By Joan Marshall
Planning for this year’s Cold Weather Shelter proved to be a challenge for Grassroots. Given ongoing community concerns about the risk of a COVID outbreak, many local congregations were hesitant to offer to host guests in their building. At the same time, funding for hotel rooms was uncertain at best.

Thank you to all of you who graciously supported the 2022 Wish Upon A Star project. This year Glen Mar was able to bless 32 families plus 12 youth from the Board of Child Care with gifts and gift cards.

A huge thank you to all who worked behind the scenes, in the scenes, on a pony, hauling wood, filling Margaret’s shoes, doing what we do every year for our community. We did it! We pulled off our fifteenth annual Journey To Bethlehem, which was a big “we need to do this” idea that our (now retired) Minister for Children…

By Bruce Leuthold
On Saturday, November 12, 2022, Glen Mar Church hosted its second free community health fair. All were welcome for several health-related services and information. Our guests received a welcoming greeting at the door with a welcome and a smile; graciously shown were to find health services; and then received opportunities for multiple health related services. As they were leaving, they were offered free at home COVID testing kits; information about Christmas events at Glen Mar; and given a large ‘Have a blessed day’ greeting. Below were the health-related services and information.

Save the date for this summer’s Vacation Bible School – coming July 10 – 14, 2023. The theme is “Stellar: Shine Jesus’ Light” and it’s going to be out of this world! Glen Mar’s VBS is for kids currently in kindergarten through 6th grade. Older youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer. Registration begins March 1. Contact our Minister for…