Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
– Proverbs 22:6
Through support and encouragement, we equip parents of kids of all ages and stages to be God’s Plan A for their child’s spiritual development. We walk parents through real-life topics with a Biblical perspective and provide pastoral care and practical tools for the parenting journey.
Weekly classes - wednesday Mornings
January
- may
Mom's Fellowship Group
The first 3 Wednesdays of each month Sept-May (with adjustment for holidays)
January 4 – May 3rd / Room 214 / 9:30-11:30am
An open Bible Study for moms who support, encourage and grow together in their faith journeys. Looking to God’s Word for guidance through the ups and downs of parenting, this group meets twice monthly to study God’s Word and share fellowship. We will also incorporate “Mom’s Night Out” dinners monthly for our group and those who can’t joining us due to daytime work commitments. Childcare is available by reservation. Contact our Parenting Coordinator JennyBramel for more information and details.
Weekly Classes - Wednesday evenings
January
- April
Wednesday Night Class
January 11 | Studio A and 214 / 6:15-7:30pm
The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place
January 11 - March 8
Join us as we discuss the impact of our increasingly digital world on our children and ourselves as well as how to use technology to unite and not divide our families. In his book, Andy Crouch will explore how making good choices about technology in our families is more than just using the right filters and screen-time limits- it’s about building character, wisdom and courage.
Sacred Parenting: How Raising Children Shapes Our Souls
Mar 15 -April 26 (no class 4/3 due to Fulton Co. Spring Break)
Join us as we look at parenting from a different perspective: as a method of spiritual formation expressly designed by our Father to shape our souls in ways we cannot imagine. In this six session video-based study, Gary Thomas shares how God can transform lessons in raising children into opportunities to grow in the image of Christ.
SundaY Mornings
January 8
- March 26, 2023
PARENT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
9:30-10:30 AM | Room 305 | January 8 - March 26 2023
Parents of 6th-8th grade students meet for their own class (while their students are in class) for fellowship and to learn/or review the basics of the Christian faith: God, Sin, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Grace, the Bible, and Keys to Discipleship, the Church and Service and explore the roles of parents within each of those topics. Parents will be encouraged and equipped to have meaningful discussions about life and faith with their confirmands as well explore weekly how God uses this crazy ride called parenting to sharpen and deepen our own faith. Contact Jenny Bramel for questions and more information on the Parent Class.
Confirmation Sunday class schedule:
*Sunday 1/8-Parent and Student Kick-off
*Sunday 1/15-Class #1: God
*Sunday 1/22-Class #2: Sin
*Sunday 1/29-Class #3: Jesus
*Sunday 2/5-Class #4: Holy Spirit
*Sunday 2/12-Class #5: Grace
*Sunday 2/19-No Classes: Student Life Retreat
*Sunday 2/26-Class #6: Bible and Practices of the Faith
Special evening class on the church and it's history - 5:30-7:00pm
*Sunday 3/5-Class #7: Wrap Up
Special Confirmation Events:
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Friday, March 3:
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Student Celebration in the Underground (6-10 pm) - Mandatory
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Parent Time of Prayer/Communion in S305 on N Campus (6:15-7 pm)
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Sunday, March 26:
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Confirmation Sunday/Baptisms (all students at the 11 AM service)
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SundaY evenings
January - May
No Sunday session in the Spring
Due to the Confirmation Parent class that takes place in the spring, there will be no Sunday night class. We invite you to join us for Wednesday Night or one of the many other small group opportunities occurring every week.
Meetings with Jenny Bramel available by request during Student Life small groups. Email Jenny to set a meeting.
SPECIAL EVENTS/WORKSHOPS
Saturday,
February 25
Pisgah Foster's Parents' Day Out
Saturday, February 25 | 9:15 AM - 1:15 PM | Studio A
Mount Pisgah, join us and volunteer to love on our local Foster Families during our Pisgah Foster's Parents' Day Out! This is a wonderful afternoon break for Foster parents and an opportunity for lots of FUN for kiddos as we play games and lead them in activities!
Sunday, April 30
Middle School 101 & Last High 5 for 5th Grade
Sunday, April 30 | Underground Cafe | 11:45 am - 1:30 pm
Parents of current 5th graders are invited to join their child for lunch right after church and then join the community of parents to hear about the many opportunities which await them in Student Life this summer and into next fall. Program details will include: Confirmation, small groups, retreats as well as service and mission trip opportunities. Parents will also discuss the transition from elementary to middle school and how our ministries can partner with them to help their child grow spiritually and get connected and find support for themselves during this time of transition. Watch for information about lunch reservations in early April.
Ongoing Resources
All Year
Pisgah Fosters: Fill the Freezer for Foster Families
Whether by yourself or with your family or a group of your choice, help us fill our freezer with meals prepared and packaged in your kitchen, with your ingredients with recipes and supplies we will provide from the Loaves and Fishes ministry that is a part of Pisgah Fosters. These meals will provide support and love to foster families in our community.
For more information and instructions, please contact Rachel Campbell.
All Year
FOLLOWING JESUS- NEXT STEPS FOR PARENTS
All-Year
Resources and meetings (upon request) for families of children who made a recent decision to follow Christ. Parents will be given practical steps to encourage and equip them in their role as God’s Plan A for their child’s faith journey.
All Year
Parent Library
All-Year
Choose from hundreds of titles from a parenting resource library including books, DVDs, and CDs. Topics available cover a wide range of topics including praying scripture for your child, adjusting to the new role of parents, life skills for preschoolers, instilling Biblical character traits, teaching children about the sacraments, discovering your and your child’s love language, setting boundaries, having “the talk”, transitioning to middle school, parent confirmation, staying calm in discipline, the challenges, and blessings of technology, youth entitlement, awareness of alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety, and depression in children and adolescents, money management, preparing for college and the admissions process, praying for adult children, preparing for an empty nest, embracing grandparenting, and more.
Contact Jenny Bramel to make an appointment to stop by and peruse the titles. Resources may be checked out for up to two weeks at a time and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All Year
One-on-One Support
All-Year
God is not asking you to navigate the roller coaster of parenting alone. Jenny Bramel is available (upon request) to listen, encourage and support you with any questions or challenges along your parenting journey- there is no stage too early or too late, no issue too big or too small. Contact Jenny to set a meeting.
NOTICE: If programs are updated or canceled due to Covid or weather, we will send out email communication and update our website.