Glen Mar

Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, will offer a free Financial Wellness Seminar, led by Jim Harris of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. He will present an overview of strategies to become financially fit in confusing economic times. Topics include budgeting, getting out of debt, tithing, saving, credit scores, living through bankruptcy and saving money on daily expenses. Information: Pastor John Nupp, 410-465-4995, ext. 206. New resident artist Heidi Praff , an art teacher at Centennial and Oakland Mills high schools, is a new resident artist at the Howard County Center for the Arts.

The inaugural Glen Mar Golf Classic benefit for Grassroots attracted a full field at Timbers at Troy Golf Course, in Elkridge, and raised more than $16,000. All of the proceeds from the event, including sponsorships, silent auction and other fundraising activities were donated to Grassroots. Sponsors included Corporate Sponsor Brickman, Silver Sponsor Howard County General Hospital, Hole In One Sponsor Pat and Don Lee, Putting Contest Sponsor Cel and Dave Beck. Hole sponsors and other contributors also supported the event.

An Ellicott City church's request for county government help in reducing borrowing costs on up to $10.1 million for school buildings is raising questions about the separation of church and state. The issue, in the form of a County Council resolution approving economic development revenue bonds, will be discussed at Monday night's public hearing, and is scheduled for a vote July 30. "We want to serve the community," said Glen Mar United Methodist Church's pastor, Andy Lunt, about the facilities under construction on the church's new 22-acre campus on Route 103 at New Cut Road.

An Ellicott City church's request for county government help in reducing borrowing costs on up to $10.1 million for school buildings is raising questions about the separation of church and state. The issue, in the form of a County Council resolution approving economic development revenue bonds, will be discussed at Monday night's public hearing, and is scheduled for a vote July 30. "We want to serve the community," said Glen Mar United Methodist Church's pastor, Andy Lunt, about the facilities under construction on the church's new 22-acre campus on Route 103 at New Cut Road.

After years of meeting with community residents, Glen Mar United Methodist Church has cleared a key hurdle in its ambitious effort to build a large new church and school complex on nearly 22 acres of Ellicott City farmland. Thanks to all that early talking, Glen Mar's ambitious plans met with little opposition from its new neighbors. The church recently won permission to apply for building permits after an appeal, filed by a neighbor, of the county hearing examiner's decision to approve the project was dropped.

After the warmth of a stirring Christmas Eve service, Bill Brandt stepped outside into the cold, huddling with family and hundreds of fellow worshippers as they grasped light sticks and prayed for world peace. "We all have to stand up for peace, any little sign we can do to show we stand for peace," Brandt said. "I think the majority of the world wants a peaceful life," said Brandt, who was visiting from Tyler, Texas, with his wife, Tandy, and son Scott. They attended the service with daughter Dr. Kerry Dunbar and son-in-law Travis Dunbar, who live in Columbia.

After they bought a large swath of land in Ellicott City for their new church in 2000, Glen Mar United Methodist Church leaders wanted to avoid a protracted battle with their future neighbors. So they held community meetings over nearly two years, trying to devise a plan for the nearly 22 acres that would satisfy as many neighbors as possible. The church has nearly made its proposal final and plans to submit it to the county in the next several weeks. The question is whether its outreach will pay off with a quick approval.

Despite cloudy skies and drizzling rain, more than 600 people attended the ceremonial groundbreaking Sunday of the new Glen Mar United Methodist Church in Ellicott City -- 50 years after its first worship service was held at Ellicott City Junior High School. "Over the years, many things have changed. But some have not," said the Rev. Anders Lunt, senior pastor. "The flame that was ignited by faith, in 1954, is still burning by faith. And a little rain isn't going to put it out." The event, which included a live band and singing from the church's vacation Bible school children, took place at a 22-acre site at Montgomery and New Cut roads.

When Music Ministries Director Carolyn "Carrie" Grams started working at Ellicott City's Glen Mar United Methodist Church in 1989, one of the first things she started planning was the Choirfest. "I learned about the concert series in a conference," says Grams. "Dick and Sandy Nelson of the music ministry at St. John's United Methodist in Columbia joined with us the first year," said Grams. "I was interested in providing an opportunity for singers in small churches to sing with a large choir.

When Music Ministries Director Carolyn "Carrie" Grams started working at Ellicott City's Glen Mar United Methodist Church in 1989, one of the first things she started planning was the Choirfest. "I learned about the concert series in a conference," says Grams. "Dick and Sandy Nelson of the music ministry at St. John's United Methodist in Columbia joined with us the first year," said Grams. "I was interested in providing an opportunity for singers in small churches to sing with a large choir.

Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, will offer a free Financial Wellness Seminar, led by Jim Harris of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8. He will present an overview of strategies to become financially fit in confusing economic times. Topics include budgeting, getting out of debt, tithing, saving, credit scores, living through bankruptcy and saving money on daily expenses. Information: Pastor John Nupp, 410-465-4995, ext. 206. New resident artist Heidi Praff , an art teacher at Centennial and Oakland Mills high schools, is a new resident artist at the Howard County Center for the Arts.

On Monday, March 5, 2007 JEAN MILLER (nee Ramsburg) of Clarksville beloved wife of Charles Miller, Sr.; devoted mother of Charles, Jr. of Sykesville, Jeanette Jones of Savage, Gary of Owings and Jeffrey Sr. of Clarksville. She is also survived by a sister Helen Earp of Savage, 12 grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service will be held at the Glen Mar United Methodist Church in Ellicott City on March 17 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the the Glen Mar Church Hall.

Jewish parents' group has Fun Fest The Parent Resource Place of Jewish Family Services will hold its second annual Family Fun Fest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 3 at Congregation Beth Shalom, 8070 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia. Activities include a magic show for families with children ages 6 and older at 11:30 a.m., followed by "Learn Magic" hands-on workshops for ages 7-9 and 10-12. Torah Tots, a New York-based musical troupe, will perform at 1 p.m. Activities for teens, crafts, a fire truck, balloon animals and face-painting are also planned.

On Saturday, February 11, 2006, BETTY H. WOLBERT, age 91. She was born January 28, 1915 in Clyde, OH, graduated from the University of Findlay, OH, retired after 32 years as a valued employee of W. R Grace & Company, volunteered in numerous community organizations through her late 80s and was active in Glen Mar United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by six siblings and her husband George. She is survived by her son Tim and her daughter Frances, two grandsons, two great-grandchildren and longtime friend Peter Reichardt.

On May 12, 2005, ANN (nee Burton) MOON of Ellicott City, loving mother of Craig W. Moon and his wife Debbie, Gary C. Moon and his wife Dorrie and Karen Ann Moon Koenig and her husband Jeff. Dear sister of William Burton and Edward Burton, cherished grandmother of Amelia, Philip, Nicholas and Ashley Moon and Jacob, Luke and Joseph Koenig. Former spouse and good friend of George Moon. Friends may call at the family owned Slack Funeral Home, P.A., 3871 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City on Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, 10 A.M. at Glen Mar United Methodist Church, 8430 Glen Mar Road, Ellicott City.

BETTY (MARY E. KOLVBACH) ALLEN, age 86, of Ellicott City passed away February 9, 2005, at Somerford Place, Alzheimer's Assisted Living Facility in Columbia. Surviving are her beloved husband of 68 years, Harry L. Allen; her mother, Mary A. De Vilbiss, age 105, of Augsburg Nursing Home; two loving daughters, Betsy Allen, DE, Sue Thompson and husband Jim, Cumberland and a son Hank, CA; two grandsons, George V. Kelly and wife Sherri, Cumberland and Timothy L. Kelly, Cumberland; one great-grandson, Tyler M. George, Cumberland.

On Saturday, February 11, 2006, BETTY H. WOLBERT, age 91. She was born January 28, 1915 in Clyde, OH, graduated from the University of Findlay, OH, retired after 32 years as a valued employee of W. R Grace & Company, volunteered in numerous community organizations through her late 80s and was active in Glen Mar United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by six siblings and her husband George. She is survived by her son Tim and her daughter Frances, two grandsons, two great-grandchildren and longtime friend Peter Reichardt.

Suddenly on November 22, 2003, JOAN HOOD (nee Davis) PHILLIPPI, beloved wife of Russell Allen Phillippi. Loving mother of Carol E. Velivlis and Andrea J. Herman. Cherished grandmother of three. Dear sister of Dudley Davis. A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday at 2 P.M. at the Glen Mar United Church, 8430 Glen Mar Rd., Ellicott City. Interment private. Please direct inquiries to Slack Funeral Home, P.A. 410-465-4400