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Stephen Ministry

Congregational Care
Stephen Ministry
What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry is a caregiving ministry of Glen Mar Church. Stephen Ministers provide Christ centered, one on one caregiving for those who are experiencing a stressful season of their lives. Who are Stephen Ministers? Stephen Ministers are congregation members who train for 50 hours in Christ Centered caregiving. Each Stephen Minister is then matched with a…
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Dancing Needles

The Messenger
The Messenger 2026-02-01
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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Lunch Bunch

The Messenger
The Messenger 2026-02-01
Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place for our monthly lunch! Lunch Bunch is a group of “seasoned citizens” who meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch. Our menus vary. Sometimes everyone just brings a sandwich.  Occasionally we do…
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Wish Upon a Star Shines, Thanks to Your Generosity

Mission Minute, The Messenger
The Messenger 2026-02-01
By Denise Hannagan Christmas was extra special in 2025 for many families, thanks to your generous support to the Wish Upon a Star ministry. Through purchasing and distributing gifts and gift cards, Glen Mar celebrated Jesus’ birthday by sharing his love locally with families and individuals in Howard County and Baltimore, and globally to families in Guatemala. The gift recipients…
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