There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES
- VBS Rainforest Falls Food Donations Needed! – Vacation Bible School is just two weeks away, and we invite our church family to partner with us as we prepare for Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God! There are many ways you can help make VBS a meaningful experience for both the children who attend and the volunteers who make it all possible.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
- Do you enjoy coffee? Is hospitality your Spiritual Gift? Then we need you! Join the Hospitality Team! Contact the Pastors’ Assistant to serve once per month or once per quarter!
- Habitat For Humanity – Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to sign up.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Last Chance for Safe-Sanctuaries Training! Friday, July 10, 4:00 pm on Zoom. If you are participating in the VBS Rainforest or the Baltimore Mission Trip and need to take or refresh your Safe Sanctuaries training, this is your last chance before the events! Visit Safe Sanctuaries Training for more info. Questions? Contact Ministries Administrative Assistant: Jen Rowell.
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Upcoming Sermon Series –
- Sunday, July 12-26 In the Waiting
- Sunday, August 2-23 Wonder: Rediscovering Faith Together
- VBS Rainforest Falls Decorate & Set up –
- Saturday, July 11, 9:00 am-2:00 pm, lower-level.
- Sunday, July 12, 12:00-4:00 pm, upper level.
- VBS Rainforest Falls Participant T-shirt Pick up – Sunday, July 12, 2:00-4:00 pm.
- VBS Rainforest Falls Training – Sunday, July 12, 4:30-5:30 pm. Come early at 4:00 pm for some social time (with candy!) and then get Rainforest Ready at the training beginning promptly at 4:30 pm in the Chapel! Pick up your T-shirt Saturday or Sunday morning and join us at either worship service to be commissioned to serve.
- VBS Rainforest Falls! Get Excited! – July 13-17.
- Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group – Tuesday, July 14, 7:00 pm. Join us as we educate ourselves on the many social justice issues to be addressed in our community and discern how to effectively engage and take action. All are welcome to attend this group!
- The Messenger submission deadline – Wednesday, July 15. Advertise your ministry or upcoming event in Glen Mar’s quarterly newsletter: The Messenger. All articles are due to The Messenger.
- The Network of Biblical Storytellers International will be having their 3 day Annual Conference July 20-22 at the Maritime Convention Center in Linthicum MD (near BWI airport). This conference is normally $650 for non-members, but they are running a “sale” today only for $395. For more information and to register, please visit nbsint.org. NBSI is multi-denominational, multicultural, and fascinating. Most are pastors; all love learning and telling Biblical stories.
- Baltimore Mission Week – July 20-24.
- Leo St. Cyr Memorial Service – Saturday, July 25, 11:00 am in the Spirit Center.
- Manna House FUN Raising – Rescheduled for Monday, July 20 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Arbutus Community Association located at 1349 Stevens Avenue, Halethorpe, MD 21227.
- Summer Concert Series presents: Radio King Orchestra – Friday, July 24, 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Radio King Orchestra delights dancers and listeners with their extensive big band repertoire and spirited performances.
- Summer Concert Series presents: Air Force Blue Aces – Friday, August 14, 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center.
YOUTH NEWS
- High School Bible Study – Rising 9th grade and older youth are invited to join us today at 12:15 pm in room 121. Bring your lunch & Bible as we continue our study of James. Contact D.C. or Tom for more information.
- Youth Group Pool Party – All rising 6th grade youth and older are invited to our summer Pool Party this Saturday, July 11, from 4:30-6:30 pm at Don & Pat Lee’s house, 7055 Calvert Dr., Elkridge, 21075. Bring a towel. Last names A-M bring a dessert, N-Z bring a side dish. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
- VBS Rainforest Falls – All rising 6th graders registered for VBX are reminded of your upcoming week of awesomeness July 13-17 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm each day. Youth volunteers for VBS get ready for an amazing week of fun and service.
- Music groups for adults, youth, and kids: Join us in September for our kickoff!
- The No Strings Choir will perform on: Sunday, July 26 and Sunday, August 30.
- The Summer Bell Choir will ring on: Sunday, July 19. Rehearsal will be on Thursday, July 16 at 7:00 pm.
- If you would like to participate in summer music, please contact Sophie Hong.
