Missions & Ministry
As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to take the gospel message outside the walls of Whatcoat U.M.C. Although we do have members who travel far and wide to assist in building churches and sharing the message of salvation, we try also to be living examples of God's love right here in the Delaware area.
On this page you can see how and where members from Whatcoat have worked in missions. You'll also see a link to a page which will make you aware of missionary opportunities in which you could participate.
Our Missions Chair is Harold Caswell, the UMC's Peninsula-Delaware Conference, Dover District Missions Coordinator. To read a little about Harold and his heart for missions, click HERE. His wife, Nancy has begun working in the mission field as well.
You can't mention Whatcoat and missions without mentioning Dave Joyner. He has been one of the earliest, and most frequently participating members in missions worldwide. He is the individual who invited Harold to participate in a missions trip to Peru in 2002. Although Dave's wife, Jo Anne doesn't go on the trips, it takes a supportive spouse in order to travel a week or two at a time.
"Project Angel Tree" has been an important vehicle for expressing the love of Jesus Christ to children of local prisoners. To read about what Whatcoat offers by participating in this important project, click HERE.
"Summer Celebration" began in the mind of Rev. Curt Dotson, while still a lay member of Whatcoat. Its purpose was that of an outreach to the communities surrounding Whatcoat. To read more about what it encompassed, click HERE. 2002 marked the last "Summer Celebration".
Our youths traveled to Arizona to share the gospel on an Indian Reservation in 2001.
Our team travels to Goldsboro, N.C. June 22 - 28, 2003 to work with MERCI.
Each summer members of our youth group travel out of state for one week to minister in the name of Christ. Many times this involves exterior maintainence to a home for those who can't afford the repairs easily.
Whatcoat members are participating in an ongoing restoration project on the 19th century Saxton Church in North Bowers Beach, Delaware. You'll see from the photos that you're never too young to participate in a good work.
To read an online article about this important project, click HERE to read an article on the Dover Post website.
Baby Shower for Jesus - Each January our congregation brings in gifts for babies. These include disposable diapers, receiving blankets, clothing, etc. for newborn and young babies. The presents are donated to the Pregnancy Help Center of Kent County, Delaware. They're located at 1991 S State St in downtown Dover. Their phone number is 302-698-9311
