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Operation Christmas Child

Serve Near

Opportunities to Serve
american cancer society, Ames, angels for a cure, bridges to housing stability, cold weather shelter, college and career prep, creation care, day of service, day resource center, food collection, Glen Mar golf classic, grassroots meals, Habitat for Humanity, HEHHC, jewels for hope, local outreach, Manna House, missions, my sister's place, Operation Christmas Child, pantry on the go, PATH, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, , Soup 'r Sundae, urban missions, wish upon a star

Glen Mar people are busy being God’s hands and feet in the world, starting in our own backyard.
Looking for a way to love your neighbor through service? These are the current ministries where you can lend your time and resources to “serve near.” Click on the link to contact that ministry’s leadership or to learn more.

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Glen Mar Blesses Children Around the World Through Operation Christmas Child

Mission Minute, The Messenger, Youth News & Events
Christmas, Operation Christmas Child, The Messenger 2022-02-01, youth

By Connie Ballenger
One hundred thirty poverty-stricken children around the world will receive a shoebox filled with fun gifts, school supplies, and hygiene items, thanks to Glen Mar’s participation this year in Operation Christmas Child (OCC) – a ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization.

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This Just In: November 12

Music Ministries News & Events, Opportunities to Serve, This Just In
advent, Christmas, christmas carols, family christmas eve, journey to bethlehem, Operation Christmas Child, route 1 day resource center, study, wish upon a star

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
– Route 1 Day Center; Our Turn!
– Wish Upon A Star
– Operation Christmas Child – Time is Almost Up!
– Advent Study Group – Sign Up by Nov. 1
– Journey to Bethlehem – It’s a Glen Mar Thing
– Family Christmas Eve Service – Dec. 24 at 2:30 and 4:00 pm
– Musicians Sought for Christmas Eve Services

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A Thank You Note

Pastor's Ponderings
advent, All Saint's Day, Jeff Wetstone, jewels for hope, journey to bethlehem, Operation Christmas Child, study, worship

Dear Glen Mar friends,
It’s November, a time of thanksgiving for God’s blessings and for the lives of our saints. I hope you will join us on Sunday for worship as we honor the people who have been saints for us and continue our series “Did the Bible Really Say That ?” with the phrase “God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle.” (You won’t want to miss it!).

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This Just In: November 5

Opportunities to Serve, This Just In, Worship
advent, Christmas, jewels for hope, journey to bethlehem, Operation Christmas Child, pumpkins, study, wish upon a star

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar:
– The NEW Messenger Newsletter
– Attend Jewels for Hope This Saturday Nov. 6
– Wish Upon a Star Sign-ups Begin Nov. 7
– Pumpkin Collection for Farm Critters
– Journey to Bethlehem Kit Construction, Nov. 13
– Family Christmas Eve Services, Dec. 22 at 2:30 and 4:00 pm
– Operation Christmas Child
– Sign up for Advent Study

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