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 ~ April 28, 2025
Wednesday, April 30
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Strategic Planning on zoom
Thursday, May 1
7:00 pm PLUM Bible Study on zoom
Sunday, May 4
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, May 7
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
7:00 pm Taize Prayer
Thursday, May 8
7:00 pm PLUM Bible Study on zoom
Sunday, May 11 Mothers’ Day
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, May 12
7:00 pm Church Council
Wednesday, May 14
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, May 15
7:00 pm PLUM Bible Study on zoom
Saturday, May 17
1:00 pm McMaster Game Day
Sunday, May 18
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, May 19
7:00 pm PLUM Board
Wednesday, May 21
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, May 22
7:00 pm PLUM Bible Study on zoom
Sunday, May 25
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, May 26 MEMORIAL DAY
PLUM Bible Study
“Living as a Christian”
Thursdays in May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
7:00 pm on the PLUM Zoom
Led by Susan M. Smith, Ph.D.
with readings from her book
“Learn More than You Teach:
Becoming a Leader in a Diverse World”
plumofpa.com
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
PLUM SUMMER 2025 POTLUCK PICNICS
PLUM is holding three potluck picnics this summer.
Attend one, two or all three! Bring a dish to share and your camp chair (if desired). Bring a friend!
Thursday, June 26th, 5:30-8:00
Dormont Park
Thursday, July 24th, 5:30-8:00
Settler’s Cabin Park, Gilbert Love Pavilion
Thursday, August 28th, 5:30-8:00
White Oak Park, Blue Spruce Pavilion
Pocket Change & G&J Dollars
April
Designated to LUTHERLYN
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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