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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 ~ October 27, 2025
Wednesday, October 29
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, October 30
7:00 pm “Whose Land Is It?” Bible Study on zoom
8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom
Sunday, November 2
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR
Wednesday, November 5
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Taize Prayer
Thursday, November 6
7:00 pm “Whose Land Is It?” Bible Study on zoom
8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom
Friday, November 7
In-person Strategic Planning at Christ Lutheran Church
Saturday, November 8
In-person Strategic Planning at Christ Lutheran Church
Committee and PLUM board
Sunday, November 9
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, November 10
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday, November 12
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, November 13
7:00 pm “Whose Land Is It?” Bible Study on zoom
8:00 pm Matthew Bible Study on zoom
Saturday, November 15
1:00 pm McMasters Game Day
Sunday, November 16
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Special Announcement
We are happy to report
that all 10 PLUM congregations voted to call
Pastor Terri Luper Church
and she has accepted the call.
10-week Fall ‘25 Bible Study
“Whose Land Is It?”
September 11 ~ November 13
7:00 pm on zoom
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
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
October-Rise Against Hunger
November & December
Turtle Creek Food Pantry
Christ Lutheran of Duquesne
Fundraiser
November 15 ~ 3-6 pm
Adult $25 ~ Child under 12 $10
All ages are welcome!
christlutheranduq.org
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
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
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
Blessing of the Pets, October 5, 2025
Trunk or Treat, October 27, 2024
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