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Pastor’s Ponderings – A Busy Weekend

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, Journey to Bethlehem is shaping up nicely for our 15th year! God is good and people are so excited, in the community and here at Glen Mar, to share this life changing event with our neighbors! Emails are going out with roles for Journey to Bethlehem to those of you who have signed up in some…
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This Just In: November 15, 2023

This Just In

SPOTLIGHTS:
– ZOOM Coffee with Mandy (Stewardship Campaign Results) on Friday, November 17 at noon.
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3.
– Glen Mar Cookbook

AND . . .
– Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends Sunday, November 19
– Finding it difficult to be thankful?
– Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services
=> Calling All Actors & Actresses!
=> Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Wish Upon A Star – Sign Up between NOW & November 26.
– Journey To Bethlehem Volunteer Costume Pickup – Starts Sunday, November 19
– Youth Group – Sunday, November 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 21 at 11:30 am
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Giving Tuesday, November 28
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– Journey To Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3
– Advent Sermon Series: The Heart That Grew Three Sizes – starts Sunday, December 3
– 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
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17 at 9:30 am
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– Repotting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary
=> Christmas Poinsettias – Order by December 10.
=> Altar Flowers – 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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Pastor’s Ponderings – Inheritance

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I’ve been thinking and praying a lot about the word “legacy.” All Saint’s worship was a powerful reminder of the saints that surround us each day and cheer us on to imitate their faithfulness. While “legacy” is not an explicit term in most biblical translations, “inheritance” is.  In Christ, we are given an inheritance of eternal…
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Tom Thumb Square Dance Club Lessons

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Sponsored by Tom Thumb Square Dance Club Tuesdays, from September 12 to December 19, 2023 – 7-9PM YOU are invited to join us for Modern Western Square Dance Lessons! Join us in the Glen Mar Spirit Center from 7:00 – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays at 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD. Cost is $7.00 per person each night. Single…
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This Just In: November 8, 2023

This Just In

SPOTLIGHTS –
– What is a Legacy Gift? 
– Operation Christmas Child – Shoe boxes due Sunday, November 12. 
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3. Costume Pickup.
– ZOOM Coffee with Mandy (Stewardship Campaign Results) on Friday, November 17 at noon.
AND . . .
– Youth Group – Sunday, November 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
– Continue to Pray for Our Stephen Minister Trainees
– Calling All Actors & Actresses!
– Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24
– Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends November 19
– Wish Upon A Star, Helping to Make Christmas Brighter! Now through November 26
– Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
– Glen Mar Singles Social Network
– American Sign Language (ASL) Basic Training – Began November 6 at 6:00 pm
– Next Baptism Class CANCELED – for this Sunday, November 12
– JTB Costume Unpack Day – Sunday November 12 from 10:30 to 1:00 pm.
– Social Justice Group – Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm in room 159
– JTB Volunteer Costume Pickup – starting Thursday, November 16
– Dan Eschliman’s Homecoming Concert – Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 21 at 11:30 am
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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