There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT:
Early Learning Center Toddler Playground Fundraiser – Now through September. Purchase a Papa Johns – Official Fundraising Card for $15. When you call in an order (carry out only) for pickup and let them know you have an Official Fundraising Card, you will get an additional FREE pizza EVERYTIME. The card is good for ONE YEAR! Please tell your friends and everyone you know. Purchase on Sunday, August 11 in the Gathering Place, email Alie – or visit her on weekdays in the ELC. We can accept cash or check made out to Glen Mar Early Learning Center.
The Quey Percussion Duo will dazzle audiences with its blend of various types of music. This free concert will be held the Spirit Center on Friday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. Visit our table in the Gathering Place today.
ACT NOW:
9th Annual Jewels for Hope – Now is the time to consider donating slightly-worn jewelry & scarves. A drop-off container will be in the Gathering Place from September 8 – October 20. This sale event is to benefit Hope Works of Howard County, the county’s Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Center. Mark your calendars today! The event is on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:30am – 2:00pm.
Next Baptism/New Member Sunday is August 18 – and happens on the 3rd Sunday of most months. If you are interested in having a baptism, please fill out a form at glenmarumc.org/baptism/. If you would like to become a member, please sign up for our next Members Lunch on Sunday, August 4 at 12:30 pm or call or email the Pastor’s Assistant, Mary Ellen.
If you’re sad or struggling inside, don’t suffer alone. We’ve got a team of Stephen Ministers who are ready to listen, care, encourage, pray, and help you through a tough time. (It’s confidential too!) Learn more about Stephen Ministry HERE, call or email Pastor Mandy, or contact the Stephen Ministry team.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Mission Trip Interest Meeting – Sunday, August 18 at 12:15pm for adults interested in one of two Glen Mar sponsored mission trips. We will explore a fall week-long trip to North Carolina to continue our partnership with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. We will also explore sending a team to Guatemala for a week-long experience working with Steps of Hope Education Center. Bring your calendars and your questions. For more information please contact D.C. Veale.
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – August 24, 2024 from 11:45 am to 2:00 pm. One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day
Resource Center (DRC), Glen Mar provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. If you’d like to contribute to the potluck menu, help serve on site, or even view future SignUps, please visit our blog.
Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, August 27. Love to cook? Looking for a way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to provide a meatloaf or two for the Grassroots emergency shelter, serving families in need in Howard County. Read more about this ministry on our blog or email Linda.
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, September 7 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. Do you have kids in preschool through middle school? We are a small group that typically meets every 1st Saturday of the month. This is a great opportunity to make friends with other families with kids at Glen Mar! Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
High School Dinner & a Movie – Tuesday, August 13, 6:30 -10 pm – Rising 9th grade and older are invited to the home of Jen and Harry Rowell (email D.C. Veale for address) for dinner and the movie “Ordinary Angels”. Bring $5 for dinner.
Flip Flop Game Night – Wednesday, August 14, 6:30 – 8 pm – Middle & high school youth are invited to a night of youth choice games. Meet on the baseball field (Youth Lounge if the weather is bad).
Confirmation Information Meeting: Sunday, August 25, 10:45 am in Youth Lounge – All unconfirmed rising 8th grade and older youth and their parents are invited to attend an information session for the 2024-25 confirmation class.
Youth Group Kick-off: Sunday, August 25, 5:00 – 7:30 pm. Bring the whole family for dinner, fun, and information about the Youth Group plans for the year. Register (coming soon) so we know how many to expect. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share and RSVP Today .
SAVE THE DATE – Middle School Retreat: October 11-13 at Camp Manidokan.
MUSIC CORNER:
One More 2024 Summer Concert Series Blast! – Quey Percussion Duo will dazzle by blending traditions of contemporary, cross-cultural, classical, and popular music at a concert on Friday, August 16 at 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Quey members Dr. Gene Koshinski and Dr. Tim Broscious will elevate the acts of striking, shaking, and scraping into a blast of energy.
“No Strings” Choir – Love to sing? Interested in trying out Choir but not ready to commit long term? How about once!?
Already in the choir and still wanna sing? Join our “No Strings” Choir. We will sing on August 25 with rehearsals
on the Thursday before (Aug 22) at 7:00 pm in the Music Suite downstairs. Questions? Contact Sophie Hong.
Instrumentalists Needed – Our 11:00 am Sunday Praise team needs instrumentalists – guitar, bass, keyboards. If interested, please email Max Mason.
Pianist/Accompanist needed for Children’s Choir – We are looking for a volunteer to accompany our Children’s Choir starting in the Fall 2024 season. Love working w/children? Contact Sophie Hong.
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Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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