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MS Riders on the Storm

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Phyllis Cook Glen Mar has several members participating in the MS Ride on the Eastern Shore of Maryland this year. This ride raises money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Maryland/DC through donations made to the cyclists. MS is a chronic progressive disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and…
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Steps of Hope – Dawn’s Story

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Dawn Schanné Have you ever felt the call to volunteer out of country? May-be an internal conversation like … maybe I could do this? What was your response? What was your immediate thought? Was it something like, “No, God, not me, you have the wrong person, send someone else.” That was mine. I had never traveled out of the…
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Strike Up the Band AND the Orchestra!

Music Ministries News & Events, The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Connie Ballenger Since its inception in 2017, Glen Mar’s Summer Concert Series has enhanced countless folks’ lives with a variety of stellar performances at no charge. This summer will be no different, but you can add nostalgic melodies, the opportunity to buy food, and (weather permitting) dancing to the list of reasons to enjoy this summer’s tuneful fare. There’s…
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ROOTED – Give & You Will Receive!

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Ruella Barnes John and I have been enjoying being involved with the High School Group ROOTED for the past few years. We have met and enjoyed many of the youth of our church, seen them grow as Christians and wished them much luck as they’ve gone off to colleges, universities and careers after graduating. This month, we were given…
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Stewardship Report

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Lisa Arbelaez, Stewardship Committee Chairperson Many of you responded to the online survey we sent out last month. Thank you so much for your answers and valuable comments. The survey provided insight into a broad range of issues at Glen Mar. One stewardship-related theme that appeared in many of your responses was a desire for more information on Glen…
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