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Instructions For Covid19 Sanctuary Worship and Sunday School
Moving from the Parking Lot to the Sanctuary
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, the Re-entry team and Church Council unanimously
voted to move worship back to the church sanctuary effective Sunday, October 4, 2020.
Also, effective that day will be the resumption of Sunday School. See schedule and
guidelines below:
Sunday School classes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 9:45 a.m.
Children’s Sunday School:
Location: Education Building–Children’s Sunday School room
Adult Sunday School:
Class One – Facilitators – Steve Novick/Jeff Taylor
Location – Education Building – Dining Room
Class Two – Facilitator – Dee Haines
Location – Church – Social Hall
Information on class curriculum will be communicated by facilitators.
Worship Service (only one service until further notice)
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Location: Church – Sanctuary
Guidelines
Both parking lots are available for parking. Park where you will, there are no
requirements for parking lot spacing.
There will be hand sanitizers located at the front door to the sanctuary, front door
of the Education Building and the office door. As a person enters in any one of
those three areas, they should use the hand sanitizer before continuing into the
building.
All those attending are required to wear masks. (There will be one supplied, if you
happen to forget yours at home.)
Bulletins will be sent out electronically in advance, but there will also be a printed
version at the back of the sanctuary for you to pick up as you come in. They will
have been prepared several days in advance to ensure there is no chance of viral
contagion. The bulletin will also be displayed on the TV screen in the sanctuary.
When you initially enter the sanctuary, you will be greeted and, if necessary, an
usher will assist you to your seat. There will be place markers with your names in
the sanctuary for seating. Several spots will be made available for visitors.
There will be no singing during service, but there still will be music. (All hymnals
have been collected from pews.)
If you want a Bible, bring you own from home. (All Bibles have been collected from
pews.)
Communion will be held, as it was in the parking lot. It will be on the first Sunday of
each month and you should bring your own elements. There will be a few servings
prepared if you happen to forget.
Offering will be collected as in the parking lot. A box will be at the back of the
sanctuary for you to drop your envelope in or you can continue to mail until further
notice.
Attendance will continue to be taken to comply with tracking regulations should
there be an outbreak and tracing of attendees is necessary.
Restrooms will be available, but will not be able to be cleaned between usage.
When service is over, the ushers will direct exiting by row. Congregating to visit will
need to take place in the parking lot after exiting.
To proceed with indoor worship, we put these guidelines in place, not only to comply with
recommendations from the conference and state, but for you and others attending church
to stay safe and healthy. We will still be broadcasting a live stream of worship through
ZOOM and Facebook for those of you who are still not comfortable with worshipping
inside.
We want to state firmly that your pastor and church leaders are taking every precaution to
ensure your safety, and want to let you know our findings did indicate a low risk factor
which drove the decision to re-enter the church.
We want you to feel comfortable to return to church and coming back into the building.
We welcome any questions to clarify your concerns. If you have any questions, please
contact the church by calling 410-875-4101 or emailing TaylorsvilleUMC@comcast.net. We
will do our best to address your concerns.
Our God is an awesome God and we hope you can join us in the sanctuary for World
Communion Sunday on October 4th and every Sunday after to celebrate His Glory.
May the peace and love of Christ be with you – Pastor Patty Robinson
Our Minister
Pastor Patty Robinson
Pastor Patty acquired her Licensed Local Pastor credentials in June, 2020. Pastor Patty was privileged during her schooling to be notified of her initial assignment as pastor to Taylorsville United Methodist Church, starting July 1, 2020.
Biography
Prior to becoming a Pastor, Patty’s professional career was in the field of health insurance, working for both insurance companies and doctors' offices. Pastor Patty has been married for 47 years to David and they were blessed with two daughters, Shelley and Sarah. Shelley lives in Delaware with her husband Ryan and their two boys, Kaden and Charlie. Sarah lives in Pennsylvania with her husband Ben and their two boys, Lucas and Brady. Pastor Patty was born in Mt. Vernon, OH in a family with five children, 4 girls and one brother. Her mother was a registered nurse and her father owned his own business. David and Patty relocated to Maryland in 1999 after David received a job at Clark Construction. David recently retired after 21 years with Clark. They currently live in New Market, MD.
Who Am I ?
I read somewhere that as a Christian, you believe, receive and then become, and it is surely what has happened in my life. I still have vivid memories of the summer camp when I approached the altar and pledged my belief in Jesus as Christ, my Lord and Savior. I believe His spirit is with me as a guide and companion. The triune God is impossible in my rational human brain, but at the same time the three in one is real and beautiful. The entire concept is a mystery, but that is the meaning of faith and I believe. It is as simple as that.
So why did I want to start down the Local Methodist Pastor path after having been retired since 2016? Because God told me to wear His armor and fight the evil in this world by spreading His message and bringing to Him those who are lost. It took some time and the message certainly was not that clear. However, that is where all the Christian disciplines have helped me--studying the Word, worship, prayer, fellowship, etc. The fog dispersed and the calling was there in front of me.
So why do I want to be a Methodist Local Pastor? Some of it is simply loyalty to the denomination. My great-grandfather was a Methodist minister and I was brought up Methodist. It has never crossed my mind not to be a Methodist, even with all the current turmoil within the denomination. I love the Methodist ideology, maybe because I am a problem solver and love organization, but to have a method to learn to love God fits me to a “T”.
Twelve years ago when I lost my granddaughter, the Lord starting working within me and now I want more than ever to work for Him. Baptizing His babies, remembering His son in communion, seeing the revelation of wonder on someone’s face after that "ah-ha moment" reading scripture--so much to do in His name. We do the leg work, but Jesus heals the heart. What a boss to work for and with daily! Given the opportunity I will first and foremost do all in my power to do God’s work. I will teach the disciplines of the United Methodist Church and follow the Holy Spirit on whatever journey He has in mind for me.
Come along with us on our spiritual journey at Taylorsville United Methodist Church.
With love and blessings – Pastor Patty Robinson
Covid-19 Virtual Services
Worship for June 21,2020, 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Rev. Julie's Farewell)
Worship for June 7, 2020 Trinity and Peace With Justice Sunday (and Graduate Sunday)
Pentecost Prayer for Peace
Worship for May 24, 2020 (the Seventh Sunday of Easter)
Worship for May 17, 2020 (the Sixth Sunday of Easter)
Worship for May 10, 2020 (the Fifth Sunday of Easter)
Worship for May 3, 2020 (the Forth Sunday of Easter)
Worship for April 26, 2020 (the Third Sunday of Easter)
Worship for April 19, 2020 (the Second Sunday of Easter)
Maundy Thursday Worship
Pastor Heath's Bread Recipe
Here is the bread recipe video that Pastor Heath (from Tom’s Creek UMC) mentioned during Palm Sunday worship. If you are looking for something to bake while you’re #SafeAtHome you will enjoy this.
This is a worship experience unto itself.
Palm Sunday Service 2020
March 29, 2020
March 22, 2020
March 15, 2020
Vacation Bible Camp Pictures
Bible Camp For 2020 Has Been Cancelled
Due to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic, this years Bible Camp has been cancelled. Keep your children home and safe.