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The Messenger 2023-11-01

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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Journey to Bethlehem 2023

The Messenger 2023-11-01

Nov 30, Dec 1, 2*, 3, 2023
5:00 to 8:00 pm
You are invited the first weekend of December to “Journey to Bethlehem” a FREE outdoor theatrical adventure for the whole family. This year there will be driving and walking options. You will see live animals, Roman soldiers, shepherds, angels, and a variety of scenes from a biblical marketplace.
A reservation will be required so that we can avoid long lines and traffic.

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