There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS:
- Trunk or Treat Festival on October 28th from 10am-12pm. This family friendly event will have decorated cars, games, crafts and a moon bounce! Sign up is on Realm. We also need volunteers to decorate their vehicle, help with games and activities and to donate candy. Check out the table in the Gathering Place for more information and to sign up to help!
- Jewels for Hope – November 4 from 8:30 – 2:00 pm. It is not unusual for HopeWorks to receive a client whose partner shows up at her house unannounced, destroys her property, commits acts of violence to her, threatens her children, all requiring her to ultimately miss going to work. HopeWorks not only provides the immediate need emergency shelters, legal advocacy and hospital accompaniment programs, it also provides short-term financial assistance for the families when needed and long-term wellness programs. Hope Works helped 3,400 people last year with the services they provide. Hopeworks answered over 1600 hotline calls for women with similar stories. Jewels for Hope is a fundraiser where 100% of the proceeds go to HopeWorks’ mission. You can help by attending the sale on November 4 from 8:30-2:00, by spreading the word to friends and neighbors, and by making cash donations to HopeWorks. For more information, or if you want to volunteer for the team, see us in the Gathering Place today.
- Journey to Bethlehem – November 30, December 1, 2, & 3. Mark your calendar for the event of the season! A FREE outdoor Christmas experience for the whole family where you can meet Roman soldiers, shepherds (and their sheep) and angels as you journey through the Christmas story. Help us prepare to tell the “Greatest Story Ever Told”. Return costumes from last year. Sign up to play a part, from behind the scenes to in the scenes. Visit our table in the Gathering Place for more information.
Meaningful Connection, Sense of Purpose
Are you between the ages of 18 and 35 and hungry for excitement, meaningful connections, and a sense of purpose? Glen Mar is hosting a community bridging event called the MLK Jr. Day of Service. It is where faith meets fun and is a celebration of community, faith, and togetherness. If you are interested or have any questions, please send an email to Bruce Leuthold.
The Art of Listening
Last week, our Stephen Minister trainees learned about “The Art of Listening” —an essential part of Stephen Ministry. We use a variety of active listening skills to help hurting people share what they’re going through and move toward healing. Could you use someone to be a listener for you? For information about connecting with Stephen Ministry, speak to a Pastor or email the Stephen Ministry Team.
Join Our Men’s Choir!
“Men in Black” our Glen Mar Men’s Choir will be singing at our 9:30 am Worship Service on October 22. Please contact Eric Sayers for rehearsal information. We would LOVE for you to join us!
JOY! A Gospel Christmas Celebration Cantata – Practice starts October 5
Calling all singers and instrumentalists – be part of this special musical worship service on Sunday, December 17. Rehearsals for singers will be on Thursdays at 7 pm starting October 5. Interested instrumentalists please email Sophie Hong.
Family Matters Pot Luck Dinner -Saturday, October 7, 6:00 pm
Do you have kids in preschool through middle school? We are a small group that meets every 1st Saturday of the month. This is a great opportunity to make friends with other families with kids at Glen Mar! Bring the whole family, an entrée or side dish and join us in the Glen Mar Youth Lounge.
Baptism Class – Sunday, October 8 at 11:15 am
Baptism class is for parents who wish to have their child baptized as well as adults who wish to be baptized. Please register in advance. For more information or to sign up visit the Baptism Page.
Youth Group – Sunday, October 8 at 5:30 pm
Selfie Scavenger Hunt – Do you like taking pictures with your friends? Join us at youth group from 5:30-7:00 pm, hop in a car with your friends and take pictures all over Howard county, then come back for dinner together and get to see all the fun pictures everyone took. Please try to be at the church ready to go at 5:30 so we have plenty of time for pictures. Remember to bring $5 for dinner.
Charge Conference on ZOOM – Tuesday, October 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Join us for this yearly meeting with our District Superintendent Representative. All church members will be eligible to vote. At the charge conference, we will worship, share joys from the past year, share reports from different administrative teams, and approve pastoral compensation for 2024. Do you need the ZOOM link? Register Today!
Dancing Needles – Thursday, October 12 at 1:00 pm
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting or would you like to learn? We need you in our prayer shawl group. Prayer shawls are given to those in hospital and those in need of special care as a reminder that others care and are praying for them. The group is also making baby blankets for our newborns and scarves for our armed forces. We usually meet the second Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm in Room 144 to knit, crochet, and share together. If you wish you can knit or crochet at home and we can arrange to have your finished items picked up or dropped off at church. Donations of yarn are always welcome.
Habitat for Humanity – Next work date Saturday, October 14
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 Taylor to learn more or to sign up.
Bible Sunday – October 15
Join us for Bible Sunday when 3rd graders get their very own Bible! If your 3rd grader missed getting one last year – they’re welcome to get one as well. We will be presenting bibles at both worship services. Please register so we have enough Bibles. [Read More]
Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, October 17 at 11:30 am
Lunch Bunch is a group of “seasoned citizens” (55 and up) who meet in the lower lobby for fellowship, fun and, of course, lunch. This month, it’s Pot Luck – Bring a main/side dish or dessert. If you have any questions, contact Lois.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, October 17 at 7:00 pm
Can You D.I.G It? Glen Mar’s Reconciling Community, celebrating Diversity and Inclusion at Glen Mar, meets on Tuesday, August 15, at 7 PM, in Room 124. All are welcome.
Grassroots Meals Ministry: Make a Meal – Tuesday, October 24
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]
Trunk or Treat Festival – Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am to noon
Join us for this family friendly event! Enjoy decorated cars, games, crafts and a moon bounce! Sign up is on Realm. We also need volunteers to decorate their vehicle, help with games and activities and to donate candy. Check out the table in the Gathering Place on October 1 for more information and to sign up to help! [Read More]
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – October 28 from 11:45 am – 2:00 pm
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 our blog.
7th Annual Jewels for Hope Sale at Glen Mar – Saturday, November 4
Mark your calendars for the 7th Annual Jewels for Hope Sale at Glen Mar, November 4, 8:30 a.m. to 2p.m. Invite your friends and neighbors and help make it a success! Please drop off your gently-worn jewelry and scarves at the box in Glen Mar’s Gathering Place anytime before October 15. 100% of the proceeds benefit HopeWorks of Howard County, the County’s Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center. Cash donations, made out to HopeWorks, are always welcome. For more information, read all about the event and Hopeworks on our blog. Any questions, please contact the Hopeworks Team.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
