We’re Always Excited to Welcome New Visitors
At Glen Lake Church, we're always excited to host new visitors and our goal is to make you feel welcome. Here's what you can expect when you come to our 10:00 a.m. service.
Glen Lake Church is located at 4902 W. MacFarlane Rd. in beautiful Glen Arbor. Parking is located behind the church.
If you have mobility restrictions or young children to carry, feel free to use our drive-around to drop your family closest to the door before parking in our lot. We do have greeters to assist you from your car. Handicap parking is also available in our drive-around to ensure a close walk.
Please don't worry about what you'll wear to church,
for we truly believe people should come to God as they are. Dress as you feel comfortable.
When you walk in,
you will be met by our greeters, who are volunteers from the congregation. They're usually stationed at the doors and Welcome Center, and they'll show you where everything is. They'll help you find the nursery and Sunday school rooms if you have kids. Our greeters can also point you to the restrooms, sanctuary, and fellowship area.
During the service, our faith is expressed in the songs we sing, the prayers we offer up, and our pastor's teaching. All elements of our worship are informed by and rooted in God's Word expressed in the Bible.
Be sure to hang around after the service and join us for coffee.
You'll have a chance to meet our pastor and many other people in the church. We'd also love to get to know you so you're a familiar face the next time you come.
No matter what your Christian background is, or isn't, we hope you'll join us on Sunday. Here at Glen Lake Church, you'll find people of all generations, and we welcome everyone--including you. Our services start at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday.
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works."
(Hebrews 10:24)
We are a community church and play a vital role in serving people, groups, and organizations in our area. Here are the current ministries of our church.
Worship
Please visit the Worship page (link below) for more information and to learn about volunteer opportunities. Email Diane Stier with any questions: stier.diane@gmail.com
Children's Ministry
Our Children's Ministry team welcomes all kids as we have fun learning about why Jesus is good news and what that means for our lives. Our volunteers take the safety and well-being of each child seriously, as well as the privilege of sharing God's word. Nursery is available for children ages birth through five, and Sunday School for children in kindergarten through fifth grade each Sunday. Please email Amy Smith at office@glenlakechurch.org with any questions, or call (231) 334-4563.
Youth Ministry
Community Groups
A Community Group (CG) is an intergenerational discipleship environment of adults and children (20-40 people) who are learning to live as an extended spiritual family by focusing on their UP relationship with God, IN relationships with one another, and OUT relationships with the greater community. A CG meets at least twice a month for a shared meal and a time of prayer, worship, scripture, and encouraging one another in learning to live like Jesus. A CG also identifies a specific neighborhood or network of relationships where they consistently serve and relationally demonstrate the Good News of Jesus. If you would like to get more information about being a part of a Community Group please contact us at office@glenlakechurch.org.
Women's Ministry
Women's ministry provides opportunities for women to get together for worship and community outreach. Our mission is to grow in our faith and to build strong relationships with our friends and community. Women's Bible Study meets every Saturday at 7:30 - 8:30 am via Zoom. Don't hesitate to contact Meg DeJager with questions about Women's Bible Study, at meg@dejagers.net. Please check the Welcome Table in the church lobby for other Women's Ministry events.
Men's Ministry
Men's ministry provides opportunities for men to get together for worship and community outreach. Our mission is to grow in our faith and to build strong relationships with our friends and community. Men's Bible Study meets every Saturday at Glen Lake Church, from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Check the Welcome Table in the church lobby for more Men's Ministry events.
KidsHope
Glen Lake Community Church partners with Kids Hope USA and Glen Lake Community Schools.
Through proven church-school partnerships, mentors stand alongside parents, teachers, principals and counselors to ensure kids that they are valued and loved. Through the power of relationship, kids build resilience and a brighter future. If you have questions about KidsHope, or would like to be involved, please contact Mary Westdorp, at kidshope@glenlakechurch.org.
HelpLink
HelpLink is available on Tuesday evenings in Fellowship Hall between 4:30 and 5:30 pm. If you, or someone you know in Leelanau County, are in financial need and struggle to find resources please stop by and see us. If you need to contact HelpLink, please email helplinkleelanau@gmail.com or call the main church office at (231) 334-4563.
Empire Area Food Pantry
We know times can be tough and sometimes you need just a little help. If you need food, Empire Area Food Pantry is open at Glen Lake Church on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Both non-perishable and perishable food is available. Contact Bill Meserve with any questions about the food pantry: wsmeserve@yahoo.com
