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 ~ December 2, 2024

  

Wednesday, December 4  

12:00 noon   Prayer Meeting at McMasters

7:00 pm TAIZE PRAYER (zoom)

 

Sunday, December 8  ADVENT II

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

Monday, December 9

7:00 pm Church Council

 

Wednesday, December 11    

12:00 noon   Prayer Meeting at McMasters

 

Sunday, December 15   ADVENT III

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

                        White Gifts

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

Wednesday, December 18    

12:00 noon   Prayer Meeting at McMasters

 

Sunday, December 22   ADVENT IV

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

Tuesday, December 24   CHRISTMAS EVE

       4:00 pm      Christmas Eve Service

 

Wednesday, December 25    

CHRISTMAS DAY

 

Sunday, December 29  

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters…Lessons & Carols

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

Wednesday, January 1, 2025   New Years Day

12:00 noon   Prayer Meeting at McMasters

 

Sunday, January 5

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

Wednesday, January 8

12:00 noon   Prayer Meeting at McMasters

 

Sunday, January 12

11:15 am In-person Worship at McMasters

       3:00 pm Worship on zoom

 

 

 

Join PLUM for worship

Wednesdays,
December 4, 11 & 18

7pm on Zoom

 

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White Gifts for Angel’s Place

Dedication of White Gifts will be on December 15

 

We will be collecting gifts for Angels Place. There are tags on a tree in the narthex (around the corner near the water fountain). Gifts will be wrapped in white and will be taken to the front of the church after a reading of The Legend of Cathay at our church service on December 15th.

 

Angels' Place is a day care center in Swissvale, PA., providing education and care for children while providing support for single parents.

 

Parent Gifts:                   Christmas Scented Candle (11)

 

Cleaning Products and Supplies

 

Tide Laundry Detergent    Scrubbing Bubbles   Clorox Clean Up       

39-Gal Trash Bags           Dixie Cups         Postage Stamps

Blue Pens                   Napkins             Paper towels

White Copy Paper (8.5”X 11”)               White Cardstock Paper

Manilla Folders (letter size and colored)      Avery Labels 45160

                                                          

Food Items

 

Rice Cakes (Carmel or Cheese)              Boxed Cakes and Icing

Amond Nut thins Cheese flavor             Pepper

Ketchup                                             Kix Cereal                                           

Sun Chips                                           PopCorners Snacks 

Honey Nut Cheerios                        S   Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese                                        

(donations can be placed in the back pews designated for them)



Christmas Eve Service

Tuesday, December 24

4:00 pm

~ NO CHRISTMAS MORNING SERVICE ~

 

  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

 

 

 

 

 

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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