January 16, 2025
Hello Glenbrook!
I hope everyone is doing well and everyone made it out of that storm ok. The roads were no fun at all. We have a lot of announcements in this newsletter so be sure to scroll all the way down. Have a great weekend everyone!
Andrea
MEN'S LUNCH
The Men's lunch will take place once again on Wednesday January 21st at noon at Mulligan's Pub. There will be a sign up sheet for all that are interested in attending.
LADIE'S LUNCH
Glenbrook Ladies’ Lunch next luncheon date is Tuesday, January 27th at 12 noon
We are trying a new venue:
Sunbeam Grill
Tel: 905-829-0123
2501 Hampshire Gate, Oakville, ON, L6H 0A4
First light west of Winston Churchill & Dundas intersection on Dundas.
Same plaza as Brown’s Social and across from Value Village.
Peace and Blessings,
Bonnie Roberts
PASTORAL SEARCH UPDATE
With the congregational profile completed and submitted to the Ministry and Church Vocations office at the end of December, Pastor Steve Rothery, our interim moderator, has begun reviewing profiles sent to him by the national office for our search committee’s consideration. Our committee will meet on Monday, January 19th to begin preparing for interviews which includes generating questions for prospective candidates. The following week, we will meet with Steve to review profiles that have been submitted and any new ones that arrive in the meantime. We continue to ask the congregation to uphold the committee in prayer as we work together through our process.
Thank you
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Glenbrook Presbyterian Church
January 15th 2026
We are looking for 3 Members at Large to attend our monthly Board of Managers meetings
We meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at the church, except July and August.
The Board of Managers is a team of approximately 10 people who serve the Lord and our Church Community as it pertains to the operation of the building, and various other committees.
Areas include Envelope Secretary, Treasurer/Bookkeeper, Health and Safety, Fire, Security, Insurance and tracking Assets, and Leading with Care.
This role is ideal for someone who is willing to contribute to the committee, share ideas, and support the work of the Board, but not have a specific portfolio to manage.
If you are someone that has a banking background, this would be helpful to our committee, or if you have a background in Fire Safety, this would also be an asset to the Board.
Responsibilities:
Attend regular meetings once per month
Participate in the discussions
Bring forward ideas or concerns from the perspective of a broader member-at-large stance
Assist with general tasks as needed
Benefits of Joining:
Servingthe Lord with your given Spiritual gifts
Build connections with others within the church
Learn how the church operates behind the scenes
If interested:
Please see Margaret Leaver-Power, Chair Board of Managers
Call 905-330-7273
AGM - MARCH 1st
Please mark your calendars for the AGM onSunday March 1st after the service. There will be a light lunch followed by the meeting. Reports are due to the office by February 15tThank you!
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS
Our first Muffins for Mission Sunday was January 4. Mission Go Scotland was the focus of our campaign this month. As some of you may know, Alan and Tricia Smillie used to be youth leaders here at Glenbrook. They are now with Mission Go Scotland. We raised $ 237.50 to support their work. Your donations are greatly appreciated!
OPEN DOOR
Our first Open Door lunch date is Thursday February 5th.
Donations of desserts (maybe cupcakes this time) and of salads will be needed.
Please see the Lobby Table Sign Up Sheet this Sunday. There are 3 Sundays before we need to know where all the donations are coming from. Thanks in advance.
GLENBROOK GAMES NIGHT!
Please join us on Saturday, January 17th from 6:30-8:30 pm for a Games Night at Glenbrook.
Have fun playing one of our games or bring one of yours to share. Refreshments provided.
CAMP CAIRN
Registration is open for summer sessions at camp! Camp Cairn is our Presbyterian Church Camp in Muskoka. There are many programs for children and youth and several all-ages programs that open to everyone. For more information about camp, please visit their website: www.ilovecamp.org. Nancy Law would be happy to answer any questions you may have about camp.
COLDEST NIGHT OF THE YEAR WALK
People walk in the Coldest Night of the Year Walk (CNOY) to support organizations that help those in need. This year Nancy Law will be walking to raise money for The Dam Youth Drop-In Centre. DAM is an acronym for Develop, Assist and Mentor. This is what they do at The Dam. It is a welcoming space for all youth. If you would like to join in the walk, please let her know. If you cannot join us, I hope that you will consider helping us in our fundraising efforts. To join the walk or to donate, please see the link below.
TAX RECEIPTS
Don’t Forget!
March to December 2025 Tax Receipts Available.
Your tax receipts are ready! Receipts have been emailed to those with registered email addresses. If we do not have your email on file, please contact the church office to arrange an alternate pickup or delivery.
Note: You will notice that we have issued two separate tax receipts for your 2025 donations.
Earlier last year, the CRA confirmed that donations made up to February 28, 2025, could be deducted on 2024 tax returns. To accommodate this, we split our reporting into two distinct periods:
The first receipt was issued on March 2, 2025, covering donations made in January and February.
The second receipt covers the remainder of the year, from March to December 2025, was issued on January 3, 2026.
We have provided both to ensure you have complete records for your filings.
Thank you,
Selene
NURSERY SCHEDULE JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH
Below is the new 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.
January 18 Nancy A.
January 25 Elayne T.
February
February 1 Cynthia S.
February 8 Ann R.
February 15 Rachel A.
February 22 Anamika H.
March
March 1 Laura F.
March 8 Nancy A.
March 15 Elayne T.
March 22 Cynthia S.
March 29 Rachel A.
JANUARY 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 JANUARY 18th, 2026
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 and Sermon Title
Genesis 17:1-8, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-12, John 14:1-9, Mark 1:14-15
Sermon: What is Faith? Listen to the testimony of four witnesses.
