There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
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Who is a Stephen Minister? A Stephen Minister is a lay person who has received 50 hours of training in how to provide distinctively Christian care. Training begins mid-September and includes 2 hour classes on Tuesday nights through February/March and two Saturday workshops. For more information, please contact a pastor and/or email the Stephen Ministry Team.
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VBS Donations/Volunteers – VBS is looking for YOU! We need a few more adult volunteers to support stations and help with crews. Want to help but can’t commit to being there in person? We also need donations for a variety of items that we cannot BEAR to be without. Visit the table in the Gathering Place to see how to help and to pick up a donation pledge.
ACT NOW:
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Glen Mar ELC Bookfair – Monday, April 28-Thursday, May 1. The ELC will be hosting a Scholastic Bookfair of preschool-age books as a fundraiser for the ELC. Items may be purchased by check, credit or cash and donations can be made toward ELC teachers’ classrooms.
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Wisdom for Changing Times – Tuesdays, April 29, and May 6. In the face of racial and religious bias, come together for Courageous Conversations to Recall, Renew, and Reclaim the wisdom we hold in the Howard County community. Register here.
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Say Cheese! – Help Pastor Chris learn your name! After worship services during the month of May, we will be offering to take your photo in the Gathering Place to upload to Realm Connect.
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Let’s Celebrate Mandy! Sunday, June 1 at 12:00 pm. Don’t miss out! Register NOW to participate!
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Calling all gardeners! Glen Mar is recruiting persons or families to adopt one of our small garden areas for the 2025 growing season. Check out the table in the Gathering Place for details or talk to a Trustee.
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Spring cleaning? If you come across any JTB costumes/accessories, please return ASAP, washed or not in a bag marked ‘JTB’ and mark ‘clean’ or ‘dirty’.
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Summer Mission Trips – June 22-28: North Carolina for home repair with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. Open to all adults and youth currently in 8th grade or older, $300 or less. July 21-25: Baltimore Mission Week, a chance to serve in the Baltimore area while sleeping in your own bed. Open to all adults and youth currently in the 6th grade and older, $125 or less. Register NOW.
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Birdies for Bridges Golf Tournament 2025 – Friday, September 19 at Timbers at Troy Golf Course. Register now for a great day of golf with proceeds that benefit Bridges to Housing Stability!
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Welcome to Realm 101 with the Assistant to the Pastors’ Assistant! Find Realm frustrating? Visit Realm 101 for guidance provided by our very own Julia Barnes!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Family Matters Potluck – Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 pm. Do you have kids in preschool through middle school? We are a small group that typically meets every 1st Saturday of the month. Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
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Upcoming Sermon Series – Sunday, May 4-June 8. In a world often clouded by brokenness and need, Jesus shines as our unwavering light. Light the Way will invite us to reflect on Christ as the Light of the World—and how we are called to carry that light forward through faithful stewardship. Join us as we explore how generosity, service, and commitment can illuminate the path for others and reflect God’s glory in our daily lives. Don’t miss Mandy’s last sermon series with us!
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Dancing Needles – Thursday, May 8, 1:00 pm. Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? We need you in our prayer shawl group. We meet on the second Thursday of every month from September through June at 1:00 pm in room 144. Donations of yarn are always welcome! For more information, contact Lois Hildebrand.
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Alphabet Soup Trivia Night – Friday, May 9, 7:00-9:00 pm. All are invited to a fun night of trivia and snacks in the Youth Lounge, celebrating diversity and supporting the Trevor Project.
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Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, May 10. Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you to join us, either way. Contact Adrienne Taylor for more info.
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Communion with Pastor Chris – Saturday, May 31 at 5:00 pm.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
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Youth Group – Tonight! 5:30-7:30pm, A Super-Sized Super-Fun Night of Karaoke! Bring $5 for dinner and a list of your favorite solo or group songs.
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High School Retreat – All youth and adults going on the High School Retreat should meet in the upper parking lot this Friday, May 2, at 5:00 pm, packed and ready to go. We’ll eat dinner on the way. We’ll return to Glen Mar about 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 4.
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Graduating Seniors – All graduating high school seniors (or their parents) are asked to please turn in a senior picture to D.C. for Graduating Senior Sunday. Please include the full name of the student and the high school from which they are graduating. Pictures must be turned in by May 4.
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Summer Mission Trips – June 22-28: North Carolina for home repair with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. Open to all adults and youth currently in 8th grade or older, $300 or less. July 21-25: Baltimore Mission Week, a chance to serve in the Baltimore area while sleeping in your own bed. Open to all adults and youth currently in the 6th grade and older, $125 or less. Register now for the NC Mission Trip and/or the Baltimore Mission Week.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
