June 28, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
As mentioned last week, this week’s “What’s New” is a Saturday edition as I was away. I hope you all had a great week. I was very lucky to have some fabulous weather up north, so I am so very grateful for that. There are some new announcements below including “Lemonade On the Lawn” so please be sure to scroll down. I will include Pastor Stephen’s note from last week in case anyone missed it, there is also a survey so be sure to fill it in. Lastly this Sunday is Pastor Ian’s last service with Glenbrook so please join us here or online for this special service.
-Andrea
LETTER & SURVEY FROM PASTOR STEPHEN
Hi folks
I met with Session this week, and we spoke about what the coming months might look like. While a Search Committee hasn’t been formed yet, I’ll be around and working through the summer, collaborating with both Session and members of the Glenbrook congregation to get things rolling throughout July and August.
I’m also working with the worship team to support Sunday worship services during this time and will be joining you on July 6 to “Preach the Pulpit Vacant” following Rev. Ian’s retirement at the end of June. (Though I may bump into you at Church events at Glenbrook prior to this)
In the meantime, I’d love to hear from congregation members about what they value most about being part of Glenbrook, their hopes and dreams for future mission and ministry, and any ways they might be able to contribute during this season of transition.
I put together a short survey here that will collect responses until mid July: https://forms.office.com/r/hKv29Z9X4J
Finally, I encourage you to continue praying for your community—especially for those on Session who carry particular leadership responsibilities during this time.
Thanks and God Bless
-Rev Stephen Rothery
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMNTS
Pastor Ian’s Retirement Party
Thank you to everyone that came out last Saturday for Pastor Ian’s retirement party, it was wonderful. Here we have Pastor Ian and Gwenna cutting the official retirement cake! Thank you again to Pastor Ian for all the love and dedication he has poured into Glenbrook over so many years. You will be missed!
It was a huge task to get all the emails out and get all the prep done beforehand. Thank you to everyone involved!
GLENBROOK SESSION
The Session of Glenbrook will be working together with the moderator Stephen Rothery as we move forward in a search for a new minister. Reach out to any of us for updates and know that we will keep all of this church family's needs in our hearts as we seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
LEMONADE ON THE LAWN
Lemonade On The Lawn VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
There will be a Sign-Up Sheet on the Lobby Table this Sunday for you to, pick a date and sign your name to take on the much-appreciated task of serving Lemonade after Summer Church Services.
The drinks will be pre-made so the task involves, using a rolling cart to bring outside a tablecloth, some cups, paper towel and the drinks from the fridge.
Your smiles and pre-pouring along with clean up afterwards are all that is required.
(A worship or greeter person will help get a table and the garbage can in and out.)
Calling on all to try something new in the coming months of change here in our church family...
Sign up and add to our enJOYment of summer.
RAW CARROT
Raw Carrot Soup Pick Up THIS Sunday
If you ordered soup, Thank You and to all who supported the Raw Carrot throughout the year we also thank you very much.
The most recent order will be ready for you to take home this Sunday from the orange table out in the Refreshment area. Most payments have been made, just bring cash if you still need to do so.
Saying a HUGE Thank You and GOODBYE to Victoria
The children and youth of our congregation along with some church family relatives and friends have really enjoyed the 6 weeks of programming Victoria has provided. There have been games, memory work, bible stories and friendship building. Now we break for the summer when some new Activity Bags and some new books for all ages will be placed in a prominent area for children and youth to make use of during the summer services.
More news about Sunday School and Children's and Youth Ministry will come as we move forward.
Please Remember that we need to offer our Appreciation to Natasha for acting as host in the Nursery every Sunday.
The Nursery will continue to be open for infants to the age of 4 years over the entire summer.
We NEED VOLUNTEERS to sign up for Nursery duty for the summer - Thank you for watching for an email from Lois.
Happy Summer to everyone!
-Cynthia
JUNE/JULY 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!
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
Our PWS&D Champion Ellys MacKenzie has been keeping us updated regarding World Refugee Day. Attention to the refugee crisis isn’t just 1 day, no one chooses to be a refugee. Refugees and internally displaced people are forced to flee their homes out of fear for their lives, safety and freedom.
For more information, please go to the link below.
Join the Canadian Foodgrains Bank World Refugee Day webinar on Conflict, Hunger and Humanitarian Access on June 19. Register here
World Refugee Day Webinar: Conflict, Hunger and Humanitarian Access | Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Peter used to support his family of five through farming and mat weaving, but climate change has made this increasingly difficult. Peter’s life changed with the help of cash transfers from a PWS&D emergency relief program supported by Canadian Foodgrains Bank.
SERVICE FOR SUNDAY JUNE 29th, 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 14: 1-7; 25-27 NRSVA
Philippians 4: 4-13; 19-20 NRSVA
Message: “The Peace of God” Pastor Ian McWhinnie
