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 100 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, OCT 15TH
Laity Sunday
9:30 AM: Sunday School, Education Wing
11:00 AM: Worship Service, Sanctuary
Message: "Offering Peace" by Sally Welch

MONDAY, OCT 16TH
No Scheduled Events

TUESDAY, OCT 17TH
Church Office open Tuesday - Friday, 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM 
10:00 AM: Exercise Class, Hillcrest Hall
1:00 PM: Bible Study, Holly Oak Calvary

WEDNESDAY, OCT 18TH
7-9:00 AM: Morning Prayer, Sanctuary (our sanctuary is open during this time for prayer)
1-3:00 PM: Afternoon Prayer, Sanctuary
6:30-9 PM: Girl Scouts
6:30 PM: Disciple Fast Track Bible Study

THURSDAY, OCT 19TH
9:30-12:30 PM: Food Ministry, Rm. 1B
9:30-12:30 PM: New to You Shop
10:00 AM: Exercise Class, ​Hillcrest Hall

FRIDAY, OCT 20TH
7-9:00 AM: Morning Prayer, Sanctuary

SATURDAY, OCT 21ST
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: HBUMC Annual Bazaar, Hillcrest Hall

SUNDAY, OCT 22ND
9:30 AM: Sunday School, Education Wing
11:00 AM: Worship Service, Sanctuary

* - 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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Matthew 22:1-14
​Philippians 4:4-9 

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Announcements and Upcoming Events

Hillcrest-Bellefonte UMC 
Annual Fall Bazaar 
This Saturday, October 21st
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Attic Treasures
  • New to You Shop
  • Lunch with a delicious selection of soups and chili Meatball sandwiches, hot dogs
  • Desserts and beverages

Clean your attics, basements and closets and help support the ministries of the UMW. Bring new or gently used CLEAN items to Hillcrest Hall:
  • Sunday, Oct. 15, 12:15 - 1:30 PM 
  • Monday, Oct. 16, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 17, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Wednesday, Oct. 18, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Thursday, Oct. 19, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM AND 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Useful items to sell include books, household goods, Christmas decorations, dishes, glassware, furniture, small appliances and jewelry.
Care to lend a helping hand? To help with the bazaar, contact the church office: 764-3145

Want to contribute a pot of soup? See Elaine Murphy.

Homemade baked goods will also be for sale - if you want to contribute, please bring them Saturday morning, October 21st to the kitchen.

Thank you in advance for helping to make our Annual Bazaar a success! 
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  • ​See the booklet from our recent Revival here.
  • We are in need of volunteers to help with yard work—weeds, leaves, and weekly mowing. We plan on developing a schedule so that the burden is not on any one individual. Sign-up sheet is in the narthex. For details, please call Tom Kelley 941-545-4669 or 302 764-8973. 
  • 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. 
  • 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 FOOD CLOSET is in need of canned goods. If you would like to help, please leave your donations in the barrel in the Narthex.
  • The deadline for information to be placed in the Sunday bulletin is Tuesday​​​
  • ​We are in need of donations to the GOOD SAMARITAN FUND.​

Recent Events

Community VBS 2016 - Maker Fun Factory

July 2017

Veteran Appreciation Banquet & Fundraiser
(March 2017)

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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