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Life-Changing Mission Trip

The Messenger
The Messenger 2024-08-01
By Simon Howes My name is Simon Howes, and I will be a senior in high school this year. I have been going to Glen Mar for as long as I can remember. In middle school, I remember eagerly waiting to be able to go on the Hurley mission trip in 8th grade, but that was canceled because of COVID-19.…
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E-Gift Cards Available 24/7

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The Messenger 2024-08-01
By Van Beall The Gift Card program offers two easy ways to create extra money for mission ministries from the money you are already going to spend. The most familiar method is the physical gift cards sold on Sunday mornings, which is the bulk of gift card sales (about $5.4M) and is still highly encouraged. I find that electronic gift…
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Eighth Annual Jewels for Hope

Opportunities to Serve, The Messenger
The Messenger 2024-08-01
By Bonnie Dust Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm “Jewels for Hope” was set up to support HopeWorks of Howard County in its mission to provide support and advocacy for those who have experienced partner violence and their mission is extensive. HopeWorks provides a 24-hour helpline and offers a confidential emergency shelter…
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Dancing Needles – Fall Kickoff

The Messenger
The Messenger 2024-08-01
Our group resumes for the next season, September through June, on September 12, 2024 this year. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting?  We need you in our prayer shawl group.  Prayer shawls are given to those in hospitals and those in need of special care as a reminder that others care and are praying for them. We also make baby…
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The Lunch Bunch – Fall Kickoff

The Messenger
The Messenger 2024-08-01
Join us on Tuesday, September 17 at 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place for our Fall Kickoff Lunch! Lunch Bunch is a group of “seasoned citizens” who meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch. Our menus vary. Sometimes everyone just brings a sandwich.  Occasionally we do “potluck” and…
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