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This Just In: November 29, 2023

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Advent Series – The Heart That Grew Three SizesJoin us to explore the faith themes in the beloved Christmas story, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. This advent series is based on the new Advent study by Matt Rawle, The Heart That Grew Three Sizes. Through this story we will examine the change in the heart of the Grinch in result of relationship building. Through relationship building his heart grew and was transformed.
SPOTLIGHTS
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17, at 9:30 AM
– Hygiene Kits and Supplies for Migrants
– Howard County’s Cold Weather Shelter – Meals needed for December 4-11, December 18-26, and January 2-8
AND . . .
– Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services
==>Calling All Actors & Actresses! (We still need “Nativity People” and Readers)
==>Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Shoe Box Success!
– Glen Mar Cookbook
– Grief & Loss Are Inevitable in Life
– Youth Group – Taking a Break Until Sunday, December 10
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, Dec 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– Baptism Class – Sunday, December 10 – 11:15 am
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, December 19 at 11:30 am
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, December 19 at 7:00 pm
– The Longest Night Service – Thursday, December 21 from 7:00 pm
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – December 23 – 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Journey Through Grief – Saturdays from 9:30 – 11:00 am, starting Saturday, January 6 at 9:30 am
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
==>VBS 2024 – Dive into friendship with God this summer at Scuba VBS – July 8-12
==>Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
– Re-Potting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary
==>Christmas Poinsettias – Order by December 10.
==>Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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This Just In: November 20, 2023

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SPOTLIGHTS:
– SUCCESS! The 7th Annual Jewels for Hope Sale
– Giving Tuesday – November 28
– Glen Mar Cookbook
– Wish Upon A Star – Sunday, November 26 is the Last Day to Sign Up!
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3 Costume pickup has begun!
Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services:
– Calling All Actors & Actresses!
– Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Prepare for Advent – starts Sunday, December 3.
AND . . .
– Hygiene Kits & Supplies for Migrants – collection through December
– Life Challenges Taking Over?
– Journey To Bethlehem Volunteer Costume Pickup – Starts Sunday, November 19
– Youth Group – Taking a Break Until Sunday, December 10
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, Dec 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– Baptism Class – Sunday, December 10 – 11:15 am
– Dancing Needles – Thursday, December 14 at 1:00 pm
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17 at 9:30 am
– The Longest Night Service – Thursday, December 21 from 7:00 pm
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
=> VBS 2024 – Scuba VBS – July 8-12
=> Youth Summer Mission Trip 2024 – June 23-29
– Re-Potting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary

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This Just In: November 15, 2023

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SPOTLIGHTS:
– ZOOM Coffee with Mandy (Stewardship Campaign Results) on Friday, November 17 at noon.
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3.
– Glen Mar Cookbook

AND . . .
– Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends Sunday, November 19
– Finding it difficult to be thankful?
– Be A Part of Advent & Christmas Eve Services
=> Calling All Actors & Actresses!
=> Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24.
– Wish Upon A Star – Sign Up between NOW & November 26.
– Journey To Bethlehem Volunteer Costume Pickup – Starts Sunday, November 19
– Youth Group – Sunday, November 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 21 at 11:30 am
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Giving Tuesday, November 28
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– Journey To Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3
– Advent Sermon Series: The Heart That Grew Three Sizes – starts Sunday, December 3
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:30 pm
– Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, Dec 9 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
– Baptism Class – Sunday, December 10 – 11:15 am
– JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration – Sunday, December 17 at 9:30 am
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed – Monday, January 15, 2024
– Repotting & Care of Live Plants at Glen Mar
– Sponsor/Purchase Flowers for the Sanctuary
=> Christmas Poinsettias – Order by December 10.
=> Altar Flowers – Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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This Just In: November 8, 2023

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SPOTLIGHTS –
– What is a Legacy Gift? 
– Operation Christmas Child – Shoe boxes due Sunday, November 12. 
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3. Costume Pickup.
– ZOOM Coffee with Mandy (Stewardship Campaign Results) on Friday, November 17 at noon.
AND . . .
– Youth Group – Sunday, November 12 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
– KIDS/YOUTH Save the Dates!
– Continue to Pray for Our Stephen Minister Trainees
– Calling All Actors & Actresses!
– Advent Wreath Lighting – December 10, 17, or 24
– Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends November 19
– Wish Upon A Star, Helping to Make Christmas Brighter! Now through November 26
– Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
– Glen Mar Singles Social Network
– American Sign Language (ASL) Basic Training – Began November 6 at 6:00 pm
– Next Baptism Class CANCELED – for this Sunday, November 12
– JTB Costume Unpack Day – Sunday November 12 from 10:30 to 1:00 pm.
– Social Justice Group – Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm in room 159
– JTB Volunteer Costume Pickup – starting Thursday, November 16
– Dan Eschliman’s Homecoming Concert – Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 21 at 11:30 am
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, November 28
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 28 at 7:00 pm
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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This Just In: November 1, 2023

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There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS –
– Wish Upon A Star – Starts Sunday, Nov 5.
– Operation Christmas Child – Shoe boxes due Sunday, November 12. 
– Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3. Registration is now open!
AND . . .
– Youth Group – Sunday, November 5 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm
– Continue to pray for our Stephen Minister trainees
– Thanksgiving Food Drive – Ends November 19
– Honor a Loved One or Special Occasion
– MLK, Jr. Day of Service Volunteers Needed
– Glen Mar Singles Social Network
– American Sign Language (ASL) Basic Training – Begins November 7 at 6:00 pm
– HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Next Meeting Tuesday, November 7 at 7:30 pm
– Dancing Needles – Next Meeting Thursday, November 9 at 1:00 pm
– Community Health Fair -Saturday, November 11 ~ 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
– Habitat for Humanity – Next Build Date Saturday, November 11
– Next Baptism Class – Sunday, November 12 at 11:15 am
– Dan Eschliman’s Homecoming Concert – Friday, November 17 at 7:00 pm
– Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, November 21 at 11:30 am
– Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm
– Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, November 25 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
– Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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