Welcome to Lighthouse Lutheran Church, a Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ. We are a Lutheran Congregation in Mission for Christ (LCMC) church serving southwestern Pennsylvania. Our Pastor is the Reverend Dennis Whalen. We are a spiritually vibrant and friendly group of Christian servants who seek to expand Christ's Kingdom through mission, worship, ministry, fellowship, and Bible study. There is something for everybody to jump in and get involved. If you are looking for an LCMC church in southwestern Pennsylvania, then Join Us!
Our place of worship is located at 501 3rd Avenue, Freedom, PA. See you on Sunday!
Our mailing address is: Lighthouse Lutheran Church P.O. Box 118 New Brighton, PA 15066
Phone: (724) 544-7203
Email: Pastor@LighthouseLutheran.org
Regular Sunday Worship is at 9:00am.
Regular Sunday School classes start around 10:30am after coffee/fellowship time (September through end of May) but due to COVID-19 are currently cancelled.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
May 30, 2020: In-person worship services to resume starting June 7, 2020 at 9:00am. Certain guidelines will be in place including but not limited to:
1. We request you wear a mask upon entering and leaving the church. You are permitted to remove your mask while seated in pews. Please wear your mask as you approach the altar area for communion. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided.
2. Please refrain from handshakes or hugging in order to maintain the social distancing guidelines.
3. One person in rest room at a time.
4. Please sit in designated pews where bulletins are placed. This will assist in maintaining social distancing.
5. An Offering plate will be placed in the entrance area. No offering will be taken during the service.
6. Bibles and hymnals will be removed from the designated pews so please bring your own Bibles to the service.
7. Follow the directions of the ushers upon the conclusion of the service. Back pews will be dismissed first. We want to prevent a bottle neck in the back of the church. People are welcome to congregate outside, at a safe distance in the parking lot/sidewalk areas.
8. Communion will be provided using disposable cups.
Lenten Announcements:
Our Lenten season has arrived. We will again combine Wednesday evening services with our friends from St. John’s Parish. There will be no meager meals this year. We encourage everyone to join us for this time of devotion and reflection as we anticipate the risen Christ. We look forward to sharing this Lenten season with our Lutheran neighbors of St. John’s Parish. Wednesday evening services begin at 7:00 p.m.
Lenten Date: Mid-Week Lenten Worship Location:
Feb 17th Wednesday St. John's Lutheran Church (Ambridge)
Feb 24th Wednesday Lighthouse Lutheran Church (Freedom)
Mar 3rd Wednesday St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mar 10th Wednesday Lighthouse Lutheran Church
Mar 17th Wednesday St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mar 24th Wednesday Lighthouse Lutheran Church
Holy Week Schedule:
Our schedule for Holy Week is as follows:
Mar 28 Palm Sunday Service (@St. John’s) 10:00AM
Apr 1 Maundy Thursday Service (@St. John’s) 7:00PM
Apr 2 Good Friday Service (@St John’s) 7:00PM
Apr 4 Easter Sunday Worship (@Lighthouse) 9:00AM
Links to most recent online worship resources:
Palm Sunday (Mar 28, 2021): fb.watch/4wAFWpFGja/
Sixth Wednesday of Lent (Mar 24, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/445973780046006
Fifth Sunday of Lent (Mar 21, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/795219651370401
Fourth Sunday of Lent (Mar 14, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/310261503778607
Fourth Wednesday of Lent (Mar 10, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/445491800236108
Third Sunday of Lent (Mar 7, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/1855561344620798
Third Wednesday of Lent (Mar 3, 2021): fb.watch/45itP2rti1/
Second Sunday of Lent (Feb 28, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/223994452840405
Second Wednesday of Lent (Feb 24, 2021): facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/906622040113500
First Sunday of Lent (Feb 21, 2021) online worship: facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch/videos/886925938826903
Ash Wednesday (Feb 17, 2021) online worship: fb.watch/3OH2Oo8KFt/
For other links to previous online worship videos, see our SERMONS page (under ABOUT US) or go to our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/LighthouseLutheranChurch
And if you or someone you know needs anything, please contact:
Tom Kuny (Council President): 412 741-6711
Bob Youkers (Deacon): 724 843-5583.
And any pastoral needs, please contact Interim Pastor Jason Coley: 412 552-9051.
Seeking to call a new pastor:
We are seeking to call a new Pastor for Lighthouse Lutheran Church. We have formed a Call Committee whose function is to determine what Lighthouse is looking for in a Pastor and to interview prospective candidates. The current Call Committee is comprised Janet, Bill, Julian, Marsha, and Grant. These volunteers will keep the Council updated on progress which will be shared with the congregation. Thank you to our Call Committee volunteers throughout these past months for their efforts in completing our Church Profile where you can read its contents on the bulletin board in the narthex area. Lighthouse’s intention to call a pastor will be shared with the LCMC, NALC, Reformed Presbyterian Seminary and Trinity School for Ministry outlets and published on their respective websites. Contact Tom Kuny 412 741-6711 if you have questions.
We believe that this is a time of great importance in our church’s history. We have been given the opportunity to seek God’s face and ask for His wisdom in determining whom He has called to be the next pastor of Lighthouse Lutheran Church. We believe that this should be a time of great excitement and enthusiasm for our church, and we know that we are in need of supernatural discernment through this process. We thank you for trusting our leadership and are asking for you to join us as we pray through this season of preparing for our next Pastor and his family. James 5:16 states, “The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” With this in mind, we need to be right with God and come to Him with a clean conscience so that our prayers are not hindered. We have been seeking God’s will for our church and it is a task we do not take lightly. We covet your prayers during this season of transition and change. For that reason, we ask that you continue to pray for the Call Committee, the congregation, and the future Pastor of our church. We want to build unity and have clear knowledge of God’s will for the future Pastor. Please pray diligently for the members of our Call Committee daily. Thank you for praying as we seek wisdom and discernment of God’s will.
We are seeking to call a new Pastor for Lighthouse Lutheran Church. We have formed a Call Committee whose function is to determine what Lighthouse is looking for in a Pastor and to interview prospective candidates. The current Call Committee is comprised Janet, Bill, Julian, Marsha, and Grant. These volunteers will keep the Council updated on progress which will be shared with the congregation. Thank you to our Call Committee volunteers throughout these past months for their efforts in completing our Church Profile where you can read its contents on the bulletin board in the narthex area. Lighthouse’s intention to call a pastor will be shared with the LCMC, NALC, Reformed Presbyterian Seminary and Trinity School for Ministry outlets and published on their respective websites. Contact Tom Kuny 412 741-6711 if you have questions.
We believe that this is a time of great importance in our church’s history. We have been given the opportunity to seek God’s face and ask for His wisdom in determining whom He has called to be the next pastor of Lighthouse Lutheran Church. We believe that this should be a time of great excitement and enthusiasm for our church, and we know that we are in need of supernatural discernment through this process. We thank you for trusting our leadership and are asking for you to join us as we pray through this season of preparing for our next Pastor and his family. James 5:16 states, “The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” With this in mind, we need to be right with God and come to Him with a clean conscience so that our prayers are not hindered. We have been seeking God’s will for our church and it is a task we do not take lightly. We covet your prayers during this season of transition and change. For that reason, we ask that you continue to pray for the Call Committee, the congregation, and the future Pastor of our church. We want to build unity and have clear knowledge of God’s will for the future Pastor. Please pray diligently for the members of our Call Committee daily. Thank you for praying as we seek wisdom and discernment of God’s will.
Compassion Ministries - Items for those in need
On the last Sunday of each month from October through March, we will be collecting new socks, underwear, hats, gloves, and scarves for the Unionville Clothes Closet (a clothing ministry for the needy). Donations can be placed in the basket in the narthex.
There is a current need in the food pantry for the following items: canned vegetables, boxes of cereal, and packaged side dishes (like Knorr).
Items for the Yellow Ribbon Girls
Beginning in April through September, we are collecting items for the Yellow Ribbon Girls (YellowRibbonGirls.com). This organization sends bibles, well wishes, cards, treats, and needed supplies to people deployed in the military. Needed items include: cards, letters, DVDs, CDs, and pictures to lift their spirits, compact bibles, granola bars, beef jerky, gum, AA batteries, microwavable food, ziplock bags, packs of crackers, microwave popcorn, ramen noodles, travel-size shampoo, packs of nuts, powdered drink mixes, and boot insoles. Donations can be placed in the basket in the narthex.
Children's Books Needed:
Our Evangelism Committee is collecting children's Christian story books, coloring books, and activity books.
Baby Items Needed:
The Evangelism committee will be accepting donations of newborn baby items to be given to new mothers in our community. Items can be new or gently used and can be anything that a newborn baby or new mother would need or use. The committee will make up gift baskets with these items and distribute them to local mothers. Suggested items include: baby clothes (newborn up to 12 months), bottles, blankets, small toys, feeding supplies, diapers, wipes, bibs, baby hygiene items, pacifiers, etc.
Monthly Blood Pressure Screening
On the first Sunday of each month, our parish nurses will be taking monthly blood pressures for anyone who is interested. Personal index cards will be provided to anyone wishing to keep track of their monthly blood pressure (strictly confidential). Feel free to contact our parish nurses for your health and wellness needs.
On the last Sunday of each month from October through March, we will be collecting new socks, underwear, hats, gloves, and scarves for the Unionville Clothes Closet (a clothing ministry for the needy). Donations can be placed in the basket in the narthex.
There is a current need in the food pantry for the following items: canned vegetables, boxes of cereal, and packaged side dishes (like Knorr).
Items for the Yellow Ribbon Girls
Beginning in April through September, we are collecting items for the Yellow Ribbon Girls (YellowRibbonGirls.com). This organization sends bibles, well wishes, cards, treats, and needed supplies to people deployed in the military. Needed items include: cards, letters, DVDs, CDs, and pictures to lift their spirits, compact bibles, granola bars, beef jerky, gum, AA batteries, microwavable food, ziplock bags, packs of crackers, microwave popcorn, ramen noodles, travel-size shampoo, packs of nuts, powdered drink mixes, and boot insoles. Donations can be placed in the basket in the narthex.
Children's Books Needed:
Our Evangelism Committee is collecting children's Christian story books, coloring books, and activity books.
Baby Items Needed:
The Evangelism committee will be accepting donations of newborn baby items to be given to new mothers in our community. Items can be new or gently used and can be anything that a newborn baby or new mother would need or use. The committee will make up gift baskets with these items and distribute them to local mothers. Suggested items include: baby clothes (newborn up to 12 months), bottles, blankets, small toys, feeding supplies, diapers, wipes, bibs, baby hygiene items, pacifiers, etc.
Monthly Blood Pressure Screening
On the first Sunday of each month, our parish nurses will be taking monthly blood pressures for anyone who is interested. Personal index cards will be provided to anyone wishing to keep track of their monthly blood pressure (strictly confidential). Feel free to contact our parish nurses for your health and wellness needs.
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