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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 ~ February 9, 2026
Monday, February 9
7:00 pm Church Council
Thursday, February 12
7:00 pm Gospel of John Study
Sunday, February 15 ~ Transfiguration of Our Lord
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, February 18
6:00 pm Ash Wednesday Service
Thursday, February 19
7:00 pm Gospel of John Study
Friday, February 20
1:00 pm Lenten Bible Study ~ in person
St. Andrew, Carnegie
Saturday, February 21
9:30 am Congregation Council Training
1:00 pm McMasters Game Day
Sunday, February 22 ~ LENT I
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, February 23
7:00 pm Possible PLUM Board Meeting (HOLD)
Thursday, February 26
7:00 pm Gospel of John Study
Friday, February 27
1:00 pm Lenten Bible Study ~ in person
St. Andrew, Carnegie
Sunday, March 1 ~ LENT II
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, March 4
7:00 pm Taizé Prayer
Thursday, March 5
7:00 pm Gospel of John Study
Friday, March 6
1:00 pm Lenten Bible Study ~ in person
St. Andrew, Carnegie
Pastoral Visit?
Anyone desiring a Pastoral visit
please contact a member of the Pastoral Team:
P LUM Pastoral Team
The Reverend Terri Church 540-359-2820 Rev.Terri.Church@plumofpa.com
The Reverend John Gropp 412-680-7867 Rev.John.Gropp@plumofpa.com
Vicar Janet Craig 724-495-9950 janet.craig@plumofpa.com
JESUS ~ Through the Eyes of the Gospel of John
Thursdays at 7 pm on Zoom
through March 19, 2026
You're invited to embark on an inspiring journey through the Gospel of John! Join us as we explore the life and teachings of Jesus from a fresh perspective, deepening our faith and understanding together. All are welcome—bring your questions, your curiosity, and your heart.
plumofpa.com
Congregation Council Training
Saturday, February 21…9:30 am – 2:30 pm
St. Jophn’s Lutheran Church, North Versailles
Register by Sunday, February 15
Lenten Bible Study
Starting on Friday, February 20.
Fridays at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Lutheran Church
(218 Alter St., East Carnegie, PA 15106),
~ IN PERSON ONLY, ~
The Lenten study goes for six weeks, through Friday, March 27.
Books can be purchased from Amazon.
The crowd. The side characters. The people in the margins who witnessed the crucifixion and the resurrection up close. “An Unlikely Event: Extraordinary People of the Easter Story” invites you to see Easter through the eyes of those who were there – the unexpected witnesses whose stories of devotion, opposition, freedom, courage, companionship and alliances reveal something fresh about resurrection. This Lent, discover what happens when you step into the silence, the in-between moments and the overlooked details of the greatest story ever told.
Pocket Change & G&J Dollars
are designated to Turtle Creek Food Pantry
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’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
Pr. Martin Rafanan, hip issues 2/26
Vikki, life issues 1/26
Koch Family and friends upon Pastor Paul’s passing, 11/25
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
Hope Lutheran Church
P.O. Box 234 East Pittsburgh PA 15112
Hopeforesthills @aol.com
Worship at McMasters United Methodist Church
200 Church Street, Turtle Creek
P LUM Pastoral Team
The Reverend John Gropp 412-680-7867 Rev.John.Gropp@plumofpa.com
The Reverend Terri Church 540-359-2820 Rev.Terri.Church@plumofpa.com
Vicar Janet Craig 724-495-9950 janet.craig@plumofpa.com
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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