October 17, 2025
Hello Glenbrook!
I hope everyone is doing well, as we enter the cooler months it’s lovely to walk along trails, this weather is perfect for that. It’s amazing how busy all the little animals are preparing for the long winter months ahead. It’s a lot of work gathering all those nuts! I would guess the next 2 weeks will be peak colours around here, the Credit River area is already looking beautiful. We have many announcements in this week’s e-mail so please be sure to read them all.
A quick mention about Nursery volunteers. Our volunteer list is quite short, and it becomes very challenging to cover all the Sundays so if anyone is available ladies OR gentlemen for Sunday nursery volunteering, please let us know, you can email the office or leave us a message by phone or by person. Thank you!
Keep well, enjoy your week and don’t forget to join us this Sunday October 19th we are blessed to have Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd join us and Brian Irwin will join us on October 26th.
-Andrea
IN MEMORIAM
With heavy hearts we remember the life and legacy of John Sterns who passed away on October 7th, 2025. John served as Chair of the Erin Mills Campus (EMCC) for 39 years, wisely shepherding members through many changes and challenges across both churches. He helped spearhead numerous projects that benefited the entire community. His passing leaves a profound void at EMCC and in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him. In meetings, he was thoughtful and fair. In moments of challenge, he was a steady hand. He reminded us that leadership is not about power, but about service.
The Board mourns not just the loss of a chair but the absence of a cherished friend whose presence made us better.
Our deepest condolences to Christie, Rebecca, and Danielle during this very difficult time.
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!
FIRE DRILL & CRITICAL ATTACK
Please be advised that there will be a fire drill & critical attack demonstration on the different alarm sounds on the following dates:
SUNDAY OCT 19th service; there will be a demonstration on the different alarm sounds for fire and for a critical attack.
SUNDAY OCT 26th service; there will be a Fire Drill. For STAB there will be a Fire Drill for the 8am Service as well.
RAW CARROT SOUP ORDER DEADLINE OCTOBER 26th
There are 2 more 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
A QUICK MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW FAMILY OUTREACH CO-ORDINATOR
As someone who is new at Glenbrook, it was my absolute pleasure to attend The Open Door lunch on Saturday. It gave me a chance to see the church at work in the community. I wanted to thank everyone who donated food, those who came out to serve and those who support this mission with prayer. It is so greatly appreciated by so many! Thank you!!
Nancy
CAMP CAIRN ANNIVERSARY EVENT
Glen Mhor Camp is 95 years old this year and now part of the Cairn Family of Camps. This year we have been having fun gathering memories, telling stories, and celebrating camp! We have an anniversary celebration called Echoes and Embers coming up on Saturday, November 1 at Trinity Presbyterian Church in York Mills. There will be singing, performances, stories, food, and a silent auction. If you are interested in learning more about this event, getting tickets or just reminiscing about camp, please talk to Nancy.
There is a link to tickets and donations below. All money raised will go to directly to camp!
For more information
Email: ilovecamp.org
Or visit: https://www.ilovecamp.org/anniversary-events
FAMILY FELLOWSHIP EVENTS
As the Family Outreach Coordinator, I will be creating and leading programs for the congregation with a focus on children, youth, and families. In order to do this effectively, I will need input from you. Please join me in a discussion regarding future church-wide fellowship opportunities. I would like to hear what has worked in the past and what hasn’t. I would love to hear your ideas for future fellowship events. Please meet me after church on Sunday, November 2 in the Hearth room to get the discussion started.
-Nancy
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!
JOIN OUR GLENBROOK GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD GRAINS CAMPAIGN THIS FALL
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.
To donate:
Offering envelope or your own blank envelope—designate for Good Neighbour campaign/Foodgrains and place in offering plate.
Online: e-transfer to treasurer@glenbrook.ca - designate for Foodgrains Campaign.
Thank you for your faithful response to God’s call to help our world neighbours!!!
THE MIKE JANZEN BAND
The Mike Janzen band is coming to Tyndale University in North York, Toronto on November 9th, 2025. The McWhinnie’s son in law Silas Friesen is also in this band!
“Melding jazz, pop and classical styles, Mike Janzen brings an imaginative and fresh voice to the current music scene. From soul-stirring songwriting to mesmerizing piano solos, Mike’s music is approachable and hits the deep places of the heart. The JUNO- and GMA-nominated musician has performed in concert halls, churches and festivals across North America, combining undeniable talent with a desire to create music that draws attention to the Maker.”
Tickets are available through Tickemaster
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 19 - Rose Ali
October 26 - Cynthia Starkey
REVENUE & EXPENSE (Jan-Sept 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/NOV 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 19th, 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 Readings
Micah 6:1-8
Matthew 10:5-16
Message: Mandate for a Congregation - Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd
