September 26, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
We have a lot of announcements in this week’s “What’s New?” We are hoping to get volunteers for some key events so please make sure to scroll down to the Open Door and Muffins for Missions announcements. The need for food is growing as people are struggling to get food on their tables. These events are a great way to help people in our community get a good meal and to connect people with services they may need and letting people know they aren’t alone.
We have some special guests joining us in the next few weeks, this Sunday Sept 28th Rev. Victor Shepherd will be speaking, Oct 5th we will have Henry Reinders, the Regional Coordinator for Canadian Foodgrains Bank and our Good Neighbour partner and Oct 12th Rev. Victor will return.
Have a great week, everyone.
Andrea
A MESSGAE 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
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
GLENBROOK’S GOLF TOURNAMENT IS TOMORROW!
Get ready for the tournament, looks like its going to be a lovely day! Good luck to all.
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)
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 LUNCH THIS COMING THURSDAY OCTOBER 2ND.
We are indeed serving and providing lunch this coming Thursday, Oct 2nd [For 70 people]
We need 4 cooks to make Shepherds Pie (Cynthia can provide recipe or use your favorite).
We will need 70 buttered buns, 10 bags of tossed salad, cold drinks and 1 - 4 litre tub of vanilla ice cream.
The sign-up sheet will be on the table on Sunday. See Cynthia to confirm what you can provide.
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS – BAKERS NEEDED
October 5th will see the return of the much loved monthly event.
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We need bakers to bring in 1 dozen muffins each (5 dozen needed).
Please sign up at the lobby table.
All donations will be going to Presbyterian World Service and Development.
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
CONGRATS TO TALEB!
Prayers and Congratulations for Taleb and his family. Taleb is officially a Canadian Citizen!🍁
RAW CARROT
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 have begun, they happen every Tuesday from 9:30 am – 11:30 am. Come and join us, everyone is welcome!
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, Nancy A. and Cynthia. 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 SEPT
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!
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 28th - Anamika H
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 28th, 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: “Psalm 121 (A Song of Ascents)”
Call to Worship
My Life is in You, Lord
Everlasting God
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Children and Youth can go to Sunday School
Praise and Worship
Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me
Scripture Readings
Psalm 121
Mark 4:35-41
Message: God Our Keeper – Rev. Dr Victor Shepherd
Dedication of the Offering
We Give Thee But Thine Own
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Closing Hymn
Let Christian Faith and Hope Dispel
Benediction
Trees of the Fields
