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Wish Upon A Star Showed Our Generosity

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The Messenger 2024-02-01
By Alison Zuzak You made Christmas special for so many people this year with your support for the Wish Upon A Star ministry. About 130 people received their gift wishes plus grocery cards this past Christmas. I’m sure each family felt the love that you put into each purchase. Each year it is overwhelming to see the generosity of Glen…
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Operation Christmas Child

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The Messenger 2024-02-01
By Eileen Sturgill Thank you Glen Mar Church for supporting the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box appeal.  Ninety-three boxes were delivered to the collection sites. This was my first year being in charge of this event, and  I appreciate the support and well wishes from many. I’m looking forward to next year. I was able to do this with the…
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Jewels For Hope – A Resounding Success!

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The Messenger 2024-02-01
The 7th Annual Jewels for Hope sale of slightly worn jewelry and scarves held at Glen Mar on Saturday, November 4 was a resounding success! The amount of $26,000 was made from this sale. 100% of the proceeds were then donated to HopeWorks, the county’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Abuse Center. Many thanks to the numerous people who volunteered, without…
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Habitat for Humanity – 2024

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Habitat for Humanity, The Messenger 2024-02-01
Come build dreams with the Habitat Crew! Glen Mar’s Habitat for Humanity team has resumed work with a reduced crew.  We work for Habitat on the third Saturdays of every month. We work most often in Baltimore,  where we work with Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake. Sometimes we work additional days at other charities: details are announced through Adrienne’s monthly emails.…
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Embracing Community, Glen Mar Continues to Support Cold Weather Shelter

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cold weather shelter, Community Life, CWS, grassroots, The Messenger 2024-02-01, volunteer
February 26 – March 4, 2024 In a heartfelt collaboration with Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, local faith congregations, including Glen Mar, rally each year to provide food and support for those in need in Howard County. This year, Glen Mar’s sponsored week for the Cold Weather Shelter (CWS) is set to run from February 26 to March 4. Similar to…
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