There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHT MINISTRIES:
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Mark your calendar now for the Summer Concert Series! – Ensemble132 will perform on Friday, June 27 at 7:00 pm in the Spirit Center. Other upcoming concerts are Marimba Linda Xelaju on Friday, July 18 at 7:00 pm and The U.S. Army Field Band’s Broadway Through the Ages on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 pm. For more information, visit Summer Concert Series.
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Musicians Wanted! – Do you play guitar? drums? keyboard, sing? We need you!!! Join the 11 o’clock praise band! The Praise Band rehearses on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm. For more information, contact Max.
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It’s so hard to say goodbye! – Don’t miss your chance to celebrate our beloved Pastor Mandy on Sunday, June 1 at 12:00 pm. REGISTER NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, MAY 25 to hold your spot!
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Say Cheese! – Help Pastor Chris learn your name! Email a photo of yourself to Amy Barnes.
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Glen Mar Food Drive – May 25 to June 15. As part of our continuing mission to provide food for needy families in Howard County, as well as those served by our partner church in Baltimore, Ames United Methodist Church, Glen Mar will be collecting food items from May 25 to June 15. Please pick up a bag with a list of needed food items from the table in the gathering place, and thank you for your continued efforts to feed local families in need. For further information, please contact Dave Eddy, Mim Garrant, or Renee DeVries.
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Glen Mar’s Angels for a Cure team – is raising money and taking orders for luminarias for the American Cancer Society in the Gathering Place today. The team will participate in Relay For Life of Baltimore and Howard Counties on July 19.
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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.
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Birdies for Bridges Golf Tournament 2025 – Friday, September 19 at Timbers at Troy Golf Course. Register now for a great day of golf with proceeds that benefit Bridges to Housing Stability!
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Stephen Ministry is Christian Caregiving. Scripture describes such service well: “Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering” Hebrews
13:3. Join us in our next training class which begins mid- September and includes 2 hour classes on Tuesday nights through February/March and two Saturday workshops. For more information, please contact a pastor and/or email Stephen Ministry. -
Welcome to Realm 101 with the Assistant to the Pastors’ Assistant! Find Realm frustrating? Visit Realm 101 for guidance provided by our very own Julia Barnes!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, May 20, 11:30 am in the Lower Gathering Place. We are a group of “seasoned citizens” who meet the third Tuesday of each month from September through June for fellowship, fun, and of course, lunch. This month Chef George will be grilling chicken!
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Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, May 20, 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 or contact Alphabet Soup.
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Our Next Turn at Rt. 1 DRC – Saturday, May 24, 11:45 am. 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 Glen Mar’s Day Resource Center Team. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing Glen Mar’s Day Resource Center Team.
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Grassroots Meals Ministry – Tuesday, May 27. Looking for a way to serve those in need in Howard County? Sign up today to purchase and take 2 meatloaves or 5 gallons of milk to the Grassroots Emergency Shelter. Sign up at Grassroots Meal Ministry. Questions? Contact Linda Hunt at Grassroots Meal Ministry.
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Save the date for Communion with Pastor Chris! – Saturday, May 31, 5:00 pm. Join us for a time of breaking bread with one another and a chance to welcome Pastor Chris to Glen Mar!
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
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Youth Group – Tonight! All 6th-12th grade youth are encouraged to join us tonight from 5:30-7:00 pm in Youth Lounge for our final look at spiritual practices: Service! (tfw u help others slaps, fam) Bring $5 for dinner.
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Next Week – NO youth group because of Memorial Day
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Bubble Ball – Sunday, June 1, 5:30-7:30pm. Don’t miss it! Special permission form needed.
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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.
MUSIC MINISTRY:
