There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
- Fear of the Other Book Study – Sundays March 2-23 from 12:15 pm to 1:45 pm. Join us for a discussion of William Willimon’s book, Fear of the Other. Bring a bag lunch to eat while pondering and
discussing the book and Scripture. Copies of the book will be provided if you register early! Sign up today! - VBS 2025 – Join us July 7-11 for a True North adventure, learning to trust God in a wild world. Registration begins March 1!
ACT NOW:
- Glen Mar’s Memorial Team needs you! Is hospitality your spiritual gift? Contact Amy Barnes!
- Food Collection Ministry – For years, Glen Mar has collected food for a variety of worthy organizations that we partner with. In order to respond to God’s calling, we are looking to hold a food collection every other month to support partners in Baltimore and needy Howard County citizens. If you would like to help with this ministry, please contact Dave Eddy.
- BWC Summer Camp – Registration for United Methodist summer camps opens February 5. Sleep-away camps for current 2nd graders and older at West River and Manidokin include swimming, boating, climbing, music, games, and so much more. Learn more at bwccampsandretreats.com.
- 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. Registration now open!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
-
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 pm. Looking for a safe space where you can be yourself? Alphabet Soup is a reconciling community, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness, and welcoming and affirming ALL people!
Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, February 18, 11:30 am. Join us “Seasoned Citizens” in the Lower Gathering Place for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch. This month is potluck! If you have any questions, contact lu********@********mc.org. -
30 Hour Famine – February 21 – 22. Glen Mar’s Confirmation Class is going without food for 30 hours to raise awareness and money for world hunger. To support their efforts, make a donation or at their bake sale on Sunday, February 23 between services.
-
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, February 22 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 glenmarumc.org/drc. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing da*******@********mc.org.
-
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, March 1 from 6:00 to 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.
-
Ash Wednesday – Wednesday, March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the first day in the season of Lent: a season of reflection, repentance and renewal that prepares us for a fuller and more joyful experience of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter. We begin our Lenten Sermon Series with our evening worship service, “Meeting Jesus at the Table” at 7:30 pm. There will be Ashes To Go, 12:00 to 1:00 pm in the Front Entrance Round-About.
-
Glen Mar Supports the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter – March 17-23. Glen Mar will provide breakfast and dinner for the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter. We need bulk item donations, volunteers to help prepare meals, and cash contributions. For details on how to help or to sign up.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
-
Youth Group – All 6th-12th grade youth are invited to join us tonight from 5:30 to 7:00 pm in Youth Lounge as we take a quick look at Fasting (pun intended). What does giving up something short-term have to do with God? Yes, there will be dinner, bring $5 each.
-
Youth Sunday – Sunday, March 2, 9:30 am and 11:00 am. Youth will lead all aspects of worship. Want to help plan the services or maybe even preach? Contact D.C. Veale today or sign up on the list outside the Youth Office. Volunteer to be a reader, usher, greeter or communion server. Regular youth Sunday morning programs will not meet that day.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
