October 24, 2025

Hello Glenbrook!

Hello again, well how about those Toronto Blue Jays?  It’s good to see people celebrating out in the streets and seeing people happy! Even if you don’t watch baseball, the energy definitely changes people’s moods, and I’ve even noticed strangers engaging in conversations about baseball everywhere I go. It’s quite nice to see especially since it’s hard to have connections with strangers in bigger cities.  Sending the team all the best for tonight’s game!

Upcoming speakers at Glenbrook are Brian Irwin on October 26th, Nov 2nd and Nov 9th will be Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd.

Today's Thought: God writes the gospel not in the Bible alone, but on trees and flowers and clouds and stars. – Martin Luther

Have a great week,

Andrea

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE

Vacancy Update from Pastor Steve

Session has appointed a Search Committee, and we held our second 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

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 date:

SUNDAY OCT 26th service; there will be a Fire Drill.  For STAB there will be a Fire Drill for the 8am Service as well. 

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!

RAW CARROT SOUP ORDER DEADLINE OCTOBER 26th

This is the LAST Sunday 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

MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS IS COMING AGAIN - TIME IS FLYING

Bakers Needed, Sign Up is on the Lobby Table.

CAMP CAIRN ANNIVERSARY EVENT

“Echoes and Embers” is Camp Carin’s 95th Anniversary celebration event.  It is on Saturday, November 1 at Trinity York Mills Presbyterian Church.

See the details below or talk to Nancy for more information.

For more info

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 

JOIN OUR GLENBROOK GOOD NEIGHBOUR FOOD GRAINS CAMPAIGN THIS FALL

Our goal is to reach $6,000 to support our Good Neighbour Food Grains Project as it reaches out to bring relief to world food emergencies and food unsustainability.  Two weeks into our campaign we have made amazing progress in our donations!!  Our new total is now just over $5,000.!!!

We’d love to exceed our goal as we did last year.   Check the thermometer at our Food Grains exhibit to see our donations grow.

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.

Separate envelope—designate for Good Neighbour campaign, place in offering plate.

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!!!

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 NOVEMBER – DECEMBER

Below is the new schedule for the Nursery, if there are any switches made please let the office know so they can update the schedule.

October 26 -     Cynthia

November 2 -   Elayne

November 9 -   Anamika

November 16 - Elaine

November 23 - Nancy

November 30 - Ann

December 7-       Rachel

December 14 - Elayne

December 21-    Cynthia

December 28-    Anamika

The office number is 905-820-9860.

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 26th, 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

Deuteronomy 8:11-18

Luke 18:15-30

Message: Luke 18:15-30 – Brian Irwin