There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
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Backpacks needed! – Help students served by Glen Mar’s partner church, Ames United Methodist Church in Baltimore, as well as students here in Howard County. The need is always greatest for high school age students. Please be on the lookout for this type of backpack or consider a financial donation if that is more convenient. If you would like to help with this mission, or have questions, please contact Pat Lee.
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Christmas in July Gift Card Drive – Please help our Howard County neighbors by supporting Bridges to Housing Stability in Columbia, MD. How can you help? Donate gas, pharmacy, grocery, Walmart and Target gift cards to support Bridges’ clients struggling to pay everyday bills!
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Enjoy Broadway Through the Ages – Friday, August 8, 7:00 pm. The U.S. Army Field Band will bring New York City to Glen Mar’s Spirit Center when it presents “Broadway Through the Ages.” This concert is free. Singers from the band’s Soldiers’ Chorus, accompanied by members of its Concert Band and Jazz Ambassadors, will perform Broadway hits from different time periods. For more information, visit Glen Mar Summer Concerts.
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Family Music – August Family Worship is coming soon! Contact Sophie if your family would like to provide music for worship during August.
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The Glen Mar ELC is hiring assistant teachers! Join in making a difference in the lives of young learners! Teaching Assistants are needed from 9:00 am-6:00 pm, and must be at least 16 years of age. Please email your resume to Shelby.
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We Love Collegians! We are restarting our You’ve Got Mail ministry to send care packages to Glen Mar collegians and we need your help. We are asking for the school addresses of all college students, as well as volunteers to help create and mail care packages. We will also accept donations to help pay for items and mailing. Please contact Trisha Boswell to provide addresses, donations or to volunteer.
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Good Trouble – Sign up for the Social Justice Mailing List to receive email notifications about local opportunities to stand up against injustice. Learn about protests, letter writing campaigns, vigils, educational gatherings, and more. Email Social Justice to join the list.
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In Acts 6, Stephen is the first lay person called to serve those in need in the fledgling Christian community. Stephen Ministry is named for this beloved saint. Join us in service to others through one on one Christian caregiving. Our next training class begins in September, meeting on Tuesday evenings through February. Find out more by speaking to one of the pastors or emailing us at Stephen Ministry.
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Join the Praise Band! – Do you play guitar? drums? keyboard? The Praise Band needs you! Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. Contact Max for more information!
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Serve Here @ Glen Mar! – Do you feel called to serve, but can’t commit to a large amount of time? Consider joining the 9:30 or 11:00 Welcome Teams! We are in constant need of welcome center hosts, greeters, ushers, communion servers, worship leaders and especially Coffee Team hosts! Signing up to serve just once a month would be an enormous help! Please contact the Pastor’s Assistant for ways to help out!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Upcoming Sermon Series – Sundays, August 3-24. Join us for August Family Worship: Getting to Know You!
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Mission Trips Interest Meeting – Sunday, August 3, 12:10 pm in room 145. Anyone interested in exploring doing a fall mission trip domestically (NC or VA) or to Guatemala in October is invited. Bring your calendars and questions as we measure interest and schedule dates.
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Enjoy Broadway Through the Ages – Friday, August 8, 7:00 pm. The U.S. Army Field Band will bring New York City to Glen Mar’s Spirit Center when it presents “Broadway Through the Ages.” This concert is free. Singers from the band’s Soldiers’ Chorus, accompanied by members of its Concert Band and Jazz Ambassadors, will perform Broadway hits from different time periods. For more information, visit Summer Concerts.
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Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, August 9. The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you to join us! Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up at Glen Mar Habitat.
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Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) Resource Fair for Howard County Communities of Faith – Wednesday, August 20, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at the East Columbia 50+ Center, 6610 Cradelrock Way, Columbia. See fliers at the Welcome Center for more information or visit OAI Resource Fair for more information.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
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Youth Cupcake Wars – One, two, three, four. I declare a Cupcake War! Join your friends on Tuesday, July 29th, 6:30-8pm in Youth Lounge. Come ready to decorate, compete, and eat! RSVP by Sunday, July 27th. Seats are limited to 30 youth. To cover the cost of the baking supplies, we are suggesting a donation of $5. Sign up here.
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High School Dinner & a Movie – Wednesday, July 30, 6:30-9:30pm. Rising 9th graders and older are invited to the home of Cameron and Natalie G. for dinner and the movie “Rule Breakers.” (Rated PG for thematic material and some violent content.) Bring $5 for dinner.
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Pool Party – Saturday, August 9, 4:00-6:00 pm. Rising 6th grade and older youth are invited to Don and Pat Lee’s pool for an afternoon of swimming, fun, and dinner. Wear a swimsuit and bring a towel. Last names beginning with A-M bring dessert, N-Z bring a side dish. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages provided.
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Mark your calendars for:
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Sunday, August 24, 10:45 am Confirmation Meeting
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Sunday, August 24, 5:00 pm Youth Group Kick Off!
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Friday, October 17-19, Middle School Retreat!
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