Over the past few weeks, Pleasant View Baptist Church, (PVBC) has experienced multiple cases of Covid-19, amongst leadership, staff and congregants.  Currently everyone is recovering, with limited new cases.
Through contact tracing, we have determined that these outbreaks have occurred at events outside of our facilities.  To date there have been no instances of major Covid virus spreading within the church facilities as far as we know.
 
In an attempt to assure that we keep PVBC facilities as free of the virus, as much as possible, we decontaminated all of the chairs and equipment used during the Christmas Eve service prior to storing.   Pastor cancelled church and children services on December 27th.  We re-opened on January 3, in the morning only, (8:45 & 10: 30 AM) and will continue with in person services on Sunday mornings only.

• There will be no Sunday & Wednesday evening services during the month of January.
• There will be no children services, including nursery, during the month of January.

 
Leadership will determine what services will be held in February and will update everyone in late January. Mandatory mask wearing will be enforced during the Sunday morning services. Please if you don’t feel well, or have concerns enjoy our online service. We are all looking forward to the day when we can fellowship once again in our wonderful facilities. Please continue to visit our website, Facebook page and church app for updates.

God has been good to our church family through this virus and we want to be wise and keep our church family as safe as possible.  Thank you for your understanding. Please continue to pray for those who are struggling during this trying time.

Welcome Back
Services will occur at the following times:
Sunday Morning - 8:45 am & 10:30 am
Sunday Evening - 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (youth and adults)
Wednesday Evening - Youth (youth center) 6:45 pm & Adults (Sanctuary) 7:00 pm
Junior Church will be  for children in grades K-6 (ON A ROTATING SCHEDULE).  To help with social distancing, we ask that your children attend on alternate weeks, depending on the first letter of your last name.      

As we begin our journey back to having services inside our Sanctuary we must strive to follow CDC and State of Maryland guidelines and requirements. The following is a listing of procedures and requirements to which we all must adhere to assure the health and safety of all who will be attending the indoor service:

• Before you come to church assure that you feel well and, if possible, take your temperature to assure that you are in good health.  Do not come if you have any virus symptoms.
• Park in the front parking lot only as there is to be no entrance through the back side of the church.
• Maryland requires the wearing of face masks.  We are asking that you wear a mask  at all times except for medical reasons.
• We must social distance and attempt to maintain at least 7’ apart.  Please sit in pews and social distance amongst yourselves. This should be at all times, entering, during service, and leaving.  Hugging, handshaking and personal contact is not recommended.
• Everyone will enter through the main center entrance doors to the Sanctuary.  Leaving the service will be by the side doors in the Sanctuary, and leaving the foyer will be by the side entrance/exit doors. Deacons will be directing you on where you are to enter/exit.
• There will be  nursery for up to 4 year olds only at the 10:30 service.  We are hoping to have staff for providing nursery for both services beginning the following week.  You will be escorted to the nursery rooms upon entrance to the church.  Please take all older children to the sanctuary with you. 
• All children going to nursery and the parent dropping the child(ren) will have their temperature taken.
• We are fortunate to have the electronic systems that allow us to watch our services online.  It has been a lifeline for many of our families to watch every week.  If you have any hesitancies or concerns about catching the virus if you were to attend services in person, please use these electronic systems and watch from home.  Make your health be your first consideration. 

The church cleaning staff assures that the building is cleaned in accordance with CDC guidelines.  Your following these procedures and guidelines will assist us in assuring the healthiest environment possible.  Please refrain from going to any other areas of our church building.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and a big WELCOME BACK HOME.

We know that everyone has a story.  What's your story?  The beauty of the gospel is that no matter what your life's story is, Jesus has come to redeem it and give it another ending.  That's why we proclaim that we can not stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.

We exist to honor and glorify God by focusing our energies on reaching out to our community, teaching the love and truth of the Bible, and sending as many as we can out into the world with the good news of forgiveness and life through Jesus Christ.

Here at Pleasant View Baptist Church it truly is like coming home, whether you are just visiting or have been a member for many years!  

Due to Covid-19 there are currently no small groups occurring at this time.