Weaverland Mennonite Church

Annual Programs and Services

Marriage Retreat
A marriage retreat is held in February every other year as an opportunity for couples to get away for a time of encouragement and to focus on each other. The weekend includes a speaker and is held at a local motel.

Women’s Retreat
A retreat is held bi-annually in February and is a weekend away for women that includes a resource person, fellowship, food and free time.

Weaverland Bible Institute (WBI)
Held Sunday evening through Wednesday evening during the first week of March, WBI offers two or three courses that provide an opportunity for adult Christian education about church life led by professors and teachers.

Good Friday
On this evening we pause to reflect on the crucifixion of our Savior, Jesus Christ, in preparation for celebrating His resurrection.

Easter Sunrise Service
We gather early on Easter morning to celebrate the victory of Christ’s resurrection from the dead with an outdoor service (weather permitting) followed by a light breakfast.

Father/Son Banquet
Held on the third Thursday in April, all males are invited to attend an evening of food and fellowship followed by a short program.

Evangelism Sunday
Usually in April a guest speaker teaches on spreading the gospel during the morning and evening service.

Mother/Daughter Banquet
Mothers and daughters of all ages gather on the Tuesday after Mother’s Day for an evening of celebrating womanhood with a banquet and entertainment.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
A highlight of our summer programming, VBS begins outdoors on the third Sunday in June with horse and tractor rides, fellowship and food. We move indoors for devotions, drama and singing followed by classes for all ages. Children’s classes are based on a Scripture-based theme including relevant stories and crafts. Bible school is held every evening Sunday thru Thursday concluding with an ice cream party on the last evening.

Day Camp
Day camp is a summer program for school-age children who have completed grades 1-6 usually held the first full week after July 4. Activities include swimming, crafts, games, horseback riding, Bible stories and singing. No registration fee is charged, but donations are accepted.

Music in the Park
Music in the park is an outdoor community event, held in August at Terre Hill Park, which includes a meal and an evening of music.

Family Life Weekend
Each September a resource person or couple is invited to teach about God’s design for family living. Topics may include the marriage relationship, communication skills, raising children, discipline, finances, aging, etc.

Hymn Sing
On the fourth Sunday evening in September we gather for an evening devoted to singing hymns in four-part harmony.

Renewal Meetings
Annual fall renewal meetings are focused on rekindling our spiritual fervor and are led by a minister or teacher who is skilled in motivational speaking.

Thanksgiving Service
On the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving we plan a worship service devoted to giving thanks.

Christmas/Advent
Throughout the month of December, we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.


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