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).
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
It was announced March 15, 2020 that due to the COVID-19 virus concerns and recommendations, Lighthouse Lutheran Church will be closed for the next two weeks and will not have any worship services on March 22nd or 29th. All choir practices have been cancelled until further notice. As the situation continues, our council and leaders will keep us informed, but as of right now, we will not have services until our combined Palm Sunday service which is scheduled to be held at St. John's (Ambridge) at 10:30am. St. John's Parish remains open and will continue worship services as scheduled, however Meager Meals at 5:45 has been cancelled there as well.
I would encourage everyone to use this time to read and study your bible, listen to WORD-fm, consider finding a virtual/online Lutheran worship service (https://www.facebook.com/ctsfw/), or browse youtube for some fantastic Lutheran sermons. Also continue to pray. Pray for our families, our churches, our leaders, our health-care workers, our country, other nations, and anyone who is in need. Consider checking in on a fellow member by giving them a call. If you are able, offer others the ability to run an errand or two: maybe drop off a few groceries, or pick up their dry-cleaning - especially to those who don't want to go outside their home.
Oniine Spiritual Resource for the Fourth Sunday in Lent:
Here is a link to a sermon video that Pastor Coley has prepared for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 22,2020). We hope that you all will find it spiritually fulfilling during our temporary absence from worshiping together: https://youtu.be/Gd6qF5m8vlU
Online Spiritual Resource for the Fifth Sunday in Lent:
Here is a link to a sermon video that Pastor Coley has prepared for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (March 29,2020). We hope that you all will find it spiritually fulfilling during our temporary absence from worshiping together: https://youtu.be/6Mz9o0N0E-E
Tentative plans are in the works for a Tuesday Night online Bible Study at 7:00 pm using the ZOOM platform on the book of Job. Our intern, George, will be leading us. Stay tuned.
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 Pastor Jason Coley: 412 552-9051.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Our schedule for Holy Week is as follows:
Apr 5 Palm Sunday Service (@St. John’s) 10:30AM
Apr 9 Maundy Thursday Service (@St. John’s) 7:00PM
Apr 10 Good Friday Tenebrae Service (@Lighthouse) 7:30PM
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Worship (@Lighthouse) 9:00AM
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).
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
It was announced March 15, 2020 that due to the COVID-19 virus concerns and recommendations, Lighthouse Lutheran Church will be closed for the next two weeks and will not have any worship services on March 22nd or 29th. All choir practices have been cancelled until further notice. As the situation continues, our council and leaders will keep us informed, but as of right now, we will not have services until our combined Palm Sunday service which is scheduled to be held at St. John's (Ambridge) at 10:30am. St. John's Parish remains open and will continue worship services as scheduled, however Meager Meals at 5:45 has been cancelled there as well.
I would encourage everyone to use this time to read and study your bible, listen to WORD-fm, consider finding a virtual/online Lutheran worship service (https://www.facebook.com/ctsfw/), or browse youtube for some fantastic Lutheran sermons. Also continue to pray. Pray for our families, our churches, our leaders, our health-care workers, our country, other nations, and anyone who is in need. Consider checking in on a fellow member by giving them a call. If you are able, offer others the ability to run an errand or two: maybe drop off a few groceries, or pick up their dry-cleaning - especially to those who don't want to go outside their home.
Oniine Spiritual Resource for the Fourth Sunday in Lent:
Here is a link to a sermon video that Pastor Coley has prepared for the Fourth Sunday in Lent (March 22,2020). We hope that you all will find it spiritually fulfilling during our temporary absence from worshiping together: https://youtu.be/Gd6qF5m8vlU
Online Spiritual Resource for the Fifth Sunday in Lent:
Here is a link to a sermon video that Pastor Coley has prepared for the Fifth Sunday in Lent (March 29,2020). We hope that you all will find it spiritually fulfilling during our temporary absence from worshiping together: https://youtu.be/6Mz9o0N0E-E
Tentative plans are in the works for a Tuesday Night online Bible Study at 7:00 pm using the ZOOM platform on the book of Job. Our intern, George, will be leading us. Stay tuned.
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 Pastor Jason Coley: 412 552-9051.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Our schedule for Holy Week is as follows:
Apr 5 Palm Sunday Service (@St. John’s) 10:30AM
Apr 9 Maundy Thursday Service (@St. John’s) 7:00PM
Apr 10 Good Friday Tenebrae Service (@Lighthouse) 7:30PM
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Worship (@Lighthouse) 9:00AM
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 either Bert Amsler or Kurt DeHaven 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 either Bert Amsler or Kurt DeHaven for your health and wellness needs.
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