October 10, 2025
Hello, Glenbrook!
Thanksgiving is upon us again, and although it can be a wonderful time of gathering with family and friends, it can also be a very difficult time for many people. With that in mind I hope you all find even the smallest things to be grateful for and enjoy this weekend however you choose to spend it. There are some new announcements below so please be sure to scroll all the way down!
Please join us this Sunday October 12th we are blessed to have Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd join us he will also be here on October 19th
Today's Thought: Anyone can count the seeds in an apple... but only God can count the apples in a seed. – Author Unknown
Have a great week, everyone.
Andrea
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE
Vacancy Update from Pastor Steve
Session has appointed a Search Committee, and we held our first meeting this week.
The Search Committee members are:
Conrad Fujimoto, Elayne Thomson, Grace Thomas, Justice Agyemang, Margaret Leaver Power, Nancy Alexander, Samantha De Jourden, and Ward Pipher.
The first task of the committee will be to prepare a Congregational Profile. This will involve consultation with the congregation, likely beginning later in October or early November. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the process, or if you would like to share your hopes and dreams for Glenbrook, please feel free to speak with any of the committee members. Above all, I invite you to keep them in your prayers as they begin this important process of discernment.
Thanks, and God bless,
Pastor Steve
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
OUR NEW FAMILY OUTREACH CO-ORDINATOR
Please welcome our newest addition to the Glenbrook family!
“Hello! I am Nancy Law, your new Family Outreach Coordinator. My son and I have lived in Mississauga for the past 30 years. I have been involved with Children and Youth ministries at Dixie Presbyterian Church here in Mississauga. I also volunteer at The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre on Tuesday afternoons.
I have loved going to camp since I was 8 years old and am a huge Christian Camping supporter. I am part of Camp Cairn’s Alumni Committee. I truly do feel closest to God when I am in nature and love outdoor activities.
I play acoustic guitar and sing. My friends and I like to get together and play guitar, and we also host coffee houses several times a year.
In my professional life, I worked as a supply chain analyst for a Chemical company. I am now happily retired from that industry and delighted to be taking on this new role at Glenbrook.
A big welcome to Nancy and be sure to introduce yourselves when you see her!
RAW CARROT
Raw Carrot Soup Order Deadline October 26th
There are 3 Sundays to make your orders for any of the 7 regular flavours of yummy soup. The order will be picked up for you and brought back to church for November 2nd.
Please see the Lobby Table to write down your orders and payments can be made via etransfer to glenbrookpcevents@gmail.com.
VERY IMPORTANT REQUEST
Glenbrook is going to provide the food for a SATURDAY OPEN DOOR LUNCH. This will happen THIS SATURDAY OCTOBER 18th.
We need donations of cold sandwiches - 5 loaves in all. And dessert squares of cookies. We already have the soup for this meal from The Raw Carrot but do need your help with the rest. Please sign up and Cynthia or Geraldine will contact you to confirm.
We also had a lovely time out for lunch with last weeks Canada Foodgrains/Good Neighbor Project Friends.
JOIN OUR GLENBROOK GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD GRAINS CAMPAIGN THIS FALL!!
Last Sunday we celebrated the launch of our annual Food Grains Campaign. We welcomed our Good Neighbour Growing Project partners and Henry Reinders, Regional Representative for Ontario for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank who gave an inspiring message calling us to respond to critical world food needs. We thank God for calling us to this mission of mercy and love.
Our Good Neighbour campaign will run from Thanksgiving through November 23, 2025 (however, you may donate at any time).
Our goal is to reach $6,000 to support our Good Neighbour Project as it reaches out to bring relief to world food emergencies and food unsustainability.
NOTE: Our Canadian government through our partner Canadian Foodgrains Bank, provides additional funding of up to 4X this amount and grows our $6,000 contribution to $30,000!
For more information on our campaign, we invite you to visit our Food Grains exhibit in the lounge directly down the hallway from our sanctuary.
To donate
Offering envelope—designate for Good Neighbour campaign, place in offering plate.
Separate envelope—designate for Good Neighbour campaign, place in offering plate.
Online: e-transfer to treasurer@glenbrook.ca - designate for Food Grains Campaign.
Mail: Glenbrook Presbyterian Church, 3535 South Common Ct. Mississauga ON L5L 2B3 & designate for Food Grains Campaign.
Please enclose your name and address to receive a charitable donation receipt. Designate cheques for Glenbrook Presbyterian Church.
Thank you for your faithful response to God’s call to help our world neighbours!!
LADIES LUNCH
The next Ladies’ Lunch is scheduled for Tuesday October 28th. As mentioned before, if you would like to try a new venue and would like to organize that please keep in mind accessibility and cost. For now, it will be held at Mulligans’ Pub like last time. The sign-up sheet is in the front lobby.
Thanks!
STEVE BELL’S CONCERT MINISTRY
Christian singer -songwriter Steve Bell will be in Oakville for a special collaborative concert with renowned English poet Malcom Guite on Sunday, October 25th, 7:30 pm at Chartwell Church (228 Chartwell Rd).
Reduced ticket price of $30 for our congregation members with a coupon code CC2025. Please visit www.stevebell.com/events for tickets and more info.
Thank you!
ESL CLASSES
Spread the news!! ESL classes happen every Tuesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Come and join us, everyone is welcome!
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Below is the schedule for the Nursery, if there are any switches made please let the office know so they can update the schedule. The office number is 905-820-9860.
October 12 (Thanksgiving) - Rachel Alexander
October 19 Ann Roth
October 26 - Cynthia Starkey
REVENUE & EXPENSE (Jan-Aug 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.
OCTOBER 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!
Live Stream Issues - The Audio/Video team have been working to resolve periodic problems with the Live Stream of our Worship Services. Without going into the technical details of the cause of the problems and several attempts to fix these, Caroline and George believe they now have a resolution to the problem and have created a "checklist" of equipment settings that will be followed before each Service begins.
SERVICE FOR SUNDAY Oct 12th, 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
Order of Service
Welcome
Announcements
Video: “Live in Thanksgiving”
Call to Worship
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come Forever
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Children are dismissed to KIDS Sunday School
Praise and Worship
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Scripture Readings
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Luke 17:11-19
Message: St1
Communion
Invitation to the Table of the Lord
The Apostles’ Creed and Passing of the Peace
Prayers of Dedication, Thanksgiving and Intercession
Presentation and Distribution of the Elements
Closing prayer
Closing hymn
For the Beauty of the Earth
Benediction
Shalom My Friend
