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This Just In: November 29, 2023

This Just In

Advent Series – The Heart That Grew Three SizesJoin us to explore the faith themes in the beloved Christmas story, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. This advent series is based on the new Advent study by Matt Rawle, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. Through this story we will examine the change in the heart of the Grinch in result of relationship building. Through relationship building his heart grew and was transformed.
SPOTLIGHTS
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17, at 9:30 AM
– Hygiene Kits and Supplies for Migrants
– Howard County’s Cold Weather Shelter – Meals needed for December 4-11, December 18-26, and January 2-8
AND . . .
– Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services
==>Calling All Actors & Actresses! (We still need “Nativity People” and Readers)
==>Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Shoe Box Success!
– Glen Mar Cookbook
– Grief & Loss Are Inevitable in Life
– Youth Group – Taking a Break Until Sunday, December 10
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, Dec 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– Baptism Class – Sunday, December 10 – 11:15 am
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, December 19 at 11:30 am
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 pm
– The Longest Night Service – Thursday, December 21 from 7:00 pm
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – December 23 – 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Journey Through Grief – Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am, starting Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 am
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
==>VBS 2024 – Dive into friendship with God this summer at Scuba VBS – July 8-12
==>Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
– Re-Potting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary
==>Christmas Poinsettias – Order by December 10.
==>Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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Journey Through Grief 2024

Congregational Care
Saturdays, beginning January 6, 2024 at 9:30 am If you have lost a loved one, and would like support and strategies to cope, join us for a six-week small group experience called Journey Through Grief. We will share stories and support one another during this video-based series, to help navigate the grieving process and learn coping strategies. Sue Neal-Lyman and…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Giving Thanks

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, We are counting our blessings this day at the Sayers family table and YOU are one of the blessings for our church and for us! Thank you for being in ministry with us at Glen Mar and thank you for all you are doing, every day, to bless others through our church and otherwise! God has…
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This Just In: November 20, 2023

This Just In

SPOTLIGHTS:
– SUCCESS! The 7th Annual Jewels for Hope Sale
– Giving Tuesday – November 28
– Glen Mar Cookbook
– Wish Upon A Star – Sunday, November 26 is the Last Day to Sign Up!
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3 Costume pickup has begun!
Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services:
– Calling All Actors & Actresses!
– Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Prepare for Advent – starts Sunday, December 3.
AND . . .
– Hygiene Kits & Supplies for Migrants – collection through December
– Life Challenges Taking Over?
– Journey To Bethlehem Volunteer Costume Pickup – Starts Sunday, November 19
– Youth Group – Taking a Break Until Sunday, December 10
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, Dec 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– Baptism Class – Sunday, December 10 – 11:15 am
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17 at 9:30 am
– The Longest Night Service – Thursday, December 21 from 7:00 pm
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
=> VBS 2024 – Scuba VBS – July 8-12
=> Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
– Re-Potting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary

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Hygiene Kits & Supplies for Migrants

Opportunities to Serve
Donate hygiene items, warm clothing, and shoes for migrants arriving by bus in Washington, D.C. The collection will run through December – drop off donations in the Gathering Place. Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group is partnering with Capitol Hill UMC in Washington, D.C. to provide hygiene kits and other supplies to migrants who are sent by bus from Arizona and…
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