There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
- Our Stephen Ministry training class is almost finished with their studies, and we will see them for commissioning at all services on February 15! Stephen Ministers train for 50 hours to learn to be compassionate Christian Caregivers who listen and if you would like, pray with you. Any stress or loss, no matter how small or large—Stephen Ministers are here for you. Come by the table in the Gathering Place or contact Pastor Gayle to learn more about Stephen Ministry.
- Cold Weather Shelter – February 23-March 1. In collaboration with Grassroots Crisis Intervention Center, local faith congregations, including Glen Mar, rally each year to provide food and support for those in need in Howard County. This year, Glen Mar’s sponsored week for the Cold Weather Shelter is set to run from February 23 to March 1. Click here to find out how to get involved!
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Summer Youth Mission Trips Information Meeting – Sunday, February 1, 4:30 pm. Don’t miss your chance to learn about this summers’ opportunities to serve the world! June 21-27: Carolina Rebuilding Ministry and July 20-24: Baltimore Mission Week.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
- Are you a Scout? We need your help! Sign up to serve as an usher or a greeter for Sunday, February 8 at either the 9:30 am or the 11:00 am service. Please email the Pastors’ Assistant if you would like to participate!
- The Lenten Season is coming soon! Greeters, ushers and Welcome Center hosts for the Ash Wednesday Service on February 18 are needed! Assistance for Holy Week Services as well. Please email the Pastors’ Assistant if you can help!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Summer Youth Mission Trip Information Meeting – Sunday, February 1, 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge.
- Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner – Saturday, February 7, 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. 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.
- Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 8, 9:30 and 11:00 am. Join us for Scout Sunday where we celebrate the birthday of Scouting in America!
- Black History Month Opportunity – Tuesday, February 10, 7:00 pm. Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group invites you to a presentation of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1956 sermon “Paul’s Letter to American Christians.” Join us in Youth Lounge to listen to a recording of the sermon and discuss how King’s words from 60 years ago still apply to us today. In this sermon, Dr. King reads a fictional letter from the apostle Paul to American Christians of the mid-twentieth century. His message touches on capitalism, segregation, spiritual arrogance, and morality by group consensus, encouraging Christian love and brotherhood.
- Pancake Supper – Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Support an interfaith refugee ministry.
- Ash Wednesday Service – Wednesday, February 18, 7:30 pm.
- Brew & Belong – Sunday, February 22, 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!
- Second Annual Iftar Dinner -Sunday, February 22, 5:30-7:30 pm. Register here.
- Speaker Series: Fraud and Scams – Thursday, February 26, 1:00 pm. Learn how to prevent being taken advantage of. Come with your questions. Registration information coming soon! Limited seating. For more info, contact Karol Hess at 410.294.5587 or ka***@*******ss.com.
- Good Friday Cantata Rehearsal – Thursday, February 29, 7:00 pm. Contact Sophie if you have questions!
- Summer Youth Mission Trip Information Meeting – Sunday, February 1, 4:30 pm in the Youth Lounge.
- Scout Sunday – Sunday, February 8, 9:30 and 11:00 am. Join us for Scout Sunday where we celebrate the birthday of Scouting in America!
- Pancake Supper – Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30-7:00 pm. Support an interfaith refugee ministry.
- Brew & Belong – Sunday, February 22, 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!
SAVE THE DATE!
- 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.
- Summer Youth Mission Trips – Mark your calendars now! June 21-27: Carolina Rebuilding Ministry, July 20-24: Baltimore Mission Week. Learn more at the Information Meeting on Sunday, February 1, 4:30 pm.
- VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – July 13-17. Registration begins March 1.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
- Youth Group – Sunday, January 25, 5:30-7:00 pm. Don’t miss the Gospel According to Mr. Beast!
- Snow Tubing – 6th-12th grade youth (and parent drivers) should register for our Snow Tubing outing on Saturday, February 7 by THIS SUNDAY.
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. Rehearsals begin Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 pm. Contact Sophie or stop by the Spotlight Ministry table for details.
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
This past week, our Stephen Ministry training class learned about ministering to those experiencing divorce. Stephen Ministry is here for those living and dealing with fractured family relationships. For information about connecting with Stephen Ministry, speak to a Pastor or email the Stephen Ministry Team.
