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Thanksgiving Food Drive

Mission Minute, The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
November 5 – 19 Supporting Ames Memorial UMC & My Sister’s Place Glen Mar will be collecting food items to help up to 250 families celebrate Thanksgiving. Details and donation lists will be available in the Gathering Place starting October 29. Ames Memorial UMC is requesting donations of: Canned Vegetables (Green Beans, Corn, Collard Greens, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, and Sauerkraut), Rice, Boxed…
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Tax-Advantaged Giving

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
By Lisa Arbelaez, Stewardship Chairperson Throughout the year, Glen Mar receives gifts from congregation members to support church ministries and missions that also allow them to take advantage of tax laws beneficial for charitable gifts. Here is some useful information on several options. Income tax laws encourage contributions to public charities like Glen Mar by providing, within the tax code,…
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Dancing Needles

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
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 blankets for our newborns and scarves for our armed forces. We meet on the second Thursday…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Why Bring Your Youth?

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I wanted to lift up our AWESOME middle school retreat, and all the leaders who made it possible (Pastor Heerak, Tom, Amy, Chad, Sal, Doreen)! I had a blast hanging out with these great youth and teaching them about having faith like Peter (cue roller coaster video). If you or your youth are considering a visit…
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Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival, November 3 – 12

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
Concerts are held on two weekends at four locations including two free shows at Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD! They feature international and top regional performers from many countries and cultures. Some events are free; some require admission. Eastport UMC Shows: Grammy-nominated Lutenist Ron McFarlane (past Glen Mar attender) & Ayreheart play music from the…
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