Upcoming Events
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2026
July 2026
Jul 4– Community Breakfast – Fellowship Hall at 8am
Jul 5 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Jul 8 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Jul – 12 – For Kids School Supply Drive Starts
Jul 15 – Bible Study – 6:30pm
Jul 19 – Church Council Mtg – Fellowship Hall after worship
Jul 25 – Christmas In July Toy Sale
Jan 26 – Community Kitchen meeting – After worship
August 2026
Aug 1– Community Breakfast – Fellowship Hall at 8am
Aug 2 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Aug 9 – For Kids School Supply Drive Ends
Aug 23- Community Kitchen Meeting – Following worship
Aug 30 – 5th Sunday-Community Kitchen Non Perishable Food Item Collection, Monetary Donations and Loose Change Collection
Aug 30 – WMW Meeting
After worship
September 2026
Sep 2 – Bible Study -6:30pm – Joshua; Judges; Ruth
Sep 4 – Decorate Fellowship Hall for Fall
Sep 5 – Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Sep 6 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Sep 9 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Sep 13 – Back to Church Sunday School Rotation Resumes
Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
After worship
Sep 16 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Sep 20 – Church Council meeting
After worship
Sep 23 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Sep 26 – Women’s Group Yard Sale and Bake Sale
Sep 27 – Community Kitchen Meeting – after worship
Sep 30 – Bible Study -6:30pm
October 2026
Oct 3 – Community Breakfast – Fellowship Hall at 8am
Oct 4 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Oct 7 – Bible St1udy -6:30pm
Oct 11 – Blessing of the Animals Service – held outside
Oct 14 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Oct 17 – Pasta Dinner
Oct 18 – WMW Meeting – after worship
Forkids Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins
Oct 21 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Oct 25 – Community Kitchen Meeting – after worship
Oct 28 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Oct 31 – Trunk or Treat
November 2026
Nov 1 – Harvest Sunday/ All Saints Remembrance
Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Pot Luck Luncheon
Nov 4 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Nov 7 – Community Breakfast – Fellowship Hall at 8am
Nov 8 – Council Meeting (vote on nominations)
For Kids Thanksgiving Food Drive Ends
Nov 11 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Nov 15 – Plan Advent Candle lighting/liturgy assignments
WMW meeting after worship
Finalize music and planning for Thanksgiving Service
Nov 18 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Nov 22- Community Kitchen Meeting – after service
Nov 24 – Thanksgiving Service
Nov 25 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Nov 27 – Buy poinsettias for sanctuary
Nov 28 – Decorate Church for Christmas
Nov 29 – First Sunday of Advent
5th Sunday-Community Kitchen Non Perishable Food Item Collection, Monetary Donations and Loose Change Collection
December 2026
Dec 2 – Bible Study -6:30pm
Dec 5 – Community Breakfast – Fellowship Hall at 8am
Dec 6 – Ladies of WMC Fancy Hat Day
Dec 9 – Bible Study -6:30pm
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.
