Sunday School Roof Project Update

We continue to have water in our Sunday School building when it rains and, as you know, the culprit is the roof. However, we are now on track to replace the roof. We had a congregational meeting on Sunday, May 8, 2011, and at the recommendation of the Council, the congregation approved the proposal that was submitted by Houck Construction, LLC, located on Warner Road in Keymar, Maryland, for a total cost of $22,684.00. Thank you to those who have already sent their donation and to those of you who will be able to provide support. Mail donations to:

Ellie Geiman, Treasurer
3603 Fringer Road
Taneytown, MD 21787

Please make checks out to Keysville Lutheran Church and mark ‘Roof Fund’ in the memo section.

Visit by the Bishop

The Bishop of the Delaware-Maryland Synod, the Rev. Wolfgang Herz-Lane, is coming to Keysville Church on Sunday, July 31, 2011, for our 10:30AM Worship Service. Bishop Herz-Lane will participate in Worship and celebrate Holy Communion. Following Worship there will be a reception so members of the Congregation can get a chance to say hello to our Bishop. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Picnic in the Park will be on August 21, 2011 at Mt. Tabor Park-Rocky Ridge, MD.

WORSHIP SERVICE is at 11 AM & PICNIC at 12PM. Please bring a covered dish, place settings, & drinks. Fried chicken will be provided by Key Women. There will be Fun, Games, & BINGO! For more info: np_roop@msn.com

Annual Yard Sale is on October 1, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm

Donations Needed:

  • Sellable, clean, and reusable items - clothing (all sizes and types), household items, books, and toys. These can be dropped off in the long Sunday School room downstairs.
  • No donations of computers or televisions, PLEASE! They do not sell.
  • Plastic store bags are also needed for our shoppers at the sale – all sizes are appreciated!

Yard Sale ‘Work Wednesdays’, 6 pm to 8 pm on August 17; August 31; September 14; September 28. We desperately need assistance on these evenings to sort, display, and price items for the yard sale. If you can only spare one night or an hour, it will help us. Any questions? Contact Nicole Roop, 410-952-8560, np_roop@msn.com

Congratulations to the 2011 Graduates from the Keysville Lutheran Church Community:

  • Amy Jo Bowers, Francis Scott Key High School
  • Britney Davis, Frederick Community College
  • Megan Martin, Francis Scott Key High School
  • Thad Snow, Francis Scott Key High School
  • Becky Stonesifer, Francis Scott Key High School

The "Hickman Clavinova" was dedicated on Sunday, May 15th. Thanks to Joyce and Harry Hickman - (Ruthann Dougherty's parents) for their generous donation to enhance our music program at Keysville Lutheran Church.

The choir will be on "vacation" for the summer after June 12.

Thanks to all who gave blood at our spring Blood Drive, and to those who donated food and time towards this event. There were 45 donors from the Keysville Lutheran Church and Terra Rubra Lions Club communities. Kudos also to Becky Engel & Linda Bowers for overseeing this annual event!

Children’s Church School - Many of us have memories from childhood of learning Bible stories, coloring pictures of Jesus or singing "Jesus loved the little children". Keysville wants to bring these same experiences to the children of our church and community.  It is important to give our youth a chance to create treasured memories they can pass to the next generation.

  • Held during regular Sunday 10:30 Worship Services
  • After the Youth Sermon, children will join a coordinator for Church School
  • Children will hear the Word of God with Bible lessons, create a craft project, or hear music to help them to express their love for Jesus
  • KLC hopes this will be a blessing to parents and friends as they enjoy the adult service

Inclement Weather Policy - If the Carroll County snow emergency plan is in effect, there will be no Sunday School classes, Church Service, or any other Church events, meetings, etc. Closure notifications will be announced on the following radio stations:

  • Westminster WTTR 1470 AM
  • Gettysburg WGTY 107.7 FM
  • Frederick WFRE 99.9 FM & WFMD 930 AM

 

Annual Events

For photos and details of these events from past years, please go to our Events page...

Spring

  • Blood Drive (Mid-March): Donations given to the Baltimore/Chesapeake region blood bank.
  • Family Fun Night (April)

Summer

  • Vacation Bible School (June): Summer education for congregational and community children.                         
  • Picnic in the Park (August): A chance for the congregation to gather at Rocky Ridge Park and celebrate at the end of summer.

Fall

  • Rally Day (Early September): Celebration of the start of the Sunday School program each year.
  • Sloppy Sunday (Week before yard sale): Informal Sunday to prepare church for yard sale the following week.
  • Yard Sale (Early October): All proceeds benefit the Vacation Bible School and its pupils.
  • Blood Drive (Mid-October): Donations given to the Baltimore/Chesapeake region blood bank.
  • Church Camp Out (Saturday night before Halloween): Camp out and cook out with hay ride.

Winter

  • Christmas Decorating of the Church (Late November)
  • Cookie Baking by Youth (Late November)
  • White Gift Service (Early December):  All donated gifts go to residents of homes for the elderly and disabled.
  • Christmas Caroling (Mid-December)