There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
CURRENT SERMON SERIES:
Disciple Sunday – This coming Sunday we celebrate Disciple Sunday! Ready to take the next step in your discipleship journey? Join a Bible study group or a community group or get involved in a ministry or service project. Learn more…
A Faith That Works – Sundays, September 1 – 29. Join us for an insightful journey through the Book of James in our worship series: “A Faith that Works!” James emphasizes practical Christian living, focusing on themes like faith, wisdom, patience, and the relationship between faith and works. In this series, we will discover practical wisdom for everyday life and learn how to apply timeless truths to help us live out our faith today.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHTS:
Disciple Bible Study – Join us for Disciple I Bible Study on Tuesdays at evenings! If enough interest exists, a class will meet during the day as well. Check out the table in the Gathering Place on Sunday or contact Pastor Gayle for more information.
Early Learning Center Toddler Playground Fundraiser – Now through September. Purchase a Papa Johns – Official Fundraising Card for $15. The card is good for buy one get one free (pick up only) for ONE YEAR! Purchase on Sunday in the Gathering Place, or contact Alie.
Glen Mar’s preschool and elementary Sunday school classes are growing! If you enjoy working with kids, we need you. Join the rotating teaching team or volunteer as a classroom assistant. To learn more, talk to Julie.
ACT NOW:
North Carolina Mission Trip – Glen Mar is sending a bed-building construction team to Windsor, NC, to help improve the housing facility of Carolina Rebuilding Ministry. October 14 – 19, $250/person. Register today. Contact D.C. Veale for more information.
Outback Is Back – Enjoy dinners from Outback Steakhouse on Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 to 7:15 pm, at Glen Mar. Meals costing $25 each must be purchased by October 1. Dine-in and carry-out meals are available. The menu will include both sirloin steak and chicken, macaroni and cheese, Caesar salad, bread and butter. Purchase dinners in the Gathering Place on September 22 and 29 from Glen Mar’s Angels for a Cure or online. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
Jewels for Hope – Now is the time to consider donating slightly-worn jewelry & scarves. A drop-off container will be in the Gathering Place from September 8 – October 20. This sale event is to benefit Hope Works of Howard County, the county’s Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Center. Mark your calendars today! The event is on Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:30am – 2:00pm.
Guatemala Mission Trip – Glen Mar is sending our first team of volunteers to work with Steps of Hope Education Center in Santa Maria de Jesus. Combining working with children and facilities improvements. March 4 – 11, 2025, cost $1,500-$1,800/person. Contact D.C. Veale for more information. The registration deadline is Oct. 20.
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. Learn more about Stephen Ministry HERE, call or email Pastor Mandy, or contact the Stephen Ministry team.
Journey to Bethlehem – Mark your calendars for our annual Christmas gift to the community December 6, 7, and 8 from 5 to 8 pm. This year we’ll “walk” on Friday and Saturday and have a “drive night” on Sunday. Do you have a costume to return? No shame involved! See Pastor Mandy for questions.
Baptism/New Member? Are you interested in baptism or becoming a new member? Please fill out a Baptism Form or, if you would like to become a member, please sign up for our next New Members Lunch or call Pastor’s Assistant, Mary Ellen.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Habitat For Humanity Glen Mar Crew Annual Picnic – This Sunday, September 15, at 1:00 pm at the home of Adrienne and Will! Come celebrate another wonderful year of Habitat or come meet the crew! You are welcome to bring family or friends, just count them in your RSVP. Main dish, drinks, etc. provided, just bring side dish or dessert. Contact Adrienne Taylor to learn more or to RSVP.
Lunch Bunch – Tuesday, September 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.
Alphabet Soup – Tuesday, September 17, at 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. The group meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in Room 124. Learn more…
Our Next Turn @ Rt. 1 DRC – September 28, 2024 from 11:45 am -2:00 pm. One of fifty 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 glenmarumc.org/drc. Sign up to be on the mailing lists for future sign ups by emailing
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Bible Sunday – Sunday, October 13 at 9:30 am and 11 am. 3rd Graders! It’s time to get your very own Bible! Join us in worship on October 13 for a special presentation. If you can’t make it, you can still get a Bible – just see Ms. Julie the next time you’re at church.
Trunk or Treat Fall Festival – Saturday, October 19, 10 am-12 pm. Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly morning of games, activities, and some cool trunks! Volunteers are needed to decorate their vehicle and hand out treats, help with games and activities, or donate candy. Sign up today to come or to volunteer. Drop off candy donations in the Children’s Office.
YOUTH INFO/EVENTS:
Youth Group: Courageous Like Esther – Sunday, September 15, 5:30 – 7:00 PM. All 6th – 12th grade youth are invited to join us for a look at what it means to be “courageous like Esther.” Meet in Youth Lounge and bring $5 for dinner.
Middle School Retreat – October 11-13. 6th – 8th grade youth are invited to spend a weekend at Camp Manidokan having fun together while exploring what it looks like to be a peacemaker. The cost is $210 per person. Register by October 3.
MUSIC CORNER:
Christmas Cantata – Calling all singers and instrumentalists – plan now to be part of Love! A Gospel Christmas Celebration by Joel Raney, Sunday, December 22 at both the 9:30 and 11:00 am services. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, September 26. Contact Sophie Hong for more information.
Music groups for adults, youth, and kids start back up in September! For more information, visit our Glen Mar Music Ministry blog. Starting this Sunday: Children’s Choir at 10:45 am, Voices of Praise Youth Choir at 10:45 am, and Youth Bell Choir at 12:15 pm.
Lighthouse Congregation
Glen Mar Church is a Lighthouse Congregation of the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church.
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