This Just In: February 22, 2026

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February 19, 2026

VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Registration for Rainforest Falls VBS opens on March first for kids and volunteers! Join us July 13-17th for a week of adventure exploring what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God. An extended option is also available for kids who need a full-day program. Contact Julie Metakes or visit the website for more information.
30 Hour Famine – This year’s confirmation class will once again be taking on the 30-hour Famine to raise money and awareness of hunger related issues around the world. Please consider donating in support of their efforts. For more information, click here. Also, don’t miss the Bake Sale THIS Sunday, February 22 in the Gathering Place!
Sign up to receive the Pastor’s Pondering! – Delivered right to your email! This is a great way to learn more about The Desert Mothers and Fathers this Lent!

Cold Weather Shelter – February 23-March 1. We still need help with cooking meals in the Glen Mar Kitchen, serving dinner at the Grassroots Shelter, providing bulk items like breakfast foods and beverages, and monetary donations to buy meal ingredients. How can you help? Sign up here.
Bring Your Grown-up to Sunday School! During February, we would LOVE to have you learn and grow alongside us! Participate in the Bible lesson, play games, or do an activity! Sign up now! Spots are limited!
Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, February 24. Looking for an easy way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to purchase 2 meatloaves or 5 gallons of milk for the Grassroots Emergency Shelter. Questions? Click here or Contact Linda.
Our Turn at the Day Resource Center – Saturday, February 28. One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day Resource Center, Glen Mar usually provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. 8-10 adult volunteers are needed to prepare one or more dishes, half of whom will stay to serve lunch on site or do other jobs (e.g., greeter, shower/laundry monitor, pantry). For more information or to sign up to participate, click here or email the Day Resource Center Team.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Speaker Series: Fraud and Scams – Thursday, February 26, 1:00 pm. Learn how to prevent being taken advantage of. Register here!
Dan Dreibelbis Memorial Service – February 28, 1:00 pm at OLPH Catholic Church, Ellicott City.
Brew & Belong – Sunday, March 1, 12:15 pm. Want to learn more about Glen Mar and how to become a member? Join us for coffee and conversation as we learn about how to become more connected in the church, meet the pastor, ask questions, and learn about membership at Glen Mar! Sign up here!
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, March 7, 6:00 pm in the Youth Lounge. 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!
Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, March 14. Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.

Christian Summer Camps – The Baltimore Washington Conference offers sleep-away summer camps for 3rd through 12th graders at several nearby camps. Many Glen Mar kids and youth have enjoyed these camps over the years. Learn more here. Registration begins February 4.
VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – July 13-17. Registration begins March 1.

Youth Group – Ice Skating at the Columbia Ice Rink, 3:30-5:00 pm. Admission is $10 (free for CA members). Skate rental is $4.50. Bring snack money too. Drop off and pick up at the ice rink. Please note the time change.
Youth Sunday – Sunday, March 1, 9:30 & 11:00 am. Youth willing to help read, usher and serve communion should contact D.C.
Youth Group Next Week – The Gospel According to KPop Demon Hunters, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Orioles Game – It’s cold now, but Spring is coming! All 6th-12th grade youth and their families are invited to join us for an Orioles game on Sunday, April 12. $25 per ticket. Register here.
Summer Mission Trips – We are offering two mission trips this summer. Home repairs with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry, June 21-27, for youth and adults currently in 8th grade and older. $300/person with discounts for women, confirmands, and 3rd or more family members. Urban ministry during Baltimore Mission Week July 20-24, for youth and adults currently in 6th grade and older. $125/person with discounts for adults and confirmands. Scholarships are available. Register here. See D.C. Veale with any questions.

MUSIC MINISTRY:

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.
Good Friday Cantata – Calling all singers and instrumentalists! Be part of the Good Friday Cantata Choir and Orchestra as we present John Stainer’s The Crucifixion on Friday, April 3, at 7:30 pm. Contact Sophie Hong.

An important theme of the Lenten season is the humanity of Christ. In Jesus, God became human and fully experienced the wide range of emotions we all encounter in life. Jesus experienced times of loneliness, sadness, hurt, anger, disappointment, grief, and abandonment. That is part of being human. Another part of being human is needing help. God never intended us to be completely self-sufficient. Part of God’s plan is for each of us to turn to others for help when we need it and Stephen Ministers are always here for you. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or contact us at the Stephen Ministry Team.