Hello Glenbrook!
Here we are in mid November, the next few weeks will be full of exciting things here at Glenbrook with the Christmas season coming as well as our Cantata. I already heard "Rockin' around the Christmas Tree" this morning on the radio. We have some new announcements below including the gift card drive and the advent event so please make sure to scroll down. Have a great week, bundle up and see you next Friday!
Andrea
LADIES' LUNCH
The next Glenbrook Ladies' Lunch will be on Tuesday, November 24 at 12 noon at Swiss Chalet, 2155 Leanne Blvd, Mississauga. The Christmas festive meal is happening. 🌲🌲
There will be no lunch in December as we will be busy with Christmas activities. We will gather for lunch once again on Tuesday, January 26,2027.
Blessings, Bonnie
BIBLE STUDY
Bible studies have begun, please join us every Tuesday. We are currently diving into the book of Galatians. There is a sign-up sheet on the lobby table for all that wish to attend.
When: Tuesday 10 am - 11:30 am
Where: Hearth Room
❄️ CHRISTMAS CHOIR ❄️
Rehearsals for Christmas choir has started but please feel free to join us if you would like to participate. Practice starts at 7pm on Thursdays here at Glenbrook, if you are interested in joining please let Graciela know.
The Christmas concert is Saturday December 19th!
🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲We are looking for volunteers for Sunday School nursery, if anyone is interested can you please reach out to Ryan, thank you!
RECIPE PROJECT
Exciting last minute project! Completed yeah!
It has been a whirlwind ... and thank you to all who did contribute recipes to me this week. The company turning the material into a cookbook for us needed the recipes by Friday so it is in their hands now.
I was thankful for my love of cooking as recipes turned up in my search through my box at home from many past and present congregants. Notes on these entries will be printed as part of our church history and when we get them, these books will stand for 'Sharing Food = Sharing Love'.
Thanks again as we excitedly await the arrival of this project, hopefully before Christmas. Hmmm Stocking stuffer idea???
A GIFT CARD DRIVE TRADITION BEGINS
Glenbrook is invited to contribute $25 Gift Cards beginning next week November 22nd.
Walmart Gift Cards are the ideal but Tim Horton's cards also help especially, for those who are homeless clients of The Open Door.
A basket will be at the Sanctuary entry next Sunday for Card Drop Off.
Drive ends officially December 6th (although cards are always accepted at the Open Door). These particular cards need to be handed to patrons the week of the 7th to the 11th of December for the Open Doors Christmas celebrations.
Thanks in advance for your commitment to this project.
ADVENT EVENT
Traditionally Glenbrook has enjoyed an Advent Event with food, activity and an informal Christmas Carol sing on the Saturday before Advent begins. We have plans to make this happen again.
Saturday November 28th from 3pm- 6pm - Bingo, carol sing and chili meal
We will have a donation box available for the shelter items. This event is the final fundraiser before the February trip, it will be hosted and cooked by the team members who missed our previous Junk in the Trunk event. Stay tuned for more details. Above all, this is a cherished tradition with a meaningful purpose and fun for everyone!
GOOD NEIGHBOUR PROJECT
Visitors from Thorndale will be in service this Sunday to formally receive Glenbrook's collected donations for this year.
Maybe say hi and thank you to them, for their work on the farms.
Thank you once again!
WEDNESDAY MEN'S FELLOWSHIP GROUP (formerly Tuesdays)
The Erin Mills Church Campus (EMCC) is trying to revive the former Tuesday Men’s Fellowship Group.
Please come and lend a hand with the little jobs that help keep our campus (St. Thomas à Becket church and Glenbrook Presbyterian church) running smoothly; then stay for coffee and fellowship.
Whether you’re handy with tools or simply willing to lend a hand, your help is greatly appreciated. From 10:00am – 11 :30am followed by fellowship.
“Many hands make light work, and good fellowship makes it even better”.
Please see the sign-up sheet.
Thank you
Ingrid Brown
On behalf of the EMCC Board of Directors.
ESL CLASSES
ESL Classes have started, please share with your neighbours and help spread the invitation to anyone who would like to join our classes. They are held every Tuesday from 9:30 am - 11:30 am.
Everyone is welcome.
Thanks, Cindy
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NOVEMBER 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.
SUNDAY SERVICE FOR NOVEMBER 15th, 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 Reading
James 1:5-18
Message: From Trial to Triumph
