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Early Learning Center News

Pastor's Ponderings
ELC

Dear Glen Mar,
I’m glad to report that fall enrollment for our Early Learning Center is looking good…and if you are looking for a spot for your child, grandchild or if someone you know is looking, there are spots available. Many child care centers are dealing with some staffing shortages in this unusual season and the Glen Mar ELC…

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Bring A Backpack For The Journey

Pastor's Ponderings
Family, worship

Dear Glen Mar,
In August, we plan worship in an intentional way to include families of every description, and this year, our theme will be “Journey Together,” with a hiking/camping vibe. Each week, we’ll have a children’s time that involves packing our backpacks for the journey we take together. I want to invite every person reading this to bring…

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I See You

Pastor's Ponderings
worship

Dear Glen Mar,
As I was driving home from church today, the song “Friend of God” by Israel Houghton came on and I rocked out. I know that if people turned to look at me at red lights, they must have thought I was mad. As I was rocking out to the song, I sang the lyrics. “Who am…

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Treasured

Pastor's Ponderings
Vacation Bible School, VBS, worship

Dear Glen Mar,
As we continue our worship series called “I See You,” about how God sees us and how we are called to see one another, I have noticed this week several “God sightings” – evidence of God at work at Glen Mar Church. One special way is through our amazing Vacation Bible School happening as I type…

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Tuning Our Vision

Pastor's Ponderings

Dear Glen Mar,
Starting on 7/1, masks are not required for vaccinated people at Glen Mar church. If you are not vaccinated, we ask that you continue to mask for your protection, and if you want to continue to mask for whatever reason, you are certainly free to do so. We will not be “social distancing” or limiting numbers…

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