foster opportunities for connectivity among individuals, congregations, and communities.
§ Develop lay leadership for sharing the Gospel.
§ Encourage freedom to care for neighbors.
10 Congregations of PLUM
Bethany Lutheran Church – Dormont
Christ Lutheran Church – Duquesne
East Liberty Lutheran Church – East Liberty
Hope Lutheran Church – Turtle Creek
Immanuel Lutheran - Irwin
Lutheran Church of our Saviour – North Huntingdon
Messiah Lutheran Church – Munhall
Prince of Peace – Pleasant Hills
Resurrection Lutheran - Oakdale
St. Andrew Lutheran Church – East Carnegie
Pittsburgh Lutheran United Ministries
405 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110