Dear Glen Mar friends,
This week, I’m writing giving thanks for the ministry of Mary Ellen Conley as Pastors’ Assistant. Mary Ellen is “retiring” from that position to free her life up for her hubby’s upcoming retirement at the end of the year. I’m sorry to lose Mary Ellen as a member of our paid staff, but I give thanks for the fact that she and Bryan are not really “leaving us”, and that we will continue to do church and discipleship together! Mary Ellen’s last work day with us will be Friday, September 27, but you can continue to reach out to her with good wishes and words of thanks at church anytime! In 8 years of ministry on the staff, we have come to so appreciate Mary Ellen’s creativity, patience and love. And gifts for art and music, and technology and faith. What a blessing it is to call her a sister in Christ!
As we bid Mary Ellen farewell on the staff, we welcome Amy Barnes as the new Pastors’ Assistant starting Monday! Amy brings a similar heart for Jesus, the church and God’s people, and we are looking forward to having her be a valuable part of our Staff Team. You may already know Amy from her work with our kids on Sunday mornings or her participation with our awesome youth group. I know she’ll be excited to meet you, and to help show Christian hospitality and help in the office.
In both Mary Ellen and Amy, we see that God always, richly, abundantly provides. I’m so grateful.
Now is the time to sign up for Journey to Bethlehem Volunteers! I know you mean to help this year, but please let us know! It lowers my blood pressure immensely! If you’ve never volunteered this is the perfect year to try it! And if you’re a veteran, we still need you. It’s 3 nights this year instead of 4, so y’all come!! Sign up here!
See you in church, where we’ll learn about prayer, why it’s important, and what it’s for!
Pastor Mandy
PS Our annual church/charge conference, which is the yearly meeting with the District Superintendent to review some of the past year and conduct the “conference business” of the church will be on Saturday Oct. 19 at 10:00 a.m. on Zoom. All are welcome and all members are eligible to vote. Register Here!
