There’s always something happening at Glen Mar.
SPOTLIGHTS:
- Family Dance Night – HAS BEEN CANCELLED
- Lunch w/the Pastors: New Member Class on Sunday, October 1 at 12:30pm – Join us for a special New Member Class – for people who want to join Glen Mar Church! We would love to meet with you in person for lunch – on us – and talk about what it means to be a member at Glen Mar Church. Sign up on Realm or search “Lunch with the Pastors” on our website. (October 1 Lunch has been canceled. Next lunch is February 4, 2024) [Read More/Register]
- 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.
Sermon Series: Forgiveness, September 24- October 15
Often, we are unable to fully live life more abundantly and/or freely because we are carrying heavy baggage of broken pieces that leave us living fragmented and bound. The Forgiveness sermon series is inspired by the Adam Hamilton book, Forgiveness, that shows how we can experience peace, life, love, and freedom through grace and forgiveness. We will be reminded that our broken pieces are mended and bags released through the process of grace and forgiveness.
Did You Know?
Curious about the structure of the Methodist church? Or, how Methodism varies from other Christian denominations? We want to know your questions about Methodism or Glen Mar specifically. Submit them now and join us at the October Ministry Town Hall to learn the answers. Send your inquiries by Sept. 28th to the Communications Team OR place them in the collection box in the Gathering Place Cafe this Sunday, September 17.
Our Stephen Minister training class begins on Saturday, September 23
This week, our Stephen Minister trainees are studying “The Person of the Caregiver” as well as learning how feelings are a gift from God that help people experience God’s healing and wholeness. Please keep our trainees in your prayers as they become equipped to bring Christ’s care to hurting people.
Join a Growth Group
If you’ve been thinking about joining a Bible study, it’s not too late. Studies include Forgiveness by Adam Hamilton, which will start alongside our next sermon series on forgiveness and God’s Welcome by Amy Oden which will start alongside the October 22 sermon series, Come to the Table. If you have questions, please email the Growth Groups team or visit the Growth Groups 2023 blog.
Join a Music Group
Our “Kickoff” for Fall is a time to start new things for the Fall Season. Take advantage of this time and join one of our many music teams. Email the group director today for more information! [Read More]
Youth Group – Sunday, September 24 at 5:30 pm
We are assembling UMCOR hygiene kits. Have you ever wanted to help people in disaster areas but aren’t sure how? Good news: come out to youth group and you get dinner with your friends and get to help people all over the world! Find out how from 5:30-7:00 pm, remember to bring $5 for dinner.
Grassroots Meal Ministry – Make a Meal for Tuesday, September 26
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]
Ministry Town Hall – Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 pm
Join us for our next Ministry Town Hall where you have a chance to engage with ministry leaders, ask the Pastors questions about Methodism or Glen Mar specifically, and learn about upcoming events. Your presence and input matter. Hope to see you there. Register to attend in person or online.
HOLA Toastmasters of Ellicott City – Tuesday, October 3 at 7:30 pm
We meet twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings at 7:30 pm. We have hybrid meetings both online and in person on first Tuesdays at Glen Mar and on ZOOM only on third Tuesdays. For more information, email Rajan Gupta.
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. For more information or to sign up visit the Baptism Page.
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 on Realm or contact Mary Ellen for the ZOOM link.
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]
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!
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.
