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Pastor’s Ponderings

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Pastor's Ponderings
The Messenger 2024-11-01
Dear Glen Mar Friends, We are putting together candles for All Saints’ Day and planning our November series on gratitude called Bless this Mess! I am looking ahead to Advent and our series on the Redemption of Scrooge—how Christmas is a chance for us to find joy again at the manger and “keep Christmas well.” It’s a great time to…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – The Eagle and the Cross

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, Early voting starts this week for this year’s election and I know, no matter your politics, you are probably viewing this event with some anxious feelings. Our Bishop shared an eloquent email about this that I wanted to share with you. It can be found here. I join her in encouraging all voters who are eligible…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – YOU are a present!

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I am back from a whirlwind trip to Durham, NC, where I attended a pastor educational event at Duke Divinity School. I learned lots of great things around the theme “Pulpits in Many Places,” and had lots of fellowship and worship time. Because this is how the Holy Spirit works, God even spoke theologically through Coach…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Saints and Celebrations

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, As of this writing we have raised over $9,000 for hurricane relief through UMCOR. Because of the arrival of Hurricane Milton, we will continue our UMCOR special offering for this Sunday as well. Click here to donate directly. We are preparing for our annual All Saints’ Service, on Sunday, November 3, to remember those loved ones…
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Pastor’s Ponderings – Small Boats

Pastor's Ponderings
Dear Glen Mar friends, I was re-watching the movie The Darkest Hour, with Gary Oldman’s amazing portrayal of Winston Churchill, the other night. One part of the movie centers on the rescue of British soldiers from the beaches at Dunkirk, France in the throes of World War II. The British army was essentially trapped on the beach, with German forces on…
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