September 3, 2025
Good morning everyone,
It is Wednesday September 3rd, I don’t usually send out the newsletter midweek, but we had some issues sending the What’s New last Friday so I am attempting to re-send it today. If you did receive it already, please disregard this email. We are looking into some solutions on this matter because it does seem to happen every now and then. Thank you for your patience 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 from 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
DEVOTIONAL
On Eagle’s Wings
Living in Northern Ontario, I had occasion about a week ago, to travel even further north to a meeting. The day was warm, sometimes overcast, sometimes brilliantly sunny. Since I was not driving, I was in the passenger side of the car dozing fitfully. As we passed a wooded area, on the dead branch of a tree sat a magnificent bald eagle. One has only to see one of these wonderful birds to stare in awe and wonder at their majesty and power: the great eye that misses nothing, the white head and tail that gleam in the sunlight, the mighty wings that allow it to swoop and soar on the wind, and the great talons that lift considerable weight.
The scriptures, particularly the Psalms, refer often to the eagle. Both Psalm 90 and 91 can only refer to these powerful creatures. In these Psalms God is likened unto the great eagle. The author of these writings sees and understands the love and protection, the might and power of God for all of His creation, and the likeness is very real when one actually sees the bird. We spent the balance of our trip discussing how God lifts us up on eagles' wings: how he protects and loves us as the eagle protects and loves its young; and how we can, as we are told by the prophet Isaiah, soar on eagles' wings. We can "run and not grow weary", we can "walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
As we go about our daily tasks, wherever we are in the world, let us look around and see the glory of our loving God reflected in all that He has created.
Prayer: God of power and might, you reveal yourself to us in your creation. We thank you that we have eyes to see and ears to hear the wonders of our world, and through them to see the hand that made them. Thank you, Lord. Amen.
Mary Whitson
Fenwick, Ontario, Canada
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXCITING NEWS!
The Session of Glenbrook would like to announce and have your help with a new endeavour.
There is currently a new part-time job position being offered for a Family Outreach Co-Ordinator. This job is posted on Indeed and on the Presbyterian Church of Canada website. Where you come in, is to spread the word about this position, to invite qualified persons to work with and for this great church family. You can ask Cynthia Starkey for details or take a look on our lobby table at the Job Description. Please keep this whole process in your prayers.
Here is the link to the indeed job posting
https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=81f49c84af488c11&from=shareddesktop_copy
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. Please bring your children starting Sunday September 7th to join in on this valuable and fun experience.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
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 time 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
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 if you know someone who 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.
September
September 7th - Rachel A
September 14th - Ann R
September 21st - Nancy A
September 28th - Anamika H
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!
