This Just In: December 1, 2024

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This Just In: December 1, 2024

November 27, 2024

This Just In

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:

Journey To Bethlehem – December 6,7,8 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Register today! Still looking for opportunities to serve that are behind the scenes? Does your youth need service hours?
- Sunday, December 1, 12:30 pm – Set up fire pits, wood, and furniture!
- Thursday, December 5, 10:00 am – hang fabrics and set up EZUPs!
- Friday, December 6, 2:00 pm – add final touches to scenes and assist laying electrical cords!
- Sunday, December 8, 12:30 pm – tear down indoor scenes and marketplace!
- Sunday, December 8, 8:30 pm – Clean up and take down outdoor scenes!
- Saturday, December 14 – Deconstruct outdoor buildings!
Serve as an MLK Jr. Day of Service Activity or Hospitality Assistant – Monday, January 20, 2025 from 8:30 am to 12:45 pm or from 12:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Sign up at Day of Service Support or email Day of Service Team.

ACT NOW:

When and where do I pick up my Journey To Bethlehem costume? There’s a time and a room for that! Visit Adrienne Taylor in Room 149/150 after worship! If you can’t stop by after worship, the costume room will ALSO be open:
Sunday, December 1 from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Monday, December 2 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Tuesday, December 3 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Thursday, December 5 from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm
It’s difficult to journey to Bethlehem when life’s challenges have seemingly taken over. Consider how a Christ centered caring relationship through Stephen Ministry could be helpful to you. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or st*************@gl********.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>email us.
Not another tie! Need Christmas wish list ideas? Add Glen Mar to your Christmas wish list by asking your loved ones to give to Glen Mar through Giving Tuesday!
It’s almost the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Honor a loved one this Christmas and help beautify our Spirit Center by ordering a poinsettia! Please place orders by December 15.
Year-end is a time for Giving! As we take stock and reflect on our blessings this year, it seems only natural to express our gratitude with a gift, and while many of these gifts will be given to family and friends, many of us have been blessed by our church!
VBS 2025 Needs Your Old Christmas Tree! Help us venture into the forests of the Pacific Northwest by donating your old artificial Christmas trees! Please drop trees off in the Children & Family Office. Questions? Contact ju**************@gl********.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Julie Metakes.
What time are the Christmas Eve services this year? Family Christmas Eve services will be held at 2:30 pm and 4:00 pm (also online), Traditional Christmas Eve services will be held at 7:00 pm (also online) and 9:00 pm, and a Candlelight and Communion Service will be held at 11:00 pm, and please join us Christmas Day at 10:00 am.
Mark your calendars! – for the 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025 to honor Dr. King’s legacy through acts of kindness, service and unity!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Advent Communion Service – Sunday, December 8-22, 8:30 am. Join us in the Glen Mar Chapel for an intimate 30 minute service of communion, prayer and scriptural reflection throughout the season of Advent! Let’s get ready for the birth of our Savior through gathering for Holy Communion!
Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, December 14. 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. You must be 16 or older to work on a Habitat site. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to ha*****@gl********.org” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>sign up.
The Longest Night Service – Saturday, December 21, 7:00 PM. Are you grieving or suffering through a challenging time? Join us to reflect on God’s steadfast faithfulness when life feels like a dark winter night.
Journey Through Grief – January 11 – February 15. A six-week support group for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. More details coming soon!

YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:

Youth Worship Sunday, December 3, 5:30-7:00 pm. Join us in the Youth Lounge as we explore what Mary shows us about believing. What would it take for you to believe something that sounds impossible? Bring $5 for dinner.

MUSIC MINISTRY:

Christmas Cantata – Mark your calendars! Love! A Gospel Christmas Celebration by Joel Raney will be performed on Sunday, December 22 at both the 9:30 and 11:00 am services. Contact Sophie Hong for more information.

Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: For more information, visit our Glen Mar Music Ministry blog. Sundays: Children’s Choir at 10:45 am, Voices of Praise Youth Choir at 10:45 am, and Youth Bell Choir at 11:30 am.