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Aging and the Spiritual Journey

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The Messenger 2026-08-01
By Cathie Leimenstoll Have you noticed? Healthy aging is a topic getting a lot of attention these days from blogs to magazine articles, from commercials to medical research. But did you know that one of the key factors that contributes to people aging in a healthy way is an ever-deepening spiritual life? It’s true! Statistics point to an involvement in…
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Thank you from Dixie

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The Messenger 2026-08-01
By Dixie Miliner Thank you, Lord for the wonderful family of Glen Mar. Friends from the Lunch Bunch, Bible studies, choir and other musicians along with staff joined my family and me for a happy 90th birthday surprise luncheon on Tuesday, June 30. I am truly blessed! Many many thanks, Dixie Miliner.
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Lola Barrack will turn 100 on August 16

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The Messenger 2026-08-01
By Nancy Pirritano Glen Mar member Lola Barrack is turning 100 years old and continues in a weekly Bible study. Lola and her husband Carroll came to Glen Mar approximately 32 years ago. He passed away in 2015, and she continued at Glen Mar, joining the Thursday Morning Women’s Bible study group. Once Covid hit this group went to Zoom…
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Stephen Ministry

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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 hurting person…
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