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Pastor’s Ponderings – Back to School Blessing

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, School is starting again, and I’m very excited for all our students (and teachers) will learn and experience this year! I hope you’ll join us as we conclude our series, Drawn In: Living the Creative Life with God, with “Rest.” We’ll be blessing students and teachers also, so don’t forget to bring your backpacks, water bottles,…
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This Just In: August 21, 2024

This Just In
There’s always something happening at Glen Mar. UPCOMING SERMON SERIES: A Faith That Works – Sundays, September 1 – 29. Join us for an insightful journey through the Book of James in our worship series: “A Faith that Works!” James emphasizes practical Christian living, focusing on themes like faith, wisdom, patience, and the relationship between faith and works. In this…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Go for the Bronze

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I miss the Olympics already! Did you know that studies have shown that the winner of the bronze medal is statistically happier over time than the winner of the silver medal? The Silver Medal Winner thinks in terms of having “lost the gold medal.” The Bronze Medal Winner is happy to have “won a medal” or…
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This Just In: August 14, 2024

This Just In

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT:
– Youth Group Kick-off: Sunday, August 25, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
– Early Learning Center Toddler Playground Fundraiser
ACT NOW:
– 9th Annual Jewels for Hope
– School is starting and with it, all of the chaos of the fall!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
– Mission Trip Interest Meeting – Sunday, August 18 at 12:15pm
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – August 24, 2024 from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm
– Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, August 27
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Next Meeting Tuesday, September 3 at 7:30pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
– High School Dinner & a Movie – Tuesday, August 20, 6:30 -10 pm
– Flip Flop Art Night: Watercolor Painting – Wednesday, August 21, 6:30 – 8 pm
– Confirmation Information Meeting: Sunday, August 25, 10:45 am
– Youth Group Kick-off: Sunday, August 25, 5:00 – 7:30 pm
– SAVE THE DATE – Middle School Retreat: October 11-13 at Camp Manidokan.
MUSIC CORNER:
– “No Strings” Choir – Love to sing?
– Music groups for adults, youth, and kids start back up in September!
– Christmas Cantata! Save the date—Sunday, December 22 at both 9:30 and 11:00 am services. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 26.

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Safe Sanctuaries Training

Ministry Corner
Safe Sanctuaries, safe sanctuaries training
Do you volunteer at Glen Mar with children, youth, or vulnerable adults? Anyone who works with or comes into contact with children, youth, or vulnerable adults in Glen Mar’s ministry settings is required to complete Safe Sanctuaries training prior to participating. They are also asked to provide references and information for a background check. Group training is required every four…
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