This Fall, Hillcrest-Bellefonte celebrates
110 Years of ministry 
September 1908 - September 2018

Welcome to 
Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church!
Renew ~ Refresh ~ Revive

Our congregation has been serving the Hillcrest and Bellefonte areas of north Wilmington for over 110 years.  Our mission statement is this: The community of Hillcrest-Bellefonte United Methodist Church seeks to enlighten all that they may personally know Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

​​What's Happening This Week at HBUMC

SUNDAY, SEPT 9TH
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:30 AM: Sunday School, Education Wing
11:00 AM: Worship Service, Sanctuary
Message: "Come to the House of Lord" by Rev. Anthony Arrington

MONDAY, SEPT 10TH
​No Scheduled Events

TUESDAY, SEPT 11TH
Church Office open Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 AM until 1:30 PM
1:00 PM: Bible Study, Holly Oak Calvary
7:00 PM: Joy Circle Meeting, Home of Elaine Murphy

WEDNESDAY, SEPT 12TH
7-9:00 AM: Morning Prayer, Sanctuary (our sanctuary is open during this time for prayer)
6:30-9 PM: Girl Scouts

THURSDAY, SEPT 13TH
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: Food Ministry, Rm. 1B
9:30 AM-12:30 PM: New to You Shop

FRIDAY, SEPT 14TH
7-9:00 AM: Morning Prayer, Sanctuary

SATURDAY, SEPT 15TH
No Scheduled Events
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SUNDAY, SEPT 16TH
9:30 AM: Sunday School
11:00 AM: Worship Service 

* - see our "Programs" page for more information
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The VOICE

The current issue of HBUMC's bi-monthly newsletter.

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Join Us for Worship

1st Sunday of the Month: Sacred Communion with Organ
2nd Sunday of the Month: Praise and Worship music with piano
3rd Sunday of the Month: Traditional Hymns with HBUMC Choir
4th/5th Sunday of the Month: Congregational Favorites with Special Music.
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This Week's Scripture

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Proverbs 3:33
Jeremiah 7:2
​Haggai 2:9
"The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty." 
- Haggai 2:9

Can't Make It to a Service?

You can now stream our services live or watch them later on our Facebook page!

Announcements and Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

  • Tuesday, September 11th, 7:00 pm: JOY CIRCLE will meet at the home of Elaine Murphy. All women are invited to attend.
  • Sat. Oct. 6th, 9 to 11 am: HBUMC Clean Up Day. Meet at 9 AM in Hillcrest Hall, followed by breakfast at 11 AM
HBUMC 110th Anniversary Celebration - Sept. 22nd-23rd. More details to come!
  • Regular weekly BIBLE STUDIES ​are Wednesdays at 1 pm at Holly Oak Calvary and Thursdays at 9:30 am at Hillcrest-Bellefonte, in conjunction with the FOOD MINISTRY. Bible study sessions will cover the same subject at both churches.​
  • The deadline for information to be placed in the Sunday bulletin is Tuesday​​​​

Announcements

  • ​HBUMC Office Hours will be Tuesday - Friday, 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. 
  • For the month of September, Lord we pray for an end to human trafficking in our community and the wisdom to make a difference.
  • Grain of Sand Ministry - This week please bring a jar or can of applesauce.
  • The NEW TO YOU SHOP will only be open on the 3rd Thursday of the month during July and August.
  • The Asbury United Methodist Church is looking for used laptop computers that run any version of Microsoft Windows to donate to a Methodist Church in Liberia, Africa. They will be reconditioned and new software added. If you are interested in helping with this mission opportunity, please call Lois Bowers 302-659-2910 or email lbowers34@gmail.com. She will arrange to pick up your laptop.
  • Anyone interested in performing in the new Hillcrest Players production, please see Carolyn Backus.
  • Our Food Ministry is making a difference in the lives of many families in our community. Help is needed each week to collect a growing number of donations from local grocery stores and food pan- tries. Please see Jimmy Backus or contact the church office (764-3145) if you would like to be a part of this exciting and valuable ministry. ​
  • The FOOD CLOSET is in need of canned goods. If you would like to help, please leave your donations in the barrel in the Narthex.
  • ​We are in need of donations to the GOOD SAMARITAN FUND.​

Recent Events

Community VBS 2018 - Shipwrecked!

July 2018

Food Ministry

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The Food Ministry Needs Your Help to restock our shelves.

Please donate any canned or other non-perishable goods. Thank you for helping with this important ministry. 
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