News From the Pews

13 February 2009 by Gail Carter.

We’ve got lots of things coming up during the season of Lent!  Our Lenten Initiative Bible Study begins during the week of 2/23.  You can find out more by checking out the Community Life page here on the website or by contacting John Nupp at john.nupp@glenmarumc.org.  There are service projects attached to this bible study, so we’re not only serving our congregation, but the community in general.

On February 17, there will be a kick-off meeting for the new Special Needs Ministry.  This is a new and much-needed addition to our list of small group opportunities that will not only raise awareness, but assist us as we become more and more inclusive as a large church.  Email Donna Stinchcomb at donna.stinchcomb@glenmarumc.org to get involved in this worthwhile and exciting ministry group.

United Methodist Communications is offering a free online course in Web Mininstry.  Go to http://web.umcom.org or contact Cheryl Hemmerle at 888-278-4862, or training@umcom.org.  The leadership at Glen Mar is making strides every day to fine-tune and contribute to our website to make it not only more user-friendly, but a valuable tool for information and recruiting.  If you are tech-savvy and have ideas about our website, you may consider starting a Web Ministry Group here at Glen Mar.  A great example of how it’s done can be found at http://ginghamsburg.org/.  This is just one church (in Ohio) that’s had success with a web ministry.  You can contact me (layleader@glenmarumc.org) or John Nupp (john.nupp@glenmarumc.org) with your thoughts.

Check out the Sanctuary Choir offerings on March 29th.  They are combining with Severna Park UMC to present portions of Messiah at the 9:30 service.  Portions of that offering will be presented at the 8:00 service with a small ensemble.  On March 22, Glen Mar’s choir will travel to Severna Park UMC for the same program.   Ash Wednesday - February 25 - will be another service offering beautiful music and handbell pieces.  Singers are always welcome to come join the choir for rehearsals!  Contact Carrie, our Minister for Music (carrie.grams@glenmarumc.org).

Don’t forget to come out on Tuesday, 2/24, for the Pancake Supper/Silent Auction, sponsored by the Youth Ministry.  This is always a fun night!!!  Check out the Youth Webpage for further info.

We’re still investigating possibilities for offering another service.  Have an idea or request??? Register it with Mandy Sayers (mandy.sayers@glenmarumc.org), she’ll be glad to hear from you!!!

Blessings to all in this season of Lent!

Gail Carter, Lay Leader

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