Upcoming Events
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
January 2026
Jan 3– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Jan 3 – Take Christmas Decorations Down 9am
Jan 4 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Jan 14 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Jan 18 – Church Council Mtg
Fellowship Hall after worship
Jan 21 – Choir Practice – 5 PM
Jan 21 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Jan 25 – Community Kitchen meeting
After worship
Jan 28 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Jan 31– Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Luncheon
February 2026
Feb 1 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Feb 4 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Feb 7– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Feb 11 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Feb 15 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
Feb 18 – Choir Practice – 5pm
Ash Wednesday Service 5:30pm Imposition of ashes
Bible Study -6:30pm
Feb 21 – New Member’s Class 10:00am
Feb 22 – Community Kitchen Meeting
Following worship
Feb 25 – Bible Study -6:30pm
March 2026
Mar 1 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
– State of the Church Meeting After Worship – Everyone is encouraged to come
– New Member’s Received
During 11am worship service
Mar 4 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Mar 7– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Mar 8 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
Mar 11 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Mar 15 – Community Kitchen Meeting
After worship
Mar 18 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Mar 22 – Church Council Meeting
Fellowship Hall after worship.
Mar 25 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Mar 29 – Palm Sunday
Mar 29 – Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
After worship at 12:15pm
Mar 29 – 5th Sunday-Community Kitchen Non Perishable Food Item Collection, Monetary Donations and Loose Change Collection
Mar 30 – Apr 5 – Easter lily drop off at church
April 2026
Apr 1 – Choir Practice -5pm
Bible Study -6:30pm
Apr 4– Community Breakfast
Apr 5 – Easter Sunday Sunrise Service TBD
Apr 5 – Easter Sunday
Memorial Easter Lily dedication 11am worship
Apr 5 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Apr 19 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
Apr 26 – Community Kitchen Meeting
After worship
May 2026
May 2– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
May 2 – Women’s Group Spring Plant Sale
May 3 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
May 3 – Church Council Mtg
Following 11am worship
May 10– Mother’s Day
May 17 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
May 24 – Community Kitchen Meeting
After worship
May 31 – 5th Sunday-Community Kitchen Non Perishable Food Item Collection, Monetary Donations and Loose Change Collection
June 2026
June 6– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
June 7 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
June 7 – WMC Memorial Sunday Potluck
Fellowship Hall following worship. Bring a dish to share.
June 8 -Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
June 14 – Community Kitchen Meeting
After worship
June 21 – Father’s Day
BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays at 6:30pm
We are currently studying Matthew 1-13 in the Lifeway Explore the Bible series. We meet in person in the Fellowship Hall or you can connect via Google Meet to join the study. A meeting link is sent out weekly. Please let Jen know if you would like to attend on the computer.
Community Breakfasts
First Saturday of each month at 8 am in the Fellowship Hall.
Join us for eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, grits, fresh fruit, and more! Donations accepted.
Pasta Dinners
Look at our newsletter or calendar of events for dates. Join us for homemade spaghetti and meatballs, baked ziti, salad, garlic bread and drinks. An $10 donation per plate is requested.
140th Anniversary Celebration 1884-2024
On Sunday, November 10, 2024 we celebrated 140 years in service to God and the community! Thank you to all who made the 140th Anniversary Celebration a success! From the beautiful décor from Becky Hall to the delicious food catered by JoAnne Jones to the sharing of memories, it was a wonderful day!
The festivities began with the dedication of the new prayer wall that will reside in the Narthex followed by a catered luncheon and desserts. A group picture was taken with all those in attendance, as well as the guest book signed. The service had music played by Sandy Kopp, and a special solo of “Precious Memories” sung by Karen Pearce. Former Pastor Jack Meservey and former Lay Leader Burt Pearce shared messages of their time serving Whaleyville MC along with their reflections on the scriptures for the service. A prayer of re-consecration for the church as Whaleyville Methodist Church was led by Jennifer Rennie, Scott Anderson, and Clyde Hoover. Jennifer Rennie presented the history of the church, and Glenn Jones shared some memories growing up in the church then opened up the reminiscing to anyone who would like to share a story or memory. It was inspiring to hear the stories of families who served Whaleyville for generations.
If you were unable to attend, local artist, Demetrius Dillard, drew a rendition of WMC for the 140th, and his commemorative prints are available for purchase in the Fellowship Hall. Also available is a program from the event that contains the full church’s history, pastoral history, and parsonage history. These are by the entry way to the Fellowship Hall. Thank you again and for pledging that we would all be available for the 200th! -JR
Left to right: Jack Meservey, former Pastor of WMC, Jennifer Rennie, current Lay Supply Leader, Rev. Burt Pearce, former WMC Lay Leader
Vacation Bible School 2023
Anna Marie Rennie
Anna completed her Sophomore year at Wingate University and has transferred to Chowan University to finish her 4 year degree as a Pre-Med Exercise Science major.
2023 & 2024 Branton Memorial Scholarship Recipients
George Rennie
George is now a senior at Brevard College and will be playing football this fall while continuing his studies as a Sports Media/ Communications major.
Christina Hoover
Christina has transferred to Paul D. Camp Comm. College as a Sophomore and completed her Associates Deg. She will be starting at Old Dominion University as a Business major.
Founder's Day Celebration 1884-2022
Anna Marie Rennie
She will be attending Wingate University in Wingate, NC to study Kinesiology. She would like to become a personal trainer and nutritionist and hopes to own her own gym one day.
2022 Branton Memorial Scholarship Recipients
Join us during our 11am worship service as Anna Rennie and Christina Hoover receive their scholarships. They will each be presented with a personalized Study Bible to take with them to college and spirit gear from their respective colleges. These recipients are actively a part of the church and Christian ministry to others.
If you would like more information about the scholarships, please send an email to whaleyvilleumc@gmail.com
Christina Hoover
She will be attending The College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC to study to be a Lab Technician.
