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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 ~ July 28-August 11, 2025
Monday, July 28
7:00 pm PLUM Board
Wednesday, July 30
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, July 31
7:00 pm Book Discussion on zoom
8:00 pm Zoom Study of Revelation
Sunday, August 3
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, August 6
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, August 7
7:00 pm Book Discussion on zoom
8:00 pm Zoom Study of Revelation
Sunday, August 10
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Monday, August 11
6:00 pm Church Council Dinner
Wednesday, August 13
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, August 14
8:00 pm Zoom Study of Revelation
Saturday, August 16
9:00 am Backpack Distribution
1:00 pm McMasters Game Day
Sunday, August 17
11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters
Coffee Hour
3:00 pm Worship on zoom
Wednesday, August 20
12:00 noon Prayer Meeting at McMasters
Thursday, August 21
8:00 pm Zoom Study of Revelation
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, August 28th, 5:30-8:00
White Oak Park, Blue Spruce Pavilion
ZOOM BIBLE STUDY
“Unveiling the Lamb ~ Hope, Resistance, and The Church in Revelation”
July 31 and August 7, 14, 21
8:00pm – 9:00pm on zoom
Hosted and led by Rev, Dr. Martin J. Rafanan
Join us for a 5-session Bible study that explores the Book of Revelation not as a roadmap of fear, but as a bold unveiling of Jesus Christ.
In a world of empire, confusion, and compromise, this vision from exile speaks hope and courage to the Church. Each session blends scriptural teaching, theological reflection, pastoral insight, and visual exploration.
Register by:
Google Registration Form:
https://forms.gle/JmbuU7RncG34auJs8
or
Calling or texting Martin at 314-258-0452
Pocket Change & G&J Dollars
Designated to RISE AGAINST HUNGER
Join Our 8th Annual PLUM Mission Project of
“God’s Work, Our Hands” at Christ Lutheran Church!
405 Kennedy Avenue, Duquesne, PA 15110
plumofpa.com
Saturday, September 6, 2025 10:00 am to 12:30 PM
This is our 8th annual P.L.U.M. mission project working with the faith-based organization “Rise Against Hunger” to host a meal packaging event. We will coordinate an assembly-line packaging of highly nutritious dehydrated meals comprised of rice, soy, vegetables and 23 essential vitamins and minerals. Together we will package over 12,000 meals that will be sent to school feeding programs around the world, medical clinics, child growth and development centers, elder care and crisis and disaster centers.
We need at least 50 people to help package the meals. In addition, we need a group of able-bodied people at Christ Lutheran at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 6th to help unload the truck and set up our fellowship hall for the event.
The actual meal packaging will take place 10:00 am sharp – 12:30 p.m. the same day. Adults of all ages and capabilities as well as school-aged children are welcome and encouraged to be a part of this wonderful project!
Feel free to invite family & friends from your community!
Questions? Email Deann George at deann.george@plumofpa.com
To Sign-Up, register for our PLUM September 6 event at
http://events.riseagainsthunger.org/PLUM2025
OR go to the link on the PLUM website, plumofpa.com
Please sign-up by August 27 with your commitment to participate.
Together the churches within P.L.U.M. can make a difference in combatting world hunger as our hands and mission unite to do God’s work.
Come join us for this spiritually inspiring event!
BACKPACKS
The collection of school items is underway!!!
Our goal this year is 100 backpacks!!
Together, we can make it happen.
Distribution date is set for Saturday, August 16. Please bring items and place them in the box at the back of the sanctuary. All items will be a blessing to the needy children of this community.
Thank you for your help and support!!
Pencil Sharpener Erasers Pens Crayons
Markers Pencil Case Folders Notebooks
Colored Pencils Pencils Glue Sticks Scissors (blunt tip)
Summer Reading ~ Staying Awake
Join members of our Synod’s
Authentic Diversity & Justice Working Group
for a weekly book discussion this summer,
Thursdays from July 10 ~ August 7
7:00 pm on zoom
We’ll be reading “Staying Awake” by Tyler Sit.
Register at www.tinyurl.com/ADJSummerReading
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
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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