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Pastor’s Ponderings – The Eiffel Tower

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I’ve been watching the Olympics with joy this year and it’s making me want to go to France (never been). One of my favorite parts is seeing glimpses of Paris (again, never been—hint, hint, to my spouse). I have noticed that in nearly every single event, you can see the Eiffel Tower in the background. Organizers…
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This Just In: August 7, 2024

This Just In

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT:
– Early Learning Center Toddler Playground Fundraiser
– The Quey Percussion Duo on Friday, August 16 at 7:00 pm
ACT NOW:
– 9th Annual Jewels for Hope – Now is the time to consider donating slightly-worn jewelry & scarves
– Next Baptism/New Member Sunday is August 18
– If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone.
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
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
– High School Dinner & a Movie – Tuesday, August 13, 6:30
– Flip Flop Game Night – Wednesday, August 14, 6:30
– Confirmation Information Meeting: Sunday, August 25, 10:45 am
– Youth Group Kick-off: Sunday, August 25, 5:00
– SAVE THE DATE – Middle School Retreat: October 11-13 at Camp Manidokan.
MUSIC CORNER:
– “No Strings” Choir – Love to sing?
– Instrumentalists Needed – Our 11:00 am Sunday Praise Team
– Pianist/Accompanist needed for Children’s Choir
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Pastor’s Ponderings – Invite God In

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, The letter sign in front of the traffic circle reads, “Summer: Let the Son Shine In!” And this Sunday marks the start of our August Family Worship, a time when we have families helping serve in various ways throughout the month and special activities for families to share together. Our theme is called “Drawn In: Living…
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This Just In: July 31, 2024

This Just In

NEXT SERMON SERIES – Drawn In: Living the Creative Life in God
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
– The Quey Percussion Duo – Friday, August 16 at 7:00 pm
ACT NOW:
– New Member Class – Lunch w/the Pastors on Sunday, August 4 at 12:30 pm
– Backpacks for Baltimore – (now through August 11)
– 9th Annual Jewels for Hope – collecting now
– Next Baptism/New Member Sunday is August 18
– Stephen Ministers are trained Christian caregivers
UPCOMING EVENTS:
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Next Meeting Tuesday, August 6 at 7:30pm
– Habitat For Humanity – Next work date is August 10
– Introduction to Modern Square Dance – Saturday, August 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm
– 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
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
– High School Dinner & a Movie – Tuesday, August 6, 6:30 -10 pm
– Flip Flop Art Night – Wednesday, August 7, 6:30 – 8 pm
– Pool Party – Saturday, August 10, 4 – 6:30 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?
– Instrumentalists Needed
– Pianist/Accompanist needed for Children’s Choir
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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The Messenger 2024-08-01

The Messenger
The Messenger 2024-08-01
Our next quarterly issue of The Messenger newsletter, covering August, September, and October 2024, is ready to read! Click on the articles below to begin reading. Dear Glen Mar, Fall is almost here, though as I write this, it doesn’t feel like it yet! August Family Worship is called “Drawn In: Living the Creative Life with God.” We’ll explore ways…
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