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 ~September 30, 2024
Monday, September 30
7:00 pm PLUM Board
Wednesday, October 2
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Taize Prayer
Thursday, October 3
7:00 pm Zoom Bible Study
Sunday, October 6
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
5:00 pm Pet Blessing
Wednesday, October 9
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Saturday, October 12
10 am-3 pm Fall Vendor Show at Bethany Ev. Lutheran
Sunday, October 13
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, October 14
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday, October 16
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, October 17
7:00 pm Zoom Bible Study
Saturday, October 19
12:00 noon McMasters Game Day
4-7 pm Christ Lutheran Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 20
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, October 23
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Strategic Planning
Turn Clocks Back One Hour
Sunday, November 3
Close Encounters of the Jesus Kind
Zoom Bible Study in Luke
7:00 p.m.
October 3, 17, 24 ~ November 7, 14, 21
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
Strategic Planning
7:00 pm Wednesday, October 23
7:00 pm Friday, November 8
9:00 am ~ 3:00 pm Saturday, November 9
Pet Blessing
Sunday, October 6, 2024
5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, October 6tht, Hope will sponsor its annual Pet Blessing. This will take place at 5 PM McMasters. Please tell your friends, neighbors and family and ask them to bring their pets for this wonderful opportunity.
Drive Thru Boo ~ “Trunk or Treat” at McMasters
Sunday, October 27th
1:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm
Hope will sponsor a drive through trunk or treat event to celebrate Halloween. Please tell your friends, neighbors and family and suggest they bring their youngsters to enjoy Halloween treats out of the trunks of Hope member's cars. The cars and front porch area will be decorated for the festivities. Contact Bev at 412-877-5117 if you have questions or are able to host a trunk or work a table.
Fall Vendor Show
Saturday, October 12, 2024
10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
At Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church
3104 West Liberty Avenue, Dormont PA 15216
Call 412-531-9363 for more information.
There will be many vendors to shop! Basket raffles, games, and a 50|50 drawing!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4:00 – 7:00 pm
Christ Lutheran Church
405 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne
Adult Presale $10 (at the door, $12) Child under 12 $5
Come for GOOD FOOD, FRIENDS, RAFFLES & MUSIC
Enjoy German-style food & refreshments
Hot Dogs * Sauerkraut * Kielbasa * Knockwurst * Potato Pancakes Pretzels
Red Cabbage * Spaetzle * German Chocolate Cake
And back by popular demand: BEER SWAP!
This 21+ swap is like a cookie exchange, but for beer!
Bring your favorite fall 6 pack of beer and leave with a whole new 6 pack of fun beers to try!
Please, no Coors, Miller light, etc. (You wouldn't bring Chips Ahoy to a cookie exchange!)
Tickets are available from members of Christ Lutheran and also through our website, christlutheranduq.org
Supported by GBU Life Give Back Group
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
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
