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The Messenger 2021-11-01

Message From Pastor Mandy

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Dear Glen Mar Friends,
I was reading a meme on Facebook the other day that said, “If they think the ‘supply chain’ can keep Christmas from coming, they must not know much about the true meaning of Christmas.” Amen to that! As Advent approaches, I’m reminded again this year about the gift of a Savior, Jesus Christ, who comes to us in seasons when we need him the most.  We celebrate his coming to us, his birth, not in the long easy days of summer, but in the cold, dark, time of the year. A time when we need light more than ever.  And this year, as like last year, it seems we need the Light of the World more than ever too.

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We Need Each Other

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By Pastor Heerak Kim
Time to time, the difficulty of ministry has affected my emotional and mental wellness. I was anxious due to a conflict in my previous appointment, so I called one of my small group friends and talked it out. His listening ears and empathetic presence calmed me down. My small group continued to check in with me and make sure I was okay. When I encounter difficulties in life, I still seek help from my small group. I talk things out and alleviate my anxiety. My small group is there to listen, pray with me, and hold me up. The attitude of seeking help itself makes a huge difference when I am confined in my negative thoughts and feelings. My small group makes it possible because there is trust and love. We meet as often as we can. We become like a family. We share joyful moments of our lives as well as struggles. We help and encourage each other in any way possible.

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Glen Mar Sets Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

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by Bruce Leuthold
Glen Mar Church partnered with Columbia Medical Practice to hold two drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Glen Mar’s parking lot on Saturdays, August 28 and October 2, 2021.  Those who wanted to be vaccinated could register online or onsite.  Both clinics were open to everyone 12 and older.
As a result of the first event, 19 of our neighbors received either their first or second Pfizer vaccinations. At the second event, people had the opportunity to receive their first dose, second dose, or a booster shot of the Pfizer vaccine.

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Youth Ministry is Back in the Building

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By Jen Rowell
Sunday morning youth programs have returned to almost normal at Glen Mar. Youth gather in the Youth Lounge starting around 9:15 for social time and a variety of group games. Fun activities include round-the-table ping pong, life-size battleship, and 9 Square in the Air. The youth then split up into Rooted for high school students, Confirmation Class for 8th graders, and Fuse for 6th and 7th graders. The high school youth continue with more interactive fun, including “The Impossible Shot” before diving into their study of the Sermon on the Mount. Fuse group participants have been spending a lot of time getting to know each other better as they explore how the Old Testament applies to middle school life. The Confirmation Class brings in a new teacher each week as class members deepen their faith through questions, activities, and quirky videos.

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