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Communion Gathering

The Messenger
The Messenger 2025-11-01
By David Ward On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lord’s Supper as usual at our regular worship services, but on the second, third, and fourth Sundays we offer a special, Communion-only gathering at 8:30 am in the chapel. It is a simple service – no hymns, no offering, no sermon (score!) – just the Eucharist. This…
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Youth Group this Fall

The Messenger
The Messenger 2025-11-01
By D.C. Veale After a full summer of mission trips, dinner and movie nights, and fun-tivities, we had a great start to the fall semester. Sunday night youth group has included Survivor Game Night, an ice cream sundae Sunday ask-Pastor-Chris-anything, and an off-site photo scavenger hunt! The Italian Dinner to raise funds for a gaga ball pit hosted by our…
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Thank you from Swansfield Elementary

Ministry Corner
The Messenger 2025-11-01
By Tamekah Wilkins, M. Ed. Dear Glen Mar Church, On behalf of the students, families, and staff of Swansfield Elementary School, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation of school supplies. Your support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our children and helps ensure that every student is equipped with the tools they…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – One Body

Pastor's Ponderings
Greetings Glen Mar, I hope you are doing well and having a good week, though I know not everyone is able to do so with the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown. Many in our congregation have been affected and continue to be without an end in sight. During times like these, I often think of the line from Romans 12:15 where…
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This Just In: October 12, 2025

This Just In
There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES: Youth Group: Escape the Siege – TONIGHT! 5:30-7:30 pm. You are members of Rahab’s family in ancient Jericho, and the Israelites are coming! She’s left clues for how to stay safe during the siege, but will you solve them before the walls come tumblin’ down? Bring $5 for dinner. Outback is…
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