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Whatcoat United Methodist Church Ministries:
OUTREACH
MINISTRIES | WITNESS MINISTRIES | NURTURE
MINISTRIES
OUTREACH MINISTRIES 
 Delaware
State University Campus Ministry
Church
& Society
Prison Fellowship: Worship, Bible Study, and fellowship ministries at three facilities within the state. Also offers one on one counseling and the encouragement to take advantage of a more productive lifestyle.
Mission Area Ministry: In cooperation with nine other United Methodists Churches, Whatcoat conducts a Vacation Bible School
(VBS) at Capital Park in Dover and Lone Star Trailer Park in Camden. These areas are high crime, at-risk, and drug-infested communities. In addition to
VBS, children are taught how to handle life situations in an appropriate manner, through
conflict resolution and decision making.
Peace
With Justice
Helping Hands Ministry: This community assistance
program has already spent in excess of $2,500 in the year 2001 in assisting low-income families and homeless persons in Kent County with payments for utilities, rent, telephone, over-night shelter, emergency transportation, etc. Other church groups also supply assistance to the needy.
Health & Wellness Ministries: Conducts Gospelcise (exercise program to Gospel Music), respite for Caregivers, Health Fairs, Whatcoat Health Unit, and Blood Pressure Screening. Parish nurses are in partnership with Bayhealth Kent General Hospital and the American Cancer Society.
Hearts and Hands: The ministries of building relationships with at-risk families in the Whatcoat Village Apartments.
Brown Bag: Provides food, counseling, and budgeting information to low-income families. Currently we serve approximately 50 families twice a month due to limited space. At least 50 more families could be served if our facility was larger.
Soup
Kitchen
Whatcoat
Technology Training Center: Teaches computer literacy skills to
members of the community and church members at the church, in nursing homes, and community sites.
S. Lowan Pitts Day Care Center: Has operated for more than 25 years. Throughout this time, the center has met the needs of many children and their families throughout Delaware, by providing loving, compassionate care and support to 75 children from infants to school age. Approximately 40 children are on the waiting list.
Standing-In-The-Gap: A service project that provides financial assistance for first offenders and others with legal problems.
Feed
My People
Audio
Visual Ministry
Whatcoat Wheels: This community service offers assistance to the elderly, in ambulatory, and shut-ins. This service provides transportation to the doctor, hospital, store, church, and/or any other necessary and important appointments.
Nursing Home Visitation: The pastor, staff, and members of the congregation visit 3 nursing homes quarterly. At the homes they minister, sing, relate, talk, pray, and listen to residents of the homes. Members also visit on a regular basis to read to, listen to, and write letters for the residents.
Clothing Closet: This program offers clothing at a nominal cost for people in need of clothing. Currently clothing is stored in a facility outside of the church, due to a lack of storage space.
Status
& Role of Women
United
Methodist Women
United
Methodist Men
Veterans
Affairs Ministry
Over
Comers Ministry: 12 step recovery program.
Adult
Literacy Partnership with MARK (More Adult Readers in Kent County) Adult Literacy Program: Volunteers are trained to teach adults how to read. According to 1990 statistics, approximately 23,000 adults over 18 have not completed high school.
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NURTURE MINISTRIES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
Church School
Confirmation
Cradle Roll (Nursery)
Vacation Bible School
Children & Youth Ministries
Youth Liturgical Dancers
Youth Missions
Junior Rap Group
Youth Bible Study/Rap Group
Life Enrichment Leadership Training
Bessie McDowell Scholarship
Men's Fellowship
Active Adults
Bereavement Peer Support
CALL Ministry (Care for persons living alone)
Operations Keep-In-Touch
Parish Nurse's Ministry
WORSHIP:
Worship Leaders
Greeters
Music Ministries (Chancel Choir, Gospel Ensemble, Gospel Sounds & CCYA)
Liturgical Dance Ministry
Praise & Worship Team
Acolytes
Altar Guild
Communion Stewards
Stewardship
Ushers
Membership Committee
Security Patrol ("The Guardians")
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WITNESS MINISTRIES
Worship
Evangelism
Discipleship Class
Membership Class
Church School
Bible Studies
Communications
Intercessory Prayer
Historian
Hospitality
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