May 16, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
Just a short hello, I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this glorious weather. Please have a safe and restful Victora Day weekend, please scroll below as there are some new announcements.
Take care,
Andrea
Devotional
An Old Hymn Book
To the unknowing eye, it is just a battered old book of hymns, held together with aged adhesive tape which once was white. The binding has been broken back by years of being propped up on the organ.
Inside however, is the story of several lives.
The book's life began in 1897 and was revised in 1918. In that era it was used for "congregational use, family worship and private devotion".
Rusted paper clips on well-worn pages denote appropriate hymns to be played at Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and "other occasions". Shorthand jotted down on several slips of paper interspersed with the odd joke tell us that the organist had some clerical background and a sense of humour.
One would also assume, from the condition of the hymn book, that it had been well used and thereby, its hymns had been oft played and sung by many.
Most people are familiar with the old saying, "you can't judge a book by its cover", meaning that you have to look inside to find the real essence of someone. But sometimes the outside gives a pretty good glimpse of the inside, as with the hymn book. We know it was well used.
God knows what is inside us and what we are "writing into our books", and he wants us to show that on the outside as well. In his graciousness, we are given the opportunity if not to "re-write" those chapters we would rather not have, at least to "release" them into a "new, revised, edition"
What will the books we leave behind say about us?
Mary Daniel
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Cross Border Cosmopolitans
During Black History Month Pastor Ian made reference to a book entitled “Cross Border Cosmopolitans- The Making of a Pan-African North America” written by a member of Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, Dr. Wendell Adjetey. If you are interested, we have 3 copies available in the office for a cost of $40.
The Men’s Lunch will be held on Wednesday May 21st. It will take place at Mulligan’s Pub and Grill. There is a sign-up sheet on the front table if you wish to join.
Located in: Woodchester Plaza
Address: 2458 Dundas St W, Mississauga,
Time: Noon
Hug Ministry
St.Thomas Becket is inviting anyone who would like to join their free Brain Health & Dementia Awareness Session on Tuesday May 27th at 1:30 pm. A guest speaker from the Alzheimer Society of Peel will be joining and sharing valuable information and insight on keeping your brain healthy and understanding dementia. Tea will be served afterward. There is a sign-up sheet on the front lobby table for anyone interested.
Open Door Lunch
Glenbrook will be supplying the food for the Thursday, June 5th Open Door Lunch.
This lunch is an easy one for anyone to help out with as we will need cold sandwiches for 60 people and cold salads.
Please see the sign-up sheet on the Lobby table this Sunday or speak with Cynthia
VERY SPECIAL DATE- MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Drop-in Open House – Saturday June 21st
Time - 2pm - 5pm
Glenbrook Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
Come out, visit and express appreciation for the 26 years of dedicated service and for the countless ways Pastor Ian McWhinnie has touched our lives.
*More information to be sent out via email.
McCauley Scholarship Application Invitation
Glenbrook, through the Gordon McCauley Scholarship and Trust Fund has an opportunity and funds set aside, for two students seeking financial assistance. This trust was generously set-up through Gordon McCauley who wanted to benefit and help young people associated with our congregation with the costs of tuition etc. If you qualify and are interested, please contact the Glenbrook office for an application form. If you have any questions, please contact the office and we will put you in touch with the Trustees of this fund. The deadline for receiving applications will be May 31st.
Spring Bible Study 2025
Bible Study began this past Tuesday and will continue every Tuesday until June 10th. If you are interested, please join us, we start at 10:00 am.
HOLD THE DATE JUNE 7th Bridal Tea for Sam
Ladies of Glenbrook, come and celebrate with us the wedding of our special friend Samantha Black. We are having a bridal tea for Samantha on June 7th. There is a sign-up sheet on the front lobby table and it’s filling up fast! If you plan to attend, please let us know so we have numbers for preparation of the food. Thank you
St. Thomas à Becket Cricket Tournament
The cricket tournament returns on July 12th! An invitation to all churches in the area, including Glenbrook. No experience is required and if you would like to come out and watch that’s fine too! Save the date and if interested please speak to Pastor Ian. There is also a sign-up sheet on the front lobby table for those wishing to participate.
Looking for Coffee Volunteers
If anyone is interested in volunteering for coffee services on Sundays after the service, please let Admin know as we are a bit short staffed. Monthly or every other month or even just for the summer months??
Thank you!
Children and Youth Ministry
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are planning to restart our Sunday Nursery program. We are looking for volunteers to occasionally watch over our little ones in the nursery during our Sunday worship service. If you are interested in helping with this important ministry, please fill-in the signup list on the table in front of the sanctuary. Alternatively, you can contact Cindy Hallman directly if you have any questions.
-Conrad
Budget Position January to April 2025
The Board of Managers would like to ensure that the congregation is aware of the financial position and needs of Glenbrook and how they are being met through offerings. If you would like a more detailed breakdown of the funds, please reach out to Admin. We thank you for your generous stewardship and prayerful support.
May Schedule of Volunteers
Please let me know if there are any dates which I need to change or move for you 😊 If you would like to join the volunteer team even once every few months, let me know!
Service for Sunday May 18th, 2025
Please note that all services will be available on the SAME link each time. So click on the link below to watch all services live with us.
Enjoy the service!
https://www.youtube.com/c/GlenbrookPresbyterian/live
Scripture Reading:
John 12: 20-26 NRSVA
Philippians 1:12-26 NRSVA
Message: “Joy In Adversity” Pastor Ian McWhinnie
