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Pastor’s Ponderings – Small Boats

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I was re-watching the movie The Darkest Hour, with Gary Oldman’s amazing portrayal of Winston Churchill, the other night. One part of the movie centers on the rescue of British soldiers from the beaches at Dunkirk, France in the throes of World War II. The British army was essentially trapped on the beach, with German forces on…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Hail and Farewell

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, This week, I’m writing giving thanks for the ministry of Mary Ellen Conley as Pastors’ Assistant. Mary Ellen is “retiring” from that position to free her life up for her hubby’s upcoming retirement at the end of the year. I’m sorry to lose Mary Ellen as a member of our paid staff, but I give thanks…
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This Just In: September 25, 2024

This Just In

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
– Journey to Bethlehem
– Bible Sunday – Sunday, October 13 at 9:30 am and 11 am.
– Outback Is Back!
ACT NOW:
– Charge Conference on ZOOM – Register NOW for Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
– Trunk or Treat Fall Festival – Saturday, October 19, 10 am-12 pm.
– Baptism/New Member?
– Christmas Cantata!
– Guatemala Mission Trip
– Jewels for Hope
– Messenger Deadline – October 15, for November 1 publication.
– North Carolina Mission Trip
– Facing a chronic illness or a challenging surgery?
UPCOMING EVENTS:
– HOLA Toastmasters OPEN HOUSE –  Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm in Room 145.
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, October 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
– Social Justice Group – Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 pm in room 159.
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 pm.
– Habitat For Humanity – Next work date is Saturday, October 12.
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
– Youth Group – Sunday, September 29, 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
– Middle School Retreat – October 11-13.
MUSIC CORNER:
– Christmas Cantata
– Music groups for adults, youth, and kids start back up in September!
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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This Just In: September 18, 2024

This Just In

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
– Christmas Cantata! Calling all singers and instrumentalists
– Guatemala Mission Trip
– Outback Is Back!
ACT NOW:
– Baptism/New Member? Are you interested in baptism or becoming a new member?
– Disciple Bible Study
– Early Learning Center Toddler Playground Fundraiser
– Jewels for Hope – Donate slightly-worn jewelry & scarves.
– Journey to Bethlehem – Mark your calendars, return costumes
– North Carolina Mission Trip
– Stephen Ministers Are Care-Givers, God Is the Cure-Giver.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – September 28, 2024 from 11:45 am -2:00 pm.
– HOLA Toastmasters OPEN HOUSE –  Tuesday, October 1 at 7:00 pm in Room 145.
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, October 5 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, October 10 at 1:00 pm.
– Habitat For Humanity – Next work date is Saturday, October 12.
– Bible Sunday – Sunday, October 13 at 9:30 am and 11 am.
– Trunk or Treat Fall Festival – Saturday, October 19, 10 am-12 pm.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
– Youth Group – Sunday, September 22, 5:30 – 7:00 PM.
– Middle School Retreat – October 11-13.
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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