September 19, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
I hope everyone is doing well. It looks like the “What’s New” reached everyone with no hiccups last Friday and so for that I am grateful!
I was on the shores of Lake Huron last weekend and I could notice the leaves are slightly turning colour around there. Apparently, the Northern Lights were quite visible as close as Barrie last Sunday night which is pretty incredible! We have quite a full newsletter today so be sure to scroll all the way down, have a great week and see you next Friday.
We received an e-mail from Margaret Mills, as you all know she celebrated her 100th birthday recently and Irene and George went to visit her and brought her flowers and a card. The email reads;
Dear Friends,
Thank you for sending the beautiful birthday card. It is a treasure! As Irene read the names, I was able to recall your faces. I miss being able to attend church services and seeing you all. But I am thankful that I can regularly be part of the service on my computer.
God's blessing on you all
Margaret Mills
A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR STEVE
Vacancy Update from Pastor Steve
First, Session recently approved the formation of a Search Committee which will be responsible for putting together a congregational profile to start advertising the vacancy within the broader PCC. We are aiming to have our first meeting in the next week or so and will share some updates as they come.
Secondly, Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd has offered to provide consistent supply preaching at Glenbrook over the coming months. We are working through the details of confirming this at the Presbytery meeting that happens this week.
Continue to keep Glenbrook in your prayer and continue to encourage and support one another during this time of transition. 😊
Pastor Stephen Rothery
Lead Minister | Knox Presbyterian Church
DEVOTIONAL
This Devotion is for Margaret Mills as I know she loves reading them in the “What’s New” and it reminded me of something she said to me over the phone the other day. She said “time flies” in regard to how fast the years go by and so I found this Devotion very fitting. Enjoy!
What Time is it?
I have a mantle clock. It needs winding about once a week. Because it chimes the hour, re-setting it is a pain if I forget to wind it and it stops, because I would have to allow all the chimes to cycle. So, when it stops, I wind up the two springs, but it doesn't start by itself. One little bump will send it into motion. So, I wait. 9:43. 10:34. 11:15. When the day gets to the right time, I give it a bump, and away it goes, telling the right time.
This time, I was waiting for 9:30 to come. I was busy as I waited, washing dishes, tidying up, checking emails. Then, it was time. Bump. And I thought about God — and the right time. At the right time, in His grand scheme, things will happen — not in my time. Sometimes, I try to hurry God along, and it doesn't work very well. Everything is wrong, out of sync, mixed up, like my clock chiming at the wrong hour.
It takes patience to wait: eyes and hearts to know when to move in God's plan. God has a time. It is the right time. May we all have ears to hear and eyes to see God's timing.
Nan St. Louis
Durham, Ontario, Canada
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
EDEN FOOD FOR CHANGE
Chris and Cynthia delivered about 8 pounds of tomatoes this week to Eden For Change, all harvested from plot #1 from the Glenbrook garden. If you would like to learn more about Eden Food for Change, please visit their website at
Thanks to everyone who looks after the garden with such love!
FOOD GRAINS SUNDAY
Coming soon! On Sunday October 5th we will celebrate our Good Neighbour Food Grains partnership with Guest Speaker Henry Reinders, Regional Coordinator for Canadian Foodgrains Bank and our Good Neighbour partners. We will be launching our Glenbrook fall campaign for our Good Neighbour growing project which responds amazingly to God’s call to reach those in desperate need in our world. Thank you for your faithful support!
-D.Hallman
LADIES LUNCH
Our next Glenbrook Ladies Lunch will be on Tuesday, September 30th at noon at Mulligans Pub at Woodchester Plaza. Bonnie has mentioned that if anyone has recommendations or suggestions for another restaurant, please let her know.
You can reach her at blroberts@sympatico.ca
There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby for anyone that would like to attend!
OPEN DOOR LUNCHES
Just a quick note that Glenbrook will be looking after 3 lunches being served here before Christmas. The dates we have accepted are Thursday October 2nd, Saturday, October 18th and Thursday, November 20th. More on this endeavour to come in a few weeks.
The cooler weather of Fall is upon us and thoughts of warm soup are wafting in. Geraldine and Cynthia are making plans about this season of Raw Carrot Ordering. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks.
The Raw Carrot Enterprise has always had a special opportunity offer, to enjoy 10 months of delicious, handcrafted, limited-edition soup, made in small batches and available exclusively to Soup of the Month members.
If you are interested in joining Soup of the Month, see Geraldine or Cynthia at coffee time to learn how to join. Look for the orange table.
ESL CLASSES
Spread the news!! ESL classes began this Tuesday September 9th, and it was full of familiar faces. ESL will continue every Tuesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Come and join us, everyone is welcome!
CAR FOR SALE
A member of the congregation has a 2023 Hyundai Venue with low mileage for sale. If you are interested, please leave your info with Admin.
EXCITING NEWS UPDATE!
The part-time position for a Family Outreach Co-Ordinator has received a large amount of attention on Indeed, this is great news. The Interview team includes Ward Pipher, Nancy Alexander and myself Cynthia Starkey. Please keep us in prayer as we move towards finding a new person to join the staff and church family.
ANNOUNCING THE BEGINNING OF A SUNDAY SCHOOL PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER
Children and Youth grades Kindergarten to grade eight may begin their Sunday with family in the sanctuary for worship and then go to The Hearth Room for some scriptural learning, active games, crafts and social time.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
More volunteers needed, if you can see yourself in Sunday School join us as we learn about God's love and our friend Jesus, play like a child, have goldfish crackers, create a lasting impact!
Join Sunday School, all lessons and materials provided.
Sign up in the Lobby!
SUNDAY SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Our friend and church family member Aranka is in need of rides to and from Glenbrook for Sunday services.
We are looking forward for a 2-month period to start, please note that space for her walker will be required.
If this is something you might be able to assist with there is a sign-up sheet in the front lobby or you can also call the administration office and let them know.
Thank you in advance for your care and attention to this request.
GLENBROOK’S GOLF TOURNAMENT
There is a sign-up sheet on the front table for people to bring salads and desserts. Please leave your name and what you choose to bring. Thank you
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.
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.
September
September 21st - Nancy A
September 28th - Anamika H
Thank you to everyone for your time!
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.
SEPTEMBER/OCT 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 SEPT 21st, 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: “How to Get Rich”
Call to Worship
Lord Reign in Me
All My Ways are Known to You
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Children and Youth can go to Sunday School
Praise and Worship
The Potter’s Hand
Scripture Readings
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31
Message: True Riches - Dr. Victor Shepherd
Dedication of the Offering
We Give Thee But Thine Own
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Closing Hymn
Refiner’s Fire
Benediction
The Trees of the Field
Have a great week,
Andrea
