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This Just In: June 19, 2024

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Sunday Morning Youth Teachers Needed

The Youth Ministry is looking for adults willing to be part of a dynamic team of teachers for our Sunday morning youth classes during the school year. Whether you enjoy working with 6th & 7th graders in our Fuse class, or senior high youth in our Rooted class, we have the place for you. Contact D.C. Veale for more information.

Alphabet Soup

Glen Mar’s first Reconciling Community is celebrating Pride Month and the recent changes in the UMC. Stop by our table in the Gathering Place on Sundays in June for a high-five or a hug or to learn more. For more information, contact the Reconciling Ministry Team.

Collection for Migrants

Glen Mar’s Social Justice Group is partnering with Capitol Hill UMC in Washington, D.C. to provide hygiene kits and other supplies to migrants who are sent by bus from Arizona and Texas. During the month of June, the group will be collecting hygiene items, socks, underwear, and backpacks. Pick up a flyer in the Gathering Place for more details. [See list of needed items – Learn More]

Glen Mar Singles Social Network

Are you looking for a social group of people who like to get together and do fun, interesting, meaningful stuff? Join us. We are a social group, not a dating group or a place to find a future spouse. We are a group of Christian singles—divorced, widowed, never married—who enjoy one another’s company. We meet for brunch on 1st Sundays, potluck on 3rd Saturdays, and more! For more info and to get on our email list, email si*****@********mc.org.

Glen Mar Early Learning Center – Registration Now Open

Registration is NOW OPEN to the community for the Glen Mar ELC. We are busy planning our 2024-2025 school year. We offer full-day care for infants through 5 years old. Check out our website for more information and to schedule a tour today! [ELC Website]

Messenger Deadline – July 15 for August 1 publication

A lot has been happening around here at Glen Mar in the past three months! A lot of wonderful happenings are planned for August, September, and October 2024! Please share your enthusiasm for how God is working through you and your group, team, or ministry here at Glen Mar. Let’s get the stories behind these happenings in the upcoming Messenger Newsletter. Please visit the Messenger Deadline blog for details on how to submit an article, ad, or message.

“No Strings” Choir

Love to sing? Interested in trying out Choir but not ready to commit long term? Already in the choir and still wanna sing? Join our “No Strings” Choir. We will sing on July 28 and August 25 with rehearsals on the Thursdays before (July 25 & Aug 22) at 7:00 pm in the Music Suite downstairs. Questions? Contact Sophie Hong.

Pianist/Accompanist needed for Children’s Choir

We are looking for a volunteer to accompany our Children’s Choir starting in the Fall 2024 season. Love working w/children? Contact Sophie Hong.

Don’t Suffer Alone

Lonely? Experiencing a Difficult Time? Don’t suffer alone! Our Stephen Ministers are trained caregivers, ready to listen, and help you through life’s challenges. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry team. [Learn More]

UPCOMING EVENTS…

Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, June 25

Love to cook? Looking for a way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to provide a meatloaf or two for the Grassroots emergency shelter, serving families in need in Howard County. Read more about the Grassroots Meals Ministry or email Linda Hunt.

Flip Flop Game Night – Wednesday, June 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Middle and high school youth are invited to the first Game Night, featuring fun games chosen by the youth. Meet at the baseball field (Youth Lounge if the weather is bad).

High School Dinner & a Movie – Tuesday, July 2, 6:30 pm

All rising 9th grade and older youth are invited to join us for dinner and to watch and discuss the movie “Barbie”. We will meet at 6:30pm at the home the Musselwhite family. Youth need a signed Dinner and a Movie permission slip. Please bring $5 for dinner. Please contact DC Veale for more information and address.

HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, July 2 at 7:30pm

We meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. We have hybrid meetings both online and in person on first Tuesdays at Glen Mar and on ZOOM only on third Tuesdays. For more information, email Ra****@***il.com.

Flip Flop Art Night: Cupcake Decorating – Wednesday, July 3, 6:30 to 8:00 pm

Middle and high school youth are invited to the first Art Night, which will be Cupcake Decorating. Please let us know you’ll join us so we have enough supplies. A donation of $5 per person for supplies is appreciated. Meet in Youth Lounge. [RSVP]

Habitat For Humanity – Next work date is Saturday, July 13

Do you enjoy doing handy work? Or do you wish you knew how to do handy tasks around your home? The Glen Mar Habitat Crew welcomes you to join us, either way. You must be 16 or older to work on a Habitat site. We work the second Saturday of every month. If construction isn’t your gift, you can still support this wonderful mission by volunteering in the Restores. Contact Adrienne to learn more or to sign up.

SAVE THE DATE – October 11-13 – Annual Middle School Retreat – at Camp Manidokan

Lighthouse Congregation

Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.

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