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This Just In: March 16, 2025

This Just In

There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
  • Glen Mar Supports the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter – March 17-23. Glen Mar will provide breakfast and dinner for the Grassroots Cold Weather Shelter. We need bulk item donations, volunteers to help prepare meals, and cash contributions. For details on how to help or to sign up.
  • Register now for the MARTI (Maryland Turkish-American Inhabitants) Dinner – Sunday, March 23, 6:30-8:30 pm. All are invited to attend this Iftar meal to build community with our neighbors! MARTI values many of the things we value: dialogue, diverse connections, education and peacemaking. The meal will take place at Glen Mar. The food will be provided by MARTI. People of all ages are invited, and childcare will be provided. There will be an opportunity to share in the cost of the food if you desire, but it is not required. Register to reserve your spot!

ACT NOW:

  • Resources for Federal Workers & Contractors – A list of resources and organizations that are here to help.
  • Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 12, 10:00-11:30 am. Children and families can enjoy a fun morning of egg hunting, crafts, games, and more. Please register or sign up in the Gathering Place so we know how many to expect. Want to help? Talk to Julie or use the online registration to sign up.
  • Senior High Retreat – All 9th-12th grade youth are urged to join us May 2-4 as we return to Bethany Beach to Dive Deep! We’ll dive into how to read the Bible, understand it, and apply it to our life. There will also be plenty of time for other beachy things like sand, the boardwalk, ice cream, and more! $140 per youth, register here.
  • Summer Mission Trips – June 22-28: North Carolina for home repair with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. Open to all adults and youth currently in 8th grade or older, $300 or less. July 21-25: Baltimore Mission Week, a chance to serve in the Baltimore area while sleeping in your own bed. Open to all adults and youth currently in the 6th grade and older, $125 or less. Register now for the NC Mission Trip and/or the Baltimore Mission Week. The first training is March 29!
  • VBSRegister NOW to hold your spot for the True North Adventure, July 7-11! Don’t wait!
  • Stephen Ministry – Who is this Stephen in Stephen Ministry? In Acts 6, Stephen was chosen to provide caring ministry to those in need. Since the time of the Apostles, caring ministry has been considered a hallmark of the Christian faith community. To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk to one of the pastors or email Stephen Ministry.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, March 18, 11:30 am. Seasoned citizens, join us for our St. Patrick’s Day corned beef luncheon provided by George Dohner! If you have any questions, contact LunchBunch.
  • Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, March 18, 7:00 pm. Looking for a safe space where you can be yourself? Alphabet Soup is a reconciling community, celebrating diversity and inclusiveness, and welcoming and affirming ALL people. Learn more here.
  • Our next turn at Rt. 1 Day Resource Center – Saturday, March 22. One of 50 churches supporting the Grassroots Rt. 1 Day Resource Center (DRC), Glen Mar provides lunch on the 4th Saturday of every month. If you’d like to contribute to the potluck menu, help serve on site, or even view future SignUps, please visit Day Resource Center. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing the Day Resource Center.
  • Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, March 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 this ministry or email Grassroots.

YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:

  • Youth Group – All 6th-12th grade youth are invited to join us tonight from 5:30-7:00 pm in Youth Lounge. We’ll have fellowship, dinner, and a chance to celebrate worship led by your peers. Bring $5 each for dinner.

  • Museum of the Bible – Youth and adults going to the museum should meet at Glen Mar at 8:30 am this Saturday, March 22. Bring lunch money and a Metro pass with at least $5 on it. We will return to Glen Mar about 3:00 pm.

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.
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