January 9, 2025
Hello Glenbrook!
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas season and you are feeling refreshed as we settle in again for January. In this new year we are grateful for all the blessings we've had in 2025 and also grateful for its challenges and lessons. This year Glenbrook will continue to help others in need and we are ready to embark on a new year of community with everyone and new opportunities to connect and worship together.
It's been a while since I've added a devotional so I thought it might be nice to start January with a lovely one. Have a great week!
Andrea
DEVOTIONAL
OLD & COMFORTABLE
I love old, comfortable things. My home is old and comfortable; my furniture is old and comfortable, like sinking into my grandma's old horsehair chair. The dining room suite from my husband's youth hosts family and friends on festive occasions. Our friends and our kids' friends love to come here because it's like "home"; our friendships are old, and they feel comfortable.
Our old rock maple kitchen table and chairs were the first pieces of furniture I bought when we married, second hand, from a friend's grandma. It's been the center of many conversations at many meals, many birthday parties, and has shared many occasions of joy and sorrow. It's old, and it's comfortable.
The fur on my moccasins is wearing away and some might say I need new ones, but I like these; they're old and they're comfortable. I love it when my girls pass on the clothes they no longer wish to wear; they're old, and they're comfortable.
When someone asked as to why I used such an old version of the Bible, my answer was something to the effect that it was what I was used to. It's old, and it's comfortable. The printing is slightly larger than the one I used as a child, but the version is the same. It's the version I learned of the holy scriptures, and it's like an old friend.
I have tried the new revised editions, the Good News Bible, but I keep going back to my old one. It is my belief that no matter what version is read, people take from it their own interpretation of what God is saying to them. The important thing is that we read it, and try our best to live it. God's word is old, and his love, very comfortable.
Mary Daniel,
Nanaimo, BC
GLENBROOK ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
AGM - MARCH 1st
Please mark your calendars for the AGM on Sunday March 1st after the service. There will be a light lunch followed by the meeting. Reports are due to the office by February 15th.
Thank 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 appreciate
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
What are you doing this summer? Why not go to camp!!
Cairn is our Presbyterian Church Camp in Muskoka. Registration is now open for children and youth camps at Carin. They also have a number of all ages camps such as Family Camp, Women’s Wellness Weekend and Away at the Lake. Away at the Lake is new this year! It is an opportunity for you to experience camp with family and friends.
Please check the camp website or see Nancy Law for more information.
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 11 Laura F
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 11th, 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 Readings and the Message
Psalm 119:25-32, Galatians, 5:7, Mark 9: 20-27
Message: “Are We Running?”
