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Glen Mar’s Cold Weather Shelter Support for March 17 to 23, 2025

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By Dave Costello Glen Mar has long been a dedicated partner to the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter providing critical support for individuals experiencing homelessness during the coldest months of the year. This year, Glen Mar’s week is breakfast on Monday, March 17 through dinner on Sunday, March 23. However, this year, the request of the church is changing based on…
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There’s an App for That!

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The Messenger 2025-02-01
1. How do I find a phone number or address if I would like to send a card? Open the Realm app and look for the …More tab on the lower right. Under “Directory,” you can search for your new best friend! 2. How do I find a copy of the bulletin/announcements? In the app, open the News tab from…
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Mission Trips Provide Different Experiences

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The Messenger 2025-02-01
Glen Mar youth and adults have multiple opportunities to participate in a mission trip this summer.  There will be two very different week-long experiences allowing participants to help build and repair homes, feed the hungry, help those in need, but most of all to build relationships with homeowners, host organizations, local communities, and fellow Glen Mar members.  We’re very serious…
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Youth Activities – Past and Future

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The Messenger 2025-02-01
Fellowship, discipleship, and worship were the highlights from youth activities last fall. In addition to Sunday mornings, on Sunday nights we had our annual Christmas caroling and gift exchange, a Wish Upon a Star shopping trip, youth worship night, and many other fun activities. This winter and spring, we will focus on spiritual practices like simplicity, meditation, prayer, study, and…
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Learn More about Social Justice

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The Messenger 2025-02-01
Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group is creating a Social Justice Library where you will be able to borrow books that provide insight into various social justice issues. The library will include books for all ages, both non-fiction and fiction. The group is carefully selecting books on a variety of topics. If you would like to recommend (or even donate) a…
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