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This Just In: April 1, 2022

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There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.

I Give Up – Lenten Booklet & Calendar

The season of Lent is a time when we lean into our spiritual disciplines such as prayer, fasting, scripture reading, meditation, worship, service, and Sabbath-keeping. As a part of our Lenten journey, we are inviting people to join us in our daily Lenten (Monday-Friday) devotions written by your pastors. [Read More] Lenten donation recipient ideas.

American Cancer Society Fundraiser

Glen Mar’s Angels for a Cure team is collecting donations and selling luminaria, bracelets and key fobs in the Gathering Place on Sunday, April 3 during worship. The team will participate in Relay For Life of Catonsville on Saturday, June 11 from 4-10 pm. For more info email the Angels For A Cure team.

Holy Week Prayer Walk – April 10 -16

Walk the grounds of Glen Mar through stations based on the events of Holy Week. This self-guided walk includes family devotions and activities, deeper reflections, art, and prayers.  

Messenger Submission Deadline – Wednesday, April 20

Please submit your articles for the next issue of The Messenger, Glen Mar’s quarterly newsletter to the Messenger Team. [Read More]

Calling All Actors!

Calling all actors and readers (all ages welcome). No experience or memorization needed! If you enjoy reading and/or acting, we need your help for the Good Friday service.  Not interested in reading or acting but would like to help with scene designs and decor? We need your help as well.  If you’re interested in helping with the Good Friday service, please contact Pastor Melaina Trice at wo*****@gl********.org.

Habitat for Humanity

We are looking for interest to work on Family Survivor Network’s office in early April and possibly during HCPSS Spring Break AND we are still collecting plastic storage tubs and bins to manage supplies. To donate, ask questions or get involved with Habitat for Humanity, contact Adrienne Taylor.

Vacation Bible School – July 11-15, 2022 from 9:00 to 12:00 pm

Registration Now Closed:  Registration began March 1 and closed on March 31. Email Margaret Lang to be added to the wait list.

Use Your Gifts at VBS: Be a part of our adventure this summer by volunteering for VBS! (We need more ADULTS.) This is a fun way to get to know others and experience God at work in our community. We have openings at every level of ability. Choose your VBS job today.

Your Trash/Our Treasure: VBS is in need of the following items.  Drop your fun items at the bottom of the stairs. Boxes (medium and large sizes), cardboard sheets, toothpicks, carpet tubes (large), foam sheets (all thickness and sizes), wooden stir sticks for paint.

Job Openings

Part Time Childcare Provider: Paid position for adult (18+) during the 9:30 and 11:00 Sunday services. If you are a responsible person, who follows rules and regulations well, enjoys being with young children (infants – 4 years), has some experience babysitting, or has children of your own, contact Julie Metakes for more information or to set up an interview.

Full Time Facilities Service Worker: Glen Mar United Methodist Church is currently seeking an energetic Facilities Service Worker, to assist in all types of services, from lite maintenance to custodial work. The Service Worker will report to the Facilities Manager. [Read More]

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