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 ~ December 2, 2024
Wednesday, December 4
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm TAIZE PRAYER (zoom)
Sunday, December 8 ADVENT II
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, December 9
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday, December 11
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, December 15 ADVENT III
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
White Gifts
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, December 18
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, December 22 ADVENT IV
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Tuesday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 pm Christmas Eve Service
Wednesday, December 25
CHRISTMAS DAY
Sunday, December 29
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters…Lessons & Carols
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 New Years Day
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, January 5
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, January 8
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, January 12
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Join PLUM for worship
Wednesdays,
December 4, 11 & 18
7pm on Zoom
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White Gifts for Angel’s Place
Dedication of White Gifts will be on December 15
We will be collecting gifts for Angels Place. There are tags on a tree in the narthex (around the corner near the water fountain). Gifts will be wrapped in white and will be taken to the front of the church after a reading of The Legend of Cathay at our church service on December 15th.
Angels' Place is a day care center in Swissvale, PA., providing education and care for children while providing support for single parents.
Parent Gifts: Christmas Scented Candle (11)
Cleaning Products and Supplies
Tide Laundry Detergent Scrubbing Bubbles Clorox Clean Up
39-Gal Trash Bags Dixie Cups Postage Stamps
Blue Pens Napkins Paper towels
White Copy Paper (8.5”X 11”) White Cardstock Paper
Manilla Folders (letter size and colored) Avery Labels 45160
Food Items
Rice Cakes (Carmel or Cheese) Boxed Cakes and Icing
Amond Nut thins Cheese flavor Pepper
Ketchup Kix Cereal
Sun Chips PopCorners Snacks
Honey Nut Cheerios S Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese
(donations can be placed in the back pews designated for them)
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24
4:00 pm
~ NO CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE ~
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
During September are designated to Rise Against Hunger
During October thru December are designated to Turtle Creek Food Pantry
Hope Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 234 East Pittsburgh PA 15112
Hopeforesthills @aol.com 412-242-4476
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
Vicar Janet Craig 724-495-9959 janet.craig@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
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