Reaching Pisgah
Become part of our church family! Whether you’re a child, student, young adult, parent, or grandparent, there’s a place where you belong. As we worship, learn, and serve together, you’ll form meaningful connections that go beyond Sunday mornings. Discover where your unique gifts and passions can be used for Christ here at Pisgah.
This Week at Pisgah
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Worship Series: Christmas With the Prophets
Sundays at 10:30am
Join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30am as we Worship our Savior together. Pastor Bobby is currently preaching a series on Christmas with the Prophets.
Sunday School
Sundays at 9:30am
Join us Sunday Mornings at 9:30am for Sunday School. We have classes for all ages throughout our church campus.
Mcadenville Pisgah family walk
Wednesday December 3 at 6pm
Join us for a festive evening as we walk through Christmastown together! We’ll meet at Burger King (200 Market St, Cramerton) at 6 PM and then stroll through McAdenville as a church family.
All ages are welcome—come enjoy the lights, fellowship, and Christmas cheer!
Pickleball
Tuesday & Thursday at 6pm
Come fellowship together and enjoy being active! Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never played. We play twice a week in the Family Life Outreach Center (FLOC).
Women's Circles
December 7 Following Worship
Our Women’s Circles are intimate community groups that combine Bible study, fellowship, and service projects. Whether you’re seeking deeper biblical understanding, meaningful friendships, or opportunities to serve, our Women’s Ministry welcomes you to join us as we journey together in faith.
Christmas caroling & fellowship
Sunday December 7 at 5:45pm
The ABC Class invites everyone to help spread Christmas cheer to our shut-ins! Ride the bus or carpool, and afterward stay for a Christmas Party—just bring an hors d’oeuvre to share!
Adult Bible Study
Wednesdays at 10am
Join us each week for our adult Bible study led by Pastor Bobby. Together, we will walk through the book of Philippians, discovering the joy, strength, and steadfast hope found in Christ.
You can join us either Sunday afternoons at 4:00 PM or Wednesday mornings at 10:00 AM—both groups will be walking through the same study. If you can attend both, consider serving in our kids’ or youth programs on Sunday afternoons—contact Becca Duran to volunteer.
Upcoming Events
Learn more, register and join us for our upcoming events.
Youth Christmas Party
Friday December 12 at 5:00pm
Join us for a fun evening out! We’ll start with dinner together at Cherokee Grill in Kings Mountain, then head to Circle M for their petting zoo and beautiful Christmas lights.
The cost is $30 total ($20 for dinner and $10 for Circle M). We’d love for your student to come—please RSVP to the church office by 12/7.
Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert
Friday December 12 at 6:30pm at 1st UMC Belmont
You’re invited to join us for a beautiful afternoon of music as we attend the Charlotte Bronze Handbell Ensemble Concert at First United Methodist Church in Belmont. This talented group is known for their stunning arrangements and rich, uplifting sound—perfect for the Christmas season. Admission is free, and we’d love to enjoy this event together as a church family.
If you would like to ride the bus for this special outing, please contact Libby Woodard or the church office to reserve your spot. Seats are limited.
Christmas Dinner & Children's Play
Sunday December 14 at 5:30pm
Join us for a special evening of Christmas fun and fellowship! The Appalachia Missions Team will host a delicious fundraiser dinner at 5:30 PM, followed by our Children’s Christmas Play Program at 6:30 PM.
All children and youth are invited to participate in our Christmas Program featuring Scripture readings and carols. —and Santa will be available for pictures afterward!
If your child would like to participate in the play (No practice required—children will dress up, and youth will read Scripture.), please contact Becca Duran.
College Students Fellowship & Dinner
Monday, December 22 at 6:30pm
Our Pisgah Women’s Ministry warmly invites all college students to an evening of good food and great company!
Enjoy a delicious homemade meal, connect with friends, and delight in special music from Bobby & Becca Duran, featuring songs from our “Rock the FLOC” days. Join us for a night of fellowship and fun!
Christmas Eve Candelight Service
Wednesday, December 24 at 6:00pm
Join us, our Pisgah family and neighbors, as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This special family worship service is perfect for all ages—no childcare is provided so that every child can experience the beauty of the candlelight and the joy of the season. Come and share in this meaningful Christmas tradition!
If you don’t yet know Jesus and the hope He brings, we invite you to come and meet Him this Christmas. Learn more at our Hope in Jesus page.
Women's Circles
Our Women’s Circles are intimate community groups that combine Bible study, fellowship, and service projects. Whether you’re seeking deeper biblical understanding, meaningful friendships, or opportunities to serve, our Women’s Ministry welcomes you to join us as we journey together in faith.
Rachel Boyce
First Sunday of every month at 2:00pm
Meets in the Elliot Center Fellowship Hall.
Meeting for lunch in the Elliot Center on December 7 following worship.
Mary Kennedy
First Monday of every month at 10:00am
Meets in the Elliot Center Women’s Lounge.
Meeting at Myra Stewart’s House at 11am for lunch on December 1.
Suzanne Elliot
First Monday of every month at 7:00pm
Meets in the Elliot Center Fellowship Hall.
Meeting at 6:30pm for dinner on December 1.
Ways to Serve
SMILES for seniors
meals on wheels donation drive for gaston county seniors
For Meals on Wheels we’re collecting donations of packaged toothepaste, toothbrushes and dental floss to bless seniros in Gaston County.
Donations can be dropped off at the church and should be turned in by the end of November.
Boys & Girls Club Giftcard drive
Due by December 7
Help share Christ’s love with teens in our community by donating a $25 gift card from Target or Walmart. Simply place your gift card in the church office or in the offering plate. Thank you for making a difference this Christmas!
Operation Christmas Child
Boxes Due by December 8
Volunteer on 12/9 at 7:30am
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes and packing slips are available in the Elliott Center foyer—pick one up and help share Christ’s love this Christmas! Filled boxes are due back by 12/8.
You can also join us in serving at the OCC Processing Center on 12/9. RSVP for a bus seat with Barbara Oates or contact the church office.
Christmas Program Gift Drive
Due by December 10
We’re collecting small gifts to bless the children at our Christmas Program—each child will take home a little present! If you’re able, please donate a gift under $5 and mark the gender and age if applicable. We’re hoping to collect around 30 gifts total. We’re also collecting $10 gift cards for our youth. Thank you for helping make this a special Christmas for our kids!
Please drop off gifts in the church office.
Support CAM
Partner with us in caring for our neighbors through Crisis Assistance Ministry, our local food bank and community support partner. Your generosity helps provide meals, relief, and hope to families right here in our area. Whether you give food, resources, or time, every act of service makes a meaningful difference. Join us as we share Christ’s love in practical, compassionate ways.
Collection boxes are in the Elliot Center lobby.
Pisgah Pathfinders
Certain Sundays at 4pm
We’re so very excited about our new upcoming programming in the Fall on Sunday Nights and Wednesday Mornings. We are currently looking for volunteers to help us with the children’s programming for Sunday Nights.
Our children’s program will run for one hour each week in an engaging VBS-style format. We are prayerfully seeking volunteers for different stations.
Helping Hands
Our Helping Hands Ministry’s primary focus is to help our church family members in times of need. This ministry provides assistance in all walks of life: helping getting groceries or medications, providing rides to a doctor’s office, going on hospital visits, or preparing a Meal Train.
Music Ministries
Handbells: wednesdays at 6pm
Choir: WEDNESDAYS AT 7PM
Join our choir or our handbell choir to use your gifts on Sunday mornings!
You don’t need to sign up to volunteer. Just show up and come make music to the Lord!
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer with our Meals on Wheels team to bring a meal to seniors in our community and reach out to them in love.
Drivers are asked to deliver meals for one hour four times a year.
Backpack Ministry
Each week during the school year our Backpack Ministry Team reaches out to students in need in our community. We fill backpacks with groceries for families in need and distribute them to our local school.
Our Backpack Ministry is sponsored by our Men’s Fellowship.
Donate Food to CAM
July is Pisgah’s month to focus on donating food stuffs to Crisis Assistance Ministry. All donations can be dropped off in the Elliot Center foyer during the month of July.
Most needed items: Chicken Noodle Soup, Tomato Soup, Rice, Drive Beans, Instant Potatoes Canned Tuna, Canned Chicken, Ramen Noodles, Jelly, Pancake Mix and Syrup, Oatmeal, and Grits.
Prayer Requests
Pray for our church family
Church prayer lists are available in our weekly bulletin. These are available online and on Sunday mornings.
If you have a prayer request, please don’t hesitate to reach out so that we can add your request to our prayer list.
Meetings
Program Comm.
Wednesday, December 3 at 6:30pm
Deacons
Sunday, December 14 at 7:30am
Session
Thursday, December 18 at 6:30pm
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Become a Family Member
Become an official part of our church family! Whether you’re a child, student, young adult, parent, or grandparent, there’s a place where you belong.
Church Membership is a commitment, and we want you to become a part of growing God’s kingdom here at Pisgah! Get in touch with Pastor Bobby and take your next step to become a part of our church family.