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Enjoy a Variety of Exciting Summer Music – 2026 Summer Concert Series

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The Messenger 2025-05-01
By Connie Ballenger The Glen Mar Summer Concert Series will offer something for everyone in 2025. For those who like chamber music ensemble132 will perform on Friday, June 27. Folks who desire a dose of Guatemalan culture can delight when the Marimba Linda Xelaju hit our stage on Friday, July 18. And those who are passionate about military bands will…
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Introducing Pastor Chris!

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The Messenger 2025-05-01
By Joanne Alme, SPRC Chair Pastor Dembeck will be coming to us from Halthorpe Relay UMC and will begin serving at Glen Mar on July 1.  He completed coursework for his doctor of ministry from Duke Divinity School, and he will be working on his thesis as he begins his time at Glen Mar. He is a Duke Basketball fan,…
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Dear Glen Mar, Thank you

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The Messenger 2025-05-01
Dear Glen Mar Community, My family and I want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support during such a challenging time of Zane’s journey with his health and then to his final destination with Jesus.  We received so many texts, phone calls, cards, prayers, hugs, gentle touches, meals, flowers and just a simple –…
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Meeting Jesus in Guatemala

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The Messenger 2025-05-01
By Sandra Irish Hello, my name is Sandra, and it was such a joy and a blessing to have been a part of the Guatemala Mission Trip.  I met Jesus in Guatemala from the smiles and giggles of the children.  They were happy to see us act out the Bible stories and they loved making beautiful cross necklaces and sun…
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Thank you from Manna House!

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The Messenger 2025-05-01
Pastor Mandy Sayers would like to share with you the letter we received from Manna House on April 3. Dear Glen Mar Church, Please accept the grateful thanks of all at Manna House Inc. for your generous gift. The mission of Manna House is to offer assistance and support to the homeless, poor and needy of Baltimore with services contributing…
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