August 15, 2025

Hello Glenbrook,

Happy Friday everyone, there are a few new announcements this week so please be sure to scroll down.  I’m not sure how we got to mid August so quickly but here we are! 

There is a lot of construction going on around the Church, so be aware when driving down the street as there are machines and equipment all over the place. The new recreation centre behind Glenbrook is coming along and it’s quite big! The new building will have a huge pool with warm water therapy, a gymnasium, library, and a fitness centre.  I’m sure it will be beautiful when completed.

Just a reminder that we have some special guests joining us in the next few Sunday Services.

This Sunday August 17th Samantha de Jourdan will be joining us, August 24th will be Pastor Steven and on August 31 we will have Chris Starkey

The ladies of Glenbrook have also organized a luncheon so be sure to get all the details below!

Have a great week everyone,

Andrea

Update from Pastor Steve

Hi Folks, I hope you are enjoying your summer.  In terms of the next steps at Glenbrook, I also just want to give a bit of an update. I met with Session a few weeks ago and we decided that we would not seek to appoint an “Interim Minister” for 1-2 years but rather would continue to focus on Pulpit supply start the process of forming a search committee.

The pulpit supply for Sunday services will be covered by a range of different people over the summer and I am working on finding someone who can provide more consistent preaching for October through to Christmas.

In terms of the Search Committee, this is a Session responsibility, so they are currently seeking to discern how best to form this committee to help Glenbrook take the next steps to fill the vacancy.

Thanks and God Bless

-Pastor Steve

GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS

VOLUNTEER POSITION

We are looking for a person with Accounting or Bookkeeping knowledge to assist with our financials.

Please contact Margaret Leaver-Power at mlpower@cogeco.ca

Thank you very much

Margaret

MENS LUNCH

The Men’s lunch will take place on Wednesday August 20th at noon.  Please sign up if you plan on attending. The sign-up sheet is on the front lobby table.  Thank you!

WOMEN’S LUNCH

Ladies of Glenbrook, why should the men have all the luncheon dates & no dirty dishes?

Would you like to gather for Lunch on Wednesday, August 27th, at noon?

For our first outing, I thought we could check out

Mulligan’s Pub & Grill in Woodchester Plaza (2458 Dundas St. W)

as the men seem very satisfied with the food, the cost and the service.

Contact person: Bonnie Roberts

GLENBROOK’S RYDER CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Saturday September 27th

Location: Oakville Executive’s Angel’s View 9-hole Golf Course

4414 Fourth Line Oakville, ON L6M 4E8

http://www.oakvillegolf.ca/directions.html

The first tee time is 2 PM with the following groups in 9-minute intervals

(Please arrive by 1:30 PM)

Golf Fees

Golf - $48.00 Payable at the Pro Shop

Club rentals: $12 for a half-set

Pull carts: $7 after tax.

Power cars: $13 per rider

Power carts must be reserved one week in advance

Prize Fund: $8.00 per golfer

Dinner: $5.00 per person

Prize and Dinner Funds to be paid one week in advance, e-transfers are accepted

The post-game dinner is scheduled to be held in the Hearth Room.

If you wish to participate, please email geothompson@me.com by September 4th or use the sign-up in sheet in the lobby.

AFTER SCHOOL CARE NEEDED

We are looking for someone (in-house) who can provide after-school care for a 7-year-old who attends Sawmill Valley Public School. Please contact us at the office if you or someone you know can provide after-school care.

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.

August

August 17th – Anamika H

August 24th – Elayne T

August 31st - Laura F

Thank you to everyone for their time!

AUGUST 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 AUGUST 17th, 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

                 Lamentations 3:16-25

                 Romans 5:1-11

Message: Great is Thy Faithfulness