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Tax-Advantaged Giving

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
By Lisa Arbelaez, Stewardship Chairperson Throughout the year, Glen Mar receives gifts from congregation members to support church ministries and missions that also allow them to take advantage of tax laws beneficial for charitable gifts. Here is some useful information on several options. Income tax laws encourage contributions to public charities like Glen Mar by providing, within the tax code,…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Why Bring Your Youth?

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I wanted to lift up our AWESOME middle school retreat, and all the leaders who made it possible (Pastor Heerak, Tom, Amy, Chad, Sal, Doreen)! I had a blast hanging out with these great youth and teaching them about having faith like Peter (cue roller coaster video). If you or your youth are considering a visit…
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Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival, November 3 – 12

The Messenger
The Messenger 2023-11-01
Concerts are held on two weekends at four locations including two free shows at Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave., Annapolis, MD! They feature international and top regional performers from many countries and cultures. Some events are free; some require admission. Eastport UMC Shows: Grammy-nominated Lutenist Ron McFarlane (past Glen Mar attender) & Ayreheart play music from the…
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This Just In: October 25, 2023

This Just In

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
Sermon Series: Come to the Table – There is a deep hunger and need for the experience of welcome and hospitality. God’s welcome invites all to an abundant life of relationship and love.
SPOTLIGHTS:
– Operation Christmas Child – Pick up Boxes October 29.
– Blessing of the Animals – Sunday, October 29 at 2:00 pm.
– 7th Annual Jewels for Hope Sale at Glen Mar is Saturday, November 4 from  8:30 am to 2:00 pm.
– Lunch w/the Pastors – Sunday, November 5th at 12:30 pm. 
AND . . .
– Food Drive for Thanksgiving – October 29 to November 19
– Community Health Fair – Volunteer Greeters Needed
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
– All Saints Day – Submit Photos by Wednesday November 1
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
– Are You Stressed? Discouraged? Feeling Down?
– Glen Mar Singles Social Network
– Escape Room! Youth Group – Sunday, October 29 at 5:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, November 4 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Next Meeting Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 pm
– Dancing Needles – Next Meeting Thursday, November 9 at 1:00 pm
– Habitat for Humanity – Next Build Date Saturday, November 11
– Next Baptism Class – Sunday, November 12 at 11:15 am
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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