Welcome to Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church!

Our Mission

As a part of the Body of Christ, Taylor Chapel UMC

“Is called to be and make disciples of Jesus Christ

For the transformation of the world.”

Our Vision Statement

“A cross-generational, authentic Christian Community…

Reaching the NEXT Generation for Jesus Christ”

 

 

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

 In the "Worship Center"

 

(Our sanctuary suffered a fire on Dec. 31, 2012 and will soon be replaced)

8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m – TRADITIONAL WORSHIP

9:20 – 10:20 -  Sunday School Classes

10:30 – WORSHIP CELEBRATION

 

(informal, blended-contemporary style)

Current Sermon Series Schedule

With Pastor Steven Conner 

 

NOVEMBER 2013

"A Legacy of Generosity"

October 27^th   -  A Legacy of Excellent Generosity

Text:  2 Corinthians 8:1-7

“…for during a severe ordeal of affliction, their abundant joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part… Now as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in utmost eagerness, and in our love for you – so we want you to excel in the grace of ‘extravagant generosity’ (in the grace of giving.)

 

November 3^rd   - A Legacy of Authentic Generosity”

            Text:  2 Corinthians 8:8-15

“…I am testing the genuineness of your love….for you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became or, so that by his poverty you might become rich… it is appropriate for you who began last year not only to do something but even to DESIRE to do something – now finish doing it so that your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means… For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has – not according to what one does not have…”

 

November 10^th – A Legacy of Joyful Generosity

Text:  2 Corinthians 9:6 – 15

“… Each of must give as you have made up your mind to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.  You will be enriched in everyway for your great generosity through us…  Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others….Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!”

 

 

November 17^th  – “What is My Gift (Legacy) to My Family on Earth?”

(Or… “What is My Legacy to the NEXT Generation?”)

 

Listen to Past Sermons here

SPECIAL NOTE

We want to thank you, the community - many pastors, churches, individuals for their encouragement, prayers and support during this time. We are excited to be moving forward to "the new thing that springs up around us".  We also want to thank the local media for their interest and coverage of our story.

Please be praying for our church as we begin to dream new dreams

and seek God's vision for our mission & ministry. 

"When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and through the rivers they will not overwhelm you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be lost...for I am the Lord your God...

Do not remember the former things; or consider the things of old.

I am about to do a new thing...

...now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?"

Isaiah 43:2-3, 18-19

Our church sustained heavy fire damage to the sanctuary on December 31st.

Thank you to the courageous firefighters who contained the blaze and saved the rest of our facility!

Most of the smoke damaged areas and classrooms have been cleaned and are back in use.

We are currently worshipping in our “Family Life Worship Center” while we await the process of rebuilding.

 

Our Building Committee has been formed and is currently meeting diligently to develop plans

and designs for a new sanctuary. Our hope is to break ground for construction 

in the early spring of 2014 with construction to take 6 to 9 months.

We are grateful to our independent adjuster Bill Waterud of Disaster Adjusting

for helping us navigate our way through the process of settlement,

and we appreciate the support and good faith settlement provided by

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Company.

We want to thank so many in our community –

churches, organizations, businesses and individuals

 

for your many prayers, expressions of support & encouragement, and financial support.

All donations are being kept in a our designated Fire Recovery Fund for future use

as needs arise related to the recovery and rebuilding process.

THANK YOU!

 

COMING EVENTS:

 

 

"Harvest of Talents" - Fall Festival

November 9th

Includes: Special Item Auction, Food, Many unique craft items

For more information email coordinator Vicki Stephenson: vstephenson51@gmail.com

 

 

November 24th Sunday Celebration 

one service of worship at 10:30

featuring Bill and Cassie Bauson

and

Trumpet Artist: David Wells

Followed by 

an 

ALL-Church Thanksgiving Dinner

 

 

 

Current Outreach Opportunities:

  

 Opportunity to Serve: Interfaith Hospitality Network

November 3th - 9th

Sign up to help by emailing the church office: office@taylorchapel.org

 

 

 

 

Soles for Southwick

 

We are collecting new shoes for children at our Rising Stars partner school - Southwick Elementary.

 

If you would like to donate new shoes, please select CHILDREN'S SIZES - 7 to 12

 

 

 

 

St. ALBAN'S FOOD BANK

Every week we collect food items for donation to our partner food bank

at St. Alban's Episcopal Church

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

 

email: office@taylorchapel.org

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