This Just In: March 29, 2026

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March 26, 2026

Good Friday Cantata – Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm. Please join us as we observe Good Friday with a special worship service featuring a presentation of The Crucifixion by John Stainer, a powerful choral work that portrays the events of the Passion of Christ. The presentation will feature soloists along with a 50-member choir and orchestra. All are welcome!
Easter Eggstravaganza – Saturday, April 4, 10:00-11:30 am. Join us for an egg hunt, crafts and other activities! Sign up or stop by the table in the Gathering Place. Volunteers are also needed to help support the event! Contact Julie to let her know how you can help!

Christ Church’s Interfaith Refugee Ministry Needs You – This interfaith coalition helps primarily Afghan refugee families in Howard County. For more info and to connect with them, email the Social Justice Team.
Help Wanted! – Thank you to everyone who signed up to help with Welcoming our guests during Holy Week services and Easter! I am still in need of:
- Ushers: 4 for Thursday, April 3, 7:30 pm – Maundy Thurs, 2 for Sunday, April 5, 6:30 am – Sunrise service
- Communion Servers: 4 for Sunday, April 5, 6:30 am – Sunrise service, 4 for Sunday, April 5, 9:30 am – Traditional service. Contact the Pastors’ Assistant to let us know how you would like to serve! Instructions will be provided!
VBS Volunteers – You can register now too! Make sure you complete the registration to make this year’s VBS the most memorable one yet! Questions? Contact Julie and sign up TODAY!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Palm Sunday – Sunday, March 29, 9:30 am or 11:00 am.
Maundy Thursday Service – Thursday, April 2, 7:30 pm.
Good Friday Cantata – Friday, April 3, 7:30 pm.
Easter Services – Sunday, April 5, 6:30, 9:30 or 11:00 am.
Praise Band Open Jam Session – Sunday, April 19, 12:15 pm. Do you play an instrument or sing? Come join us at our Open Jam Session April 19th at 12:15 pm in the Spirit Center. Contact Max if you are interested!
Upcoming Sermon Series – Sundays, April 12-May 17. Peter the Changed Man.

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.
VBS 2026 Rainforest Falls – Join us July 13-17th for a week of adventure exploring what it means to be rooted in a relationship with God! An extended option is also available for kids who need a full-day program. Register NOW! Space is limited! Contact Julie Metakes or visit the website for more information.

Palm Sunday – On Sunday, March 29, there will be NO Sunday morning classes for youth (Fuse, Confirmation, Rooted). Youth are invited to join their families for worship! There will be NO Youth Group that evening.
Easter Sunday – On Sunday, April 5, there will be NO Sunday morning classes for youth. Youth are invited to join their families for worship! There will be NO Youth Group that evening.
Summer Mission Trips – We are offering two mission trips this summer. Home repairs with Carolina Rebuilding Ministry, June 21-27, for youth and adults currently in 8th grade and older. $300/person with discounts for women, confirmands, and 3rd or more family members. Urban ministry during Baltimore Mission Week July 20-24, for youth and adults currently in 6th grade and older. $125/person with discounts for adults and confirmands. Scholarships are available. Register here. See D.C. Veale with any questions.

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.

Stephen Ministers Are Care-Givers, God Is the Cure-Giver. The role of Stephen Ministers is to give care. They listen, empathize, encourage, pray, and provide emotional and spiritual support on a weekly basis to hurting people for as long as the need persists. God works in and through them to bring hope and healing. If you are feeling lonely, experiencing a crisis, struggling through a difficult time, or simply stressed by everyday life, consider the help of Stephen Minister. To find out more, talk to one of the pastors or email the Stephen Ministry Team.

Glen Mar’s Early Learning Center – serves children from infants through preschool, and we are currently welcoming families for the 2026–2027 school year! If you know a family who may be looking for care, spread the word!

Easter Flowers – Help beautify the sanctuary for Easter in honor or memory of a loved one. Please complete an envelope in the Cafe area, and place in the offering plate or silver slot on the wall near the cafe.
The Messenger Deadline – The Messenger is Glen Mar’s quarterly newsletter. If you would like to share what’s going on in your ministry, send your articles no later than noon on Wednesday, APRIL 15. Please send articles to the Pastors’ Assistant.