There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
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Backpacks and School Supplies Needed! – Help students served by Glen Mar’s partner church, Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore, as well as students here in Howard County. The need is always greatest for high school age students. Please be on the lookout for this type of backpack or consider a financial donation if that is more convenient. School supplies like pencils, crayons, notebooks, etc. are also needed! If you would like to help with this mission, or have questions, please contact Pat Lee.
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Enjoy Broadway Through the Ages – Friday, August 8, 7:00 pm. The U.S. Army Field Band will bring New York City to Glen Mar’s Spirit Center when it presents “Broadway Through the Ages.” This concert is free. Singers from the band’s Soldiers’ Chorus, accompanied by members of its Concert Band and Jazz Ambassadors, will perform Broadway hits from different time periods. For more information, visit Glen Mar Summer Concerts.
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Family Music – August Family Worship is here! Contact Sophie if your family would like to provide music for worship between now and Sunday, August 24.
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The Glen Mar ELC is hiring assistant teachers! Join in making a difference in the lives of young learners! Teaching Assistants are needed from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, and must be at least 16 years of age. Please email your resume to Shelby.
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We Love Collegians! We are restarting our You’ve Got Mail ministry to send care packages to Glen Mar collegians and we need your help. We are asking for the school addresses of all college students, as well as volunteers to help create and mail care packages. We will also accept donations to help pay for items and mailing. Please contact Trisha Boswell to provide addresses, donations or to volunteer.
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Good Trouble – Sign up for the Social Justice Mailing List to receive email notifications about local opportunities to stand up against injustice. Learn about protests, letter writing campaigns, vigils, educational gatherings, and more. Email Social Justice to join the list.
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Proverbs 17:22 tells us that “a joyful heart is good medicine.” There is much joy in the work of Stephen Ministers! Join us for our next training class, beginning September 20th and ending in February. For more information, please contact a pastor or email us at Stephen Ministry.
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Join the Praise Band! – Do you play guitar? drums? keyboard? The Praise Band needs you! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Contact Max for more information!
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Serve Here @ Glen Mar! – Do you feel called to serve, but can’t commit to a large amount of time? Consider joining the 9:30 or 11:00 Welcome Teams! We are in constant need of welcome center hosts, greeters, ushers, communion servers, worship leaders and especially Coffee Team hosts! Signing up to serve just once a month would be an enormous help! Please contact the Pastor’s Assistant for ways to help out!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Upcoming Sermon Series – Sundays, August 3-24. Join us for August Family Worship: Getting to Know You!
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Mission Trips Interest Meeting – Sunday, August 3, 12:10 pm in room 145. Anyone interested in exploring doing a fall mission trip domestically (NC or VA) or to Guatemala in October is invited. Bring your calendars and questions as we measure interest and schedule dates.
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Enjoy Broadway Through the Ages – Friday, August 8, 7:00 pm. The U.S. Army Field Band will bring New York City to Glen Mar’s Spirit Center when it presents “Broadway Through the Ages.” This concert is free. Singers from the band’s Soldiers’ Chorus, accompanied by members of its Concert Band and Jazz Ambassadors, will perform Broadway hits from different time periods. For more information, visit Summer Concerts.
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Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, August 9. The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you to join us! Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up at Glen Mar Habitat.
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Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) Resource Fair for Howard County Communities of Faith – Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the East Columbia 50+ Center, 6610 Cradelrock Way, Columbia. See fliers at the Welcome Center for more information or visit OAI Resource Fair for more information.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
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Confirmation 2025-26 Information Meeting – Sunday, August 24 at 10:45 am in the Youth Lounge. Any rising 8th grade or older youth who has not yet been confirmed is eligible to be part of the 2025-26 youth confirmation class. There will be an information meeting for all potential youth and their parents. This is the best way to learn all of the dates, requirements and costs for the class.
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Game Night! – Tuesday, August 5, 6:30-8:00 pm in the Spirit Center. All rising 6th-12th grade youth are encouraged to join us for some indoor and/or outdoor games.
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High School Dinner & a Movie – Wednesday, August 6, 6:30-9:30 pm. Rising 9th grade and older are invited to the home of Amy G. for dinner and the movie “10 Things I Hate About You.” The movie is rated PG-13. Bring $5 for dinner and your permission form.
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Pool Party – Saturday, August 9, 4:00-6:00 pm. Rising 6th grade and older youth are invited to Don and Pat Lee’s pool (7055 Calvert Dr in Elkridge) for an afternoon of swimming, fun, and dinner. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. Last names beginning with A-M bring dessert, N-Z bring a side dish. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages provided.
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Mark your calendars for:
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Sunday, August 24, 5:00 pm-7:30 pm Youth Group Kick Off! Join us for dinner, games and information for the upcoming fall activities
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Friday, October 17-19 for the Middle School Retreat!
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