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The Messenger 2023-11-01

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

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The Messenger 2023-11-01
By Pastor Melaina Trice There are some television sitcom theme songs that stick in our heads long after they have gone to syndication.  One of the theme songs that I often sing in my head is the theme song to Cheers.  It goes, “Making your way in the world today, takes everything you’ve got, taking a break from all your…
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Trees Planted at Glen Mar

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The Messenger 2023-11-01
By John Barnes Most of us will remember the dangerous flooding that occurred in Ellicott City in 2016 and again in 2018. New Cut Road from just past Glen Mar into Ellicott City was closed for some three years while the road was reconstructed. While the road closure was an inconvenience for some of us, the possibility of further flooding…
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Travelers Back Safely

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The Messenger 2023-11-01
By Eloise Labram Thank you for your prayers and concern as a group of Glen Mar travelers attempted to visit the Holy Land in October. Due to world events, the ship docked at several alternative ports and was unable to visit Israel or Egypt. The staff from Educational Opportunities, our travel agent, worked really fast to provide tours for 500…
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Thanksgiving Food Drive

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The Messenger 2023-11-01
November 5 – 19 Supporting Ames Memorial UMC & My Sister’s Place Glen Mar will be collecting food items to help up to 250 families celebrate Thanksgiving. Details and donation lists will be available in the Gathering Place starting October 29. Ames Memorial UMC is requesting donations of: Canned Vegetables (Green Beans, Corn, Collard Greens, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, and Sauerkraut), Rice, Boxed…
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Tax-Advantaged Giving

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The Messenger 2023-11-01
By Lisa Arbelaez, Stewardship Chairperson Throughout the year, Glen Mar receives gifts from congregation members to support church ministries and missions that also allow them to take advantage of tax laws beneficial for charitable gifts. Here is some useful information on several options. Income tax laws encourage contributions to public charities like Glen Mar by providing, within the tax code,…
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