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 ~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!

 

   non-perishable food items

 

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