Hope Lutheran Church (Turtle Creek)

Hope Lutheran Church

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeForestHills/

Worship Service: Sundays at 11:15 a.m.

Hope Calendar & Announcements ~ November 17, 2025

Wednesday, November 19

12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters

Thursday, November 20

8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom

Sunday, November 23 CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

3:00 pm Worship on zoom

Wednesday, November 26

12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters

7:00 pm PLUM Thanksgiving Eve service in person at Immanuel Lutheran

and on zoom

Thursday, November 27

THANKSGIVING DAY

Sunday, November 30 ADVENT I

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

3:00 pm Worship on zoom

Wednesday, December 3

12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters

7:00 pm Taize Prayer on zoom

Thursday, December 4

8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom

Sunday, December 7 ADVENT II

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

3:00 pm Worship on zoom

Monday, December 8

7:00 pm Church Council

Wednesday, December 10

12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters

7:00 pm Taize Prayer on zoom

Thursday, December 11

8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom

Sunday, December 14 ADVENT III

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters ~ White Gifts

Hanging of the Greens and Coffee Hour

3:00 pm Worship on zoom

PLUM Thanksgiving Eve service

In person at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Irwin and on zoom

Wednesday, November 26 at 7:00 pm

Discipleship that Heals the World

Studies in Matthew’s Gospel

~ Hosted by Pastor Martin Rafanan ~

Thursdays, through Dec. 11, 2025

(no class on Thanksgiving Day)

8:00–9:00 pm ET

(with occasional pre-session discussion at 730p)

Where: Online via Zoom

PLUM congregants are welcome to join me for this journey.

No need to attend ALL of these sessions. Each session will be somewhat self-contained,

and I will email out resources for each week in advance.

Participants will need to register so that I have contact information to make changes as necessary.

Register for the sessions to receive zoom info: https://forms.gle/amy439vfUpwdJpKx7

White Gifts

White Gifts will be dedicated on Sunday, December 14 The White Gift Tree will be adorned with gift tags

on Sunday, November 30.

Hanging of the Greens & Coffee Hour

Sunday, December 14

After worship

Grief and Loss Support Group

November 9 through December 14 at 2:00 p.m.

The Holiday season can be a time of hardship for those experiencing loss and grief. You are welcomed to come into a safe place to experience the support of others during the holidays. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will be offering a free-of-charge Christian counsellor-led support group, open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation. The group sessions will be held on Sundays at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. The sessions will run every Sunday, from November 9 through December 14 at 2:00 p.m., ending with a Blue Christmas service on December 14 at 4:00 p.m. You do not have to attend every session so, if you cannot join us on a Sunday, you can still come to future ones. Please contact Jennifer Puskar at 412-758-8853 for reservations.

Pocket Change & G&J Dollars

are designated to

November & December

Turtle Creek Food Pantry

Hope’s Prayer List needs to be kept up-to-date.

Please review it.

Any modifications can be emailed to hopeforesthills@aol.com

or contact a Council member. Thank you.

Hope Prays Every Day

Caleb, autism spectrum 12/25

Donna-Dase Tarpley, pancreatic cancer 3/25

Mike Ciavarella, heart problems 1/24

Dawn Dietz, cancer 9/25

Alecia Francis, bladder cancer 9/25

Ken Noll, pinched nerve 9/25

Alan Milloy, prostate cancer 9/25

*We pray for members of our armed forces

*We pray for those facing difficult life situations

*We pray for our loved ones who are homebound, in Care facilities, or

in need of on-going prayer, including: Mary Beth Tomo-Gardner, and

Doris Hoffman

*We pray for our congregation and for our leadership: Jane, Lynda,

Dave, Kathie, Janet, Pam, Bev, Arnold, Cheryl, and Kristi.

*We pray for Bishop Eaton, Bishop Stoller and their Staff

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