Gospel Music “Southern Style” – The Keystone State Quartet – Sunday April 6, 2025 At 4:00 PM – Free Event
Our community volunteers will host a spring gospel music concert on Sunday April 6 at 4:00 PM as we welcome The Keystone State Quartet to Historic Jessops Church for an afternoon of great gospel music! This is a free event and doors will open at 3:30 PM.
Keystone State Quartet is not new to Gospel Music and collectively, their members have been singing for over 60 years. You are sure to enjoy the close harmony of the quartet as they sing and praise God – southern style. Please join us at 14021 York Road in Sparks Maryland for this free event.
Bluegrass Concert – Saturday May 17, 2025 – The Mayo Family Band – 4:00 PM – Free Event
“The Mayo Family Band is a local Maryland bluegrass band featuring brothers George Mayo (guitar/vocals) and Bill Mayo (bass/vocals), Bill’s daughter (George’s niece) Talbot Mayo Rozelle (fiddle/vocals), and friends who are more like family, Michael Columbus (mandolin/vocals) and George Lock (banjo). Brothers George and Bill have been singing together as long as they can remember and when the next generation came along, they encouraged and inspired a love of music in them, too. Talbot grew up listening to and learning from the two brothers and other family members joined as they’d “pick” the nights away and eventually, after trying out the jug and the washboard, picked up the fiddle. The trio was blessed to cross paths with fellow pickers George Lock and Michael Columbus many years ago, and the group has spent countless days and nights piling into the “band bus,” (a Dodge pick-up truck), and doing what the love — sharing a few tunes and a lot of smiles with so many wonderful, kind folks across the region. Between the old-time blood harmonies, toe-tapping good time tunes, and more laughs than you’d expect, you’re guaranteed to have almost as much fun as this band!”
Old Fashioned Gospel Hymn Sing – Sunday September 14, 2025 At 4:00 PM – Free Event
Let’s gather as a community to sing the great hymns of our faith!
This Old Fashioned Gospel Hymn Sing is a family friendly event open to everyone. We’re sure you’ll experience the connecting Spirit of worshippers past and present as we lift our voices to God in song! You and your family will not want to miss this time of rejoicing at this annual community event! You might even want to ask your neighbors, friends and co-workers to come along with you and join in the memories and fun. Come and experience the blessing of hearing inspiring and soul stirring hymns in the beautiful setting of our historic sanctuary.
Fall Concert – Saturday October 4 2025 – 4:00 PM – Free Indoor Event
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Wednesday December 24, 2025 At 3:00 PM
At Historic Jessops Church, Christmas Eve is a special time where we enjoy the company of family and friends, and we worship together with classic carols, candles and a simple message to remind us of the majesty of Christ. As our world groans in waiting for the return of our Savior, Christmas Eve reminds us that He has already come and the victory has already been won—the baby in the manger now sits on His throne!
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
No matter who you are, you are welcome to come and join us for the tradition of Christmas Eve on Wednesday December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM for one service only.
We look forward to celebrating the birth of Christ with you.