December 5, 2025
Hello Glenbrook!
I do hope everyone is doing well. Every year I try to organize myself and grab some early little gifts here and there and really try to avoid the holiday crowds and malls. Do I manage to accomplish this? Of course not! But I do try 😄. I did make my way to a Christmas Market last weekend and picked up a few little things from some local artisans which is always nice. I hope you all have a lovely week and manage to get to some events here at Glenbrook in December, details are listed below.
A reminder that for the duration of Advent please join us to sing some Christmas carols before Sunday Service. We would like to start the carols at around 9:45am, see you there.
We have Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd speaking at Glenbrook this Sunday December 7thand 14th.
Have a great week!
Andrea
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPEN DOOR
Hello to everyone in our Glenbrook Family. It has been a Glenbrook custom to purchase gift cards and give them to The Open-Door Outreach Ministry this time each year. These cards will allow clients of the Open-Door Ministry at Square One to receive funds that will give them an opportunity to make seasonal purchases for themselves and their families.
Ideally, you buy the cards and bring them to church OR use the glenbrookpcevents@gmail.com to e-transfer amounts that you wish to be purchased on your behalf. These cards will be delivered to the Open-Door for distribution to those in need.
You can give donations designated “For Open Door Gift Cards” with your offering. Offering stewards will let me know the amount of funds allocated for this initiative and Glenbrook will get the proper number of $25 Walmart gift cards. Each client from the Open Door will receive a $25 Walmart gift card. We wish all funds to be received at church by Wednesday December 10th.
May you all be blessed as you reach out to be the hands of Jesus this Christmas.
-Cynthia
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS
It is Muffins for Mission Sunday! Proceeds from today’s sales will go to the Open Door.
Your generosity will be greatly appreciated by so many!!
Thank you!
-Nancy
SOUP IN A STOCKING???
Odd, maybe but we think you could give soup as a Christmas gift to family and/or friends. After all who doesn't want help deciding what to have for a nutritious lunch?
You can make your order at the lobby table today and next Sunday OR there is a new way for Glenbrook to order. Go to https://raw-carrot-champions.square.site/
then just browse, choose, and pay by entering the code, GLENBROOK in the "Coupon or Gift Card" field. Your order will automatically be grouped and picked up with any of Glenbrook's orders
-Cynthia
LADIES AND MENS LUNCH
The monthly lunches will resume in January 2026. See you then!
SENIORS’ CHRISTMAS TEA & SOCIAL
Senior Christmas Tea & Social will be held this coming Thursday, December 11th from 1:30 -3:30pm. All are welcome to join the festivities. We will be serving hot drinks & desserts. Thank you to Cindy & Don Hallman who will be hosting our carol sing a long. Please put your name down on the sign up sheet if you are planning to attend. Also, there will be a sign up sheet for bakers Please drop baking off at church on Thursday morning. Any left over baking will be kept for this years Christmas Concert on December 20th.
Please contact Geraldine McCauley @ 416-574-9333 if you have any questions.
A FAMILY CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Glenbrook will host a Christmas Celebration for our families and families in our community. It is on Friday, December 12th from 5:30-7:30 pm. We will share a meal together (provided by Glenbrook) and enjoy crafts, games, songs and Christmas Stories. Please sign up or contact us to let us know if you can come.
-Nancy
2025 GLENBROOK CHRISTMAS CONCERT CANTATA
Celebrate Christmas with us at Glenbrook’s annual Christmas Cantata.
Saturday, December 20 from 2:00 – 4:00.
Delicious homemade desserts and hot apple cider will be served as refreshments.
Choir practice is 7:00 on Thursday nights.
NURSERY SCHEDULE DECEMBER
Below is the new schedule for the Nursery, if there are any switches made please let the office know so the schedule can be updated. The office number is 905-820-9860.
December 7 - Rachel
December 14 - Elayne
December 21 - Cynthia
December 28 - Anamika
DECEMBER 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 Dec 7th, 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.
https://www.youtube.com/c/GlenbrookPresbyterian/live
Please note that all services will be available on the SAME link each time.
Scripture Readings
Isaiah 35:10
Titus 2:11-14
Luke 1:26-38
Message: Born of the Virgin Mary – Rev. Dr Victor Shepherd
