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 ~ March 17, 2025
Wednesday, March 19
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Sunday, March 23 LENT III
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, March 26
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Strategic Planning Meeting on zoom
Thursday, March 27
7:00 pm Lenten Study on zoom
Sunday, March 30 LENT IV
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
Strategic Planning
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, March 31
7:00 pm PLUM Board
Wednesday, April 2
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Taize Prayer
Thursday, April 3
7:00 pm Lenten Study on zoom
Sunday, April 6 LENT V
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
3:00 pm MLK Event
Wednesday, April 9
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, April 10
7:00 pm Lenten Study on zoom
Sunday, April 13 PASSION SUNDAY
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, April 14
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday, April 16
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Journeying with Jesus toward Holy Week
in the Gospel of Luke
Join Pastor Martin Rafanan
Thursdays: March 27; April 3 & 10
7 pm on Zoom
March 27, 2025 Luke 16:19-31 Rich Man and Lazarus
April 3, 2025 Luke 18:31--19:10 Zacchaeus
April 10, 2025 Luke 19:29-44 Triumphal Entry
Interested in this study? You’re encouraged to check out these resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D0JQslcKGZ1v-cW00riTydGM1u-8UIhayftxzyMwnBQ/edit?usp=sharing
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
Easter Flowers
Tulips, Hyacinths, Mums and
Easter Lilies~ 6” pots ~ $10 each
14” Pansy Bowl ~ $16
Deadline: Sunday, April 6
Good Friday Service
April 18
6:00 pm ~ in person
Sunday, April 6: 3 PM
An Ecumenical Service of Holy Communion
& Call for Anti-racist Action
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
(304 Morewood Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
We gather to further God's vision for a just world where all are able to thrive, and honor the legacy of Dr. King's vision for a beloved community. Through learning, worship, and conversation, we will learn the harmful legacy of urban renewal in southwestern Pennsylvania and explore how to dismantle harmful assumptions. Together, we will learn how to engage our communities to be rooted in mutuality, repentance, and repair.
swpasynod.org/calendar/mlk2025
Pocket Change & G&J Dollars
March
Designated to ELCA Disaster Relief for the Wildfire Victims
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
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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