FALL 2018 DISCIPLESHIP OPPORTUNITIES A Place for You to Belong! Mount Pisgah A United Methodist Community This catalog is a listing of the Discipleship Groups offered for Fall 2018. All our groups participate in a missions opportunity throughout the semester and strive to pray daily for each other. To register, simply complete the enclosed form. Please make sure to include your name, phone number, email, and group that you want to join, as several leaders have more then one group. Some groups have a participant s guide or member s book that is recommended. For Sunday classes, contact the class leaders for books. Wednesday Night Live books are all priced at $10.00 (exceptions are listed). Please attach a check for your class selection, made to MPUMC, memo Live books. Please contact Dana Hanlon, Director for Christian Education at dana@mtpisgahgso.org if you have any questions. Wednesday Night Live Meals Each week our wonderful chefs prepare a meal for all our families that sign up in advance. Meals are listed on our website, Enews and bulletin. Cost of the meals is $7.50 per adult and $4.00 per child (10 and under). Maximum cost is $20.00 per family. To reserve your meals, please complete the enclosed form, or stop by the church office. All meals must be paid for by the Monday before the meal. Checks are to be made to: Nancy Pierron and dropped off at the church office with a registration form included in this brochure.
2 Traditional Sunday School Hour for Children Infants 5th Grade (9:45am) All parents of students from Infants through 5 th grade are asked to sign their children in/out in person. Children will not be allowed to leave the Elementary or Pre-school wings without a parent with them. Parents must pick up children at 10:55am. Sunday School: Families sign-in at our Children s Check-in Station and proceed to their classrooms. We use the Hands On Bible Curriculum, which encourages active learning from all children. Children learn each week The Lord s Prayer, the Apostles Creed, to pray for each others concerns and a story from the Bible. Lessons are active with hands on activities, games and practical ways to apply the Bible to today. 9:45 Classes are as Follows: Infants 2yr olds: Room 120 Pre-school 3yr-5yr (Pre-K): Room: 119 Grades K 2nd: Room: 204 Grades 3rd 5th: Room: 207 Parents must pick up children by 10:50am. Luke 2:52 (CEB) Jesus matured in wisdom and years, and in favor with God and with people. 11:00 Children s Church K-5th Grade LOCATION: Room 210 & 204 Learning through play, Bible stories, motion and music, our Children s Church participants enjoy interactive lessons and a steadfast love from our Sunday School teachers. We ask parents to sign in/ their children at the children s Check in Station before worship. Children begin Children s Church in the Sanctuary. After the Children s Moment the group proceeds to the classroom. NURSERY during Worship Our youngest members are welcome in our Nursery. We have two trained Nursery/Preschool Ministry Staff members waiting to love on and serve our families! Our nursery is available from 9:30 am through end of worship at 12:15 pm. Parents are provided a pager for emergencies, and are asked to bring diapers. We only provide toddlers with Goldfish (if parents give us permission) and bottles to our youngest children. For more information or to volunteer to assist in the Children s Ministry, contact Dana Hanlon, Director for Christian Education at: dana@mtpisgahgso.org or call 336-288-3321 xt 227
3 Youth 9:45 10:45 This hour lead by Camille Muire is geared targeting middle school students while all are welcome. We are excited about the opportunity to create bonds with each student during this hour that carry over into Sunday evening weekly gatherings. Locations: All Youth Classes: Room 206, Whobodies Room Youth 11:00 Noon This hour lead by Frank Roughgarden is geared toward high school students. An exciting time of diving into the word together, gaining a deeper knowledge of faith all while furthering lasting relationships between students. 1 Timothy 4:12 Don t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Instead, set an example for the believers through your speech, behavior, love, and faith,. Confirmation All youth 6th grade and older are invited to attend Confirmation Class beginning September 30 through November 18. The class is scheduled for eight weeks from 8:30am Noon every Sunday. Each class includes worship, bible study, discussion and more. A mandatory retreat is planned for October 20th from 10am 3pm. More information is provided at mtpisgahgso.org. To sign-up contact Robert Chou, Director for Youth Ministries. THE WHOBODIES Established in the 1975 The Whobodies, Mt. Pisgah s Youth Group have had a long standing reputation for excellence in our community. We meet every Sunday night from 4:30-6:00PM. This group of youth grades 6-12th, enjoy fellowship time, student lead worship, games, Bible Study & a closing prayer time. Youth are encouraged to invest in week long summer missions trips [Serve Week], Fall & Spring spiritual retreats [Camp Cheerio], monthly outreaches, Winter Basketball League & much more! For more information contact Robert Chou, Director of Youth Ministries at robert@mtpisgahgso.org. We would love to show you what it means to be a Whobody!. For more information or to volunteer in youth ministry areas, The Whobodies or Sunday morning youth, please contact Robert Chou Director of Youth Robert@mtpisgahgso.org or call 336-288-3321 xt 237
4 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 9:45 Roundtable Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45am, Location: Room 215 Dates: On-going Contact: Sandy Furr, sfurr1@nc.rr.com We have begun the Journey through the Bible series using First and 2nd Samuel as our focus. Our goal is to work through the Bible with a few additional studies during the Advent season. Page Bible Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45am Location: 114 Dates: On-going Contact: Gayle Manahan, manahanp@bellsouth.net This fall, our lessons come from the Book of Genesis, the book of beginnings. Through its pages, God is revealed as the Creator, Sustainer, Judge, and Redeemer who brought all things into being. Our lessons survey God's creation of the universe, earth, and people. In addition, we have monthly socials and a mission focus for our class. Seekers Bible Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45 am Location: 106 Date: On-going Contact: Keith Ingold, Keithingold1@gmail.com Our class uses the Adult Bible Series from Cokesbury. Our lessons come from the Book of Genesis, the book of beginnings. Through its pages, God is revealed as the Creator, Sustainer, Judge, and Redeemer who brought all things into being. Our lessons survey God's creation of the universe, earth, and people Christians Under Construction Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45 am, Location: 200 Date: On-going Contact: Gina York, gdovel116@aol.com Our class does a variety of studies from Bible specific to book studies. We will be studying the Gospel of Mark this Fall. Our class is also active in the Operation Christmas Child
5 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 9:45 New Life Bible Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45am, Location: 202 Date: Ongoing Contact: Larry Holmquist; lholmquist@bellsouth.net Our class continues to study and discuss the Bible. Bring your own Bible as we read together and discuss our understanding of the passage and how it applies to us today. John Bennett Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45 am, Location: 112 Date: On-going Contact: Agnes Shelton, tshelton39@triad.rr.com Our fall lessons come from the Book of Genesis, the book of beginnings. Through its pages, God is revealed as the Creator, Sustainer, Judge, and Redeemer who brought all things into being. Our lessons survey God's creation of the universe, earth, and people. Agape Class Class meets each Sunday, 9:45 10:45am, Location: 212 Date: Ongoing Contact:: Jeff Burkett, jaburk@hotmail.com The Agape Class is studying the book, The Power of a Humble Life, which focuses on what the Bible says about the sin of pride and the impact that humility has on our Christian witness. Each week we strive to learn more about building our relationship with Christ and encouraging each other in our faith walk.
6 Sunday Discipleship Opportunities 11:00 Young Adult Class The Gathering Class meets each Sunday, 11:00 - Noon, Location: 212 Dates: On-going Contact: Cody Johnsen, cody@mtpisgahgso.org Class meets each Sunday, 11:00 - Noon, Location: Parlor Dates: On-going Contact: Steve Woodard, swoodard@hwedist.com The Young Adult class currently is watching a video series by Louie Giglio. The class is a great time for fellowship with one another as we have great conversations and learn from one another. Several times a month our group goes for lunch together after our class. We meet in the Agape room on the 2nd floor directly The Gathering class is finishing Louie Giglio Goliath Must Fall. Our next study is Short Stories by Jesus Our missions include working on blankets for the homeless that we give the police to hand out. This will be done on Sunday 11/4 this year. (100 blankets, toboggans, socks, bibles etc. in bags) after the Mount service Wednesday Night Live Discipleship Opportunities for Kids NURSERY: Is available for our youngest members, infant through 3yrs old. Please sign all your children up for participation along with your Discipleship Choices. We look forward to the whole family attending Wednesday Night Live. Wednesdays @ Mount Pisgah Join us on Wednesday Night at 6pm for our weekly Wednesday Night Kids club. Children are given the opportunity to sign, play games and learn more about God! Children age 4yrs through 5th grade are invited to attend. Wednesday Night Schedule: 5:30 6:30 pm, Meal with your family in Fellowship Hall. Reservations Required. 6:00 6:40 2nd 5th Singing, Celebration Choir 6:00 6:40 4yr to 1st grade Kids Club Activities and lessons 6:40 7:00 2nd 5th Kids Club Activities and Lessons 6:40 7:00 4yr to 1st grade Singing, Cherub Choir 7:00 Pick-up for those parents not in Wednesday Night Discipleship Classes 7:00 8:00pm Kids Club Extended Time, includes a movie, snack and story time. For those Children who choose not to sing, they remain in and assist Kids Club! Parents please: sign-up for Kids Club and Choirs!
7 Wednesday Night Live Discipleship Opportunities 7 Realities for Experiencing God Class meets Wednesday Night, 6:30-8:00 Dates: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Kristi and Jeff Johnsen, jeff@mtpisgahgso.org Book: $10.00 Seven Realities for Experiencing God examines seven scriptural realities - those Moses experienced in Exodus 3 - that teach believers how to develop an obedient love relationship with God. We will discuss the concept "God is always at work around you" to introduce a biblical pattern by which God reveals His will so that believers can join His activity in the world. 10 Dumb Things Smart Christians Believe Class meets, Wednesday night, 6:30 8:00 Date: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Ann and Gene Tanner: wgatanner@bellsouth.net Book: $10.00 People don t set out to build their faith upon myths and spiritual urban legends. But somehow such falsehoods keep showing up in the way that many Christians think about life and God. These goofy ideas and beliefs are assumed by millions to be rock-solid truth... until life proves they re not. The sad result is often a spiritual disaster confusion, feelings of betrayal, a distrust of Scripture, loss of faith, anger toward both the church and God. Experiencing God at Home Class meets Wednesday night, 6:15 7:30 Dates: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Sheila Main, shlmain@yahoo.com Book: $10.00 Healthy home-lives lead to strong Christian communities! Illuminating that the clear foundation for God's work in nations and churches around the world begins with his relationship with individual families, the Blackabys offer real-life stories--- supported by lessons from the Bible---that illustrate God's presence in marriage, choosing life goals, rescuing broken friendships, forgiveness, and more. Whisper: Hearing the Voice of Class meets Wednesday Night, 6:30 8:00 Dates: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Randy Lewis and Mac McNairy, macjanet2@triad.rr.com Book: $10.00 God still speaks today. His voice and guidance wasn't only for the saints and prophets of old, but for followers of Jesus now. In Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God, author and pastor Mark Batterson shares seven ways that God communicates with His followers, if they'll stop to listen. Through the tools of Scripture, Doors, Dreams, People, Promptings, and Pain, God weaves divine messages of love, encouragement and insight, into our lives every day.
8 Wednesday Night Live Discipleship Opportunities God is for the Alcoholic Class meets: Wednesday Night, 6:30 8:00pm Dates: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Jeff Burkett and Bob Tursky, tursky@aol.com Book:$10.00 In this updated and expanded version of God Is For The Alcoholic, author Jerry Dunn helps us to understand alcoholism, ways we can help an alcoholic and how the alcoholic can help himself. In this revision, Dunn has incorporated newly developed treatment methods into those already outlined in the book to make it even more effective. Financial Peace University Financial Peace University Incentive! Complete eight of nine classes and receive over half of your tuition back! A savings of $60.00 for completing the eight of nine sessions! Come change your life today! Alpha for Youth Class meets Wednesday Night, 6:30 8:00 Location: Whobodies & Alpha Room Leader: Rev. Donald Thomas, Steve Woodard Contact: Robert Chou, Robert@mtpisgahgso.org Alpha is a perfect way to create an environment of acceptability where students can bring their friends to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and share their point of view. Alpha makes it easy to have spiritual conversations which explore life's biggest questions in a safe and respectful way. Alpha's approach to hospitality, faith, and discussion is designed to welcome everyone, especially those who might not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers. Financial Peace University Class meets: Wednesday Night, 6:30 8:00pm Dates: Preview September 12, Starts September 26 Leader: Gary Wegner, glwegner@gmail.com Financial Peace University is a nine-lesson, money-management class taught by America's most trusted financial guru, Dave Ramsey. Dave and his teaching team will walk you through the basics of budgeting, dumping debt, planning for the future, and much more. And now you can experience this life-changing class the way that s best for you: with other people in a local group! pur- Cost: $119.00 Must chase materials on-line BEFORE 9/19. www.financialpeace.com
9 Sign Up For Wednesday Night Discipleship Classes Family NAME PHONE EMAIL Place this registration form in the basket as you leave worship service today, drop it off at the office or mail to: Attn: Dana Hanlon, Director fir Christian Education Mount Pisgah United Methodist Church 2600 Pisgah Church Road Greensboro, NC 27455 All Books must be paid for by September 12, checks to MPUMC, memo: Live Books Sign up for Wednesday Night Live Meals Cost of the meals $7.50 per adult, $4.00 per child Maximum $20.00 per family Family NAME PHONE EMAIL Adult # Child# Total Paid $ Check#: Menus are placed in the Enews, bulletin and posted on the Bulletin Board. You can place your reservations for the entire season (10 meals) or reserve week by week. All meals must be paid for and reserved by the Monday before each meal. Checks are to be made to Nancy Pierron