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A Season of Change

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The Messenger 2023-08-01
By Pastor Melaina Trice While change is an inevitable part of life, change is very difficult. Intellectually, we understand the benefits of change but would much rather someone else do it first or instead of us. There is a comfort and safety to the familiar, usual, and/or the “business as usual” routine. In fact, our brains are made to be…
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Glen Mar Youth

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The Messenger 2023-08-01
By Pastor Heerak Kim Glen Mar’s Youth Sunday morning programs start back up on Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 am in the Youth Wing: Fuse for 6th and 7th grade Confirmation Class for 8th grade Rooted for High School Register or update your info today! Confirmation Class All 8th grade youth and their parents are invited to a Confirmation Class Information meeting on…
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2023 Summer Youth Mission Trip

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The Messenger 2023-08-01
By Pastor Heerak Kim Forty youth and adults from Glen Mar and also from Olivet UMC (pastored by Glen Mar's own Alex Thomas) traveled to Plymouth, NC, for a week of home repair with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. It was our first time working with this organization, and the group had a great experience. We plan to return next year -…
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Blessed to be a Blessing to Our Community

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The Messenger 2023-08-01
By Bruce Leuthold On Saturday, May 20, 2023, Glen Mar demonstrated radical hospitality to our community by hosting a health fair and blood drive. Our volunteers were friendly as they welcomed and greeted our friends and neighbors with smiles and kind words. As they entered the Gathering Place, we guided them to health services that were in accordance with their…
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Alphabet Soup

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The Messenger 2023-08-01
By Whitney Simmons From out of the Social Justice Group a new group has emerged – Glen Mar’s Reconciling group named ALPHABET SOUP. Can you DIG (Diversity, Inclusion at Glen Mar) it? Reconciling Ministries are committed to achieving LGBTQ+ justice and full inclusion in the life and leadership of The United Methodist Church, both in policy and in practice. We…
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