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Lola Barrack will turn 100 on August 16

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The Messenger 2026-08-01
By Nancy Pirritano Glen Mar member Lola Barrack is turning 100 years old and continues in a weekly Bible study. Lola and her husband Carroll came to Glen Mar approximately 32 years ago. He passed away in 2015, and she continued at Glen Mar, joining the Thursday Morning Women’s Bible study group. Once Covid hit this group went to Zoom…
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Stephen Ministry

Congregational Care, The Messenger
Stephen Ministry
What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry is a caregiving ministry of Glen Mar Church. Stephen Ministers provide Christ centered, one-on-one caregiving for those who are experiencing a stressful season of their lives. Who are Stephen Ministers? Stephen Ministers are congregation members who train for 50 hours in Christ centered caregiving. Each Stephen Minister is then matched with a hurting person…
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Jewels for Hope

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By Bonnie Dust Jewels for Hope was set up to support HopeWorks in its mission. 100% of the proceeds go to HopeWorks of Howard County, an agency that provides support and advocacy for those who have experienced partner violence. This agency’s mission is extensive. HopeWorks provides a 24-hour hotline and offers: a confidential emergency shelter, help for human trafficking victims,…
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Rise: Together as One

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The Messenger 2026-05-01
Greetings Glen Mar, I hope Spring has sprung for you, and Resurrection joy has filled your heart as we continue in the Easter season! It was such a joy to share in our first Easter together. Over the past 10 months or so, I don’t know about you, but I have noticed a growing pattern of people finding their way…
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A Message from Pastor Gayle

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The Messenger 2026-05-01
By Pastor Gayle Annis-Forder Dear Friends in Christ, Some of you know this already, but for those who don’t, as of July 1, I will be appointed as half-time Associate Pastor of the Sykesville Parish. There are three churches in the parish, and two of them were in my cluster many years ago when I served in that area, so…
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