Upcoming Events
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2025
January 2025
Jan 4– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Jan 4 – Take Christmas Decorations Down 9am
Jan 12 – Church Council Mtg
Fellowship Hall after worship
Jan 17 -WMW Bag Lunches for CAPS Night Stay
Meet at 4pm in the Fellowship Hall
Jan 19 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
February 2025
Feb 1– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Feb 9 – State of the Church Membership Mtg
After worship
Feb 25 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
March 2025
Mar 1– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
Mar 5- Ash Wednesday Service
6pm, Imposition of Ashes
Mar 16 – Church Council Mtg
Fellowship Hall after worship.
Mar 30 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
April 2025
April 5– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
April 13– Palm Sunday/Easter Egg Hunt
Apr 13-19 – Easter Lily Drop Off
Apr 20-Easter Sunday
Sunrise Service 7am
Easter Worship 11am
Apr 27 – Whaleyville Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
May 2025
May 3– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
May 4 – Church Council Mtg
Fellowship Hall after worship.
May 11 – Happy Mother’s Day!
May 17 – Pasta Dinner
May 18 -Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
June 2025
June 1 – WMC Memorial Sunday Potluck Luncheon
June 7– Community Breakfast
Fellowship Hall at 8am
June 8 -Methodist Women’s Group Meeting
Following 11am worship in the sanctuary.
June 15 – Happy Father’s Day!
June 22 – Scholarship Presentation
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.
