Welcome to Mt. Pisgah

  We are a friendly, welcoming group of aout 500 (and growing!) people who gather regularly to worship God and to help build God's kingdom on earth.

Written by David Land, Congregational President, April 2011

Greetings from God's people in the name of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ! Mt Pisgah Lutheran is a grace-filled place where we worship God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and celebrate the Gift of His Holy Word. "Blessed to be a Blessing" is a theme often heard inside our walls. God's Holy Presence is surely felt here whenever His people are gathered in His name.

Two services are held each Sunday Morning at 8:00 and 10:30 with Sunday School between services. A wide variety of programs are available for our youth of all ages. Holy Communion is celebrated every Sunday at both services. Men's and Women's  Bible study are both important parts of our Christian lives. Our Food Pantry recently celebrated its 25th anniversary of serving the people of Alexander County. Our Adult Choir praises God with the gift of music and presents a Cantata at Easter and Christmas. Wednesday Morning prayer is another special time celebrated in the Sanctuary from 7:00 until 7:30 am. Our Youth lead a Contemporary Service once a month at both services. Vacation Bible School, Mission trips, overnights at the church, Teens Encounter Christ, Kure Beach-our youth experience the opportunity to grow in their faith, to give back to the world and their neighbor, and to spread the Good News of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please join us in worship next Sunday. Our door is open for you to experience the Living Lord in a real and powerful way.

 A Stone's Throw

Written by Pastor Mike Stone, January 2012

What a special month December was for all of us at Mt. Pisgah!  God has truly blessed us in so many ways.

Thankful memories are still fresh…

of the Christmas program, “It All Happened in the Country” as our children and youth passed the Christmas story on to us

of our Jesse Tree and the families who shared, and the Bible characters we met (Hosea, Isaiah, Paul)

of the Saturday morning crew that set up Christmas lights, trees,  and decorations

of our Choir for the inspiring music they shared this special season

of our Christmas Eve Services – with over 400 people in two services!

I cannot think of a better way to start this New Year, than with the miraculous memories of Advent and Christmas fresh in our minds.  As we celebrate Epiphany let us do so with the expectation of the wisemen, as we too bring gifts for our King, on bended knee; with high hopes and eager hearts.

As someone has written:

“We are the Magi, searching,

Resplendent in this world’s accoutrements

of knowledge, wealth, achievement.

But we too search for something more

And—of all unlikely places—

    in a stable

    the Deity appears

The borning of our Lord bursts in upon our ordinary lives

    Like fireworks in the snow.

Only God would send a baby King

And if we too are Wise

   We will greet Him on bended knee.

Come let us worship our King!”

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012

So what resolutions should we make as individuals and as a congregation for this New Year 2011?  Three things in particular that will help ensure that 2011 is also grounded in His work.

First, of all Prayer—that He continues to be the center and focus of our life together—that we follow our Lord's lead---especially as we make future plans.

Second,  Worship—as we gather weekly or on Wednesday(s) in Advent/Lent.  Someone asked how we had so many (over 100) every Wednesday in Advent and the answer I heard was, “no one wants to miss anything.” Worship is a great time when God does encounter us-- don't miss it!

Third, Bible Study—what a joy it is to dig into God's Word. I can not begin to express my gratitude for our Tuesday guys Bible Study.   We have so many opportunities and some are brand New—what a great New Years resolution to commit to some Bible Study opportunity:

Monday—Women's 10:00 or 6:15 New study on James

Tuesday—Men's Bible Study @ 5:30-6:30 New study on John

Wednesday—New women's Bible Study–Upper Room---mom's when you bring your kids to Ministry Night 1 hour Bible Study @ 6:30-7:30. Join us for dinner 6:00-6:30 too!

What a Great Way to Start the New Year! 

See you in worship.

On behalf of your Church Staff Thanks for the generous Christmas gifts that you shared with us.  We are blessed to be able to serve with you in partnership in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In His gracious grip,

Pastor Mike