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The Messenger 2023-05-01

Glen Mar Receives Volunteer Award from HopeWorks of Howard Co.

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Alison Zuzak Glen Mar was presented a Volunteer Award by HopeWorks of Howard County, the county’s sexual assault and domestic violence center, at its Volunteer & Community Partners Celebrations and Awards Dinner on April 14, 2023. In the award notification letter, Executive Director Ngozi Obineme stated that Glen Mar was selected because of our dedication and support of HopeWorks…
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Cantata Enhanced Our Good Friday Service

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By Connie Ballenger The Gospel accounts of Jesus’ suffering and dying on the cross provoke great sorrow among Christians. For many, this drama becomes an even more profound emotional and spiritual experience when it is presented through music. On Apr. 7, 2023 (Good Friday), this story was set to music in majestic fashion when a 70-member chorus, three soloists, and…
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Sharing Easter Love

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Alison Zuzak Members of the Gals in Faith Together (GIFT) growth group had a fun day putting together Easter eggs and preparing Easter baskets at the Board of Child Care (BCC) on Mar. 29. These Easter baskets and eggs were distributed to the youth at the BCC locations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia campuses. The baskets contained candy,…
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MS Riders on the Storm

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Phyllis Cook Glen Mar has several members participating in the MS Ride on the Eastern Shore of Maryland this year. This ride raises money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Maryland/DC through donations made to the cyclists. MS is a chronic progressive disease in which the body’s immune system attacks the protective covering of the nerve cells in the brain, optic nerve and…
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Steps of Hope – Dawn’s Story

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The Messenger 2023-05-01
By Dawn Schanné Have you ever felt the call to volunteer out of country? May-be an internal conversation like … maybe I could do this? What was your response? What was your immediate thought? Was it something like, “No, God, not me, you have the wrong person, send someone else.” That was mine. I had never traveled out of the…
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