Friday, March 13, 2026
Hello Glenbrook!
Good afternoon everyone, yesterday I could see some tulips starting to peek out from the ground just outside my window, today they are covered with snow! It's incredible how life starts to appear after those dark winter months yet somehow they manage to come back to life in the spring and then we get another snowfall and they persevere! Its a great metaphor for life actually, even in the darkest coldest nights you must keep going and have faith. On that note, please be careful out there as the roads are slippery. There are some new announcements as well.
Have a great week,
Andrea
CHOIR PRACTICE
Choir practices for the Good Friday and Easter Sunday services started yesterday and will continue every Thursday until April 9th, practice starts at 7 pm.
MEN'S LUNCH
Hello folks! The Men's Lunch will take place on Wednesday March 18th at noon at Mulligan's Pub.
There is a sign-up sheet in the lobby for all those who wish to attend. Thank you!
LADIE'S LUNCH
The next Ladie's Lunch will be on Tuesday, March 24th at 12 noon. We will gather at Chuck's Road House, Westdale Mall, 1151 Dundas St W, Mississauga, ON L5C. chucksroadhouse.com Please see sign up on the front lobby table so reservations can be made.
Chucks Road House Mississauga Location Westdale Mall - 905-277-3437
Thank you!
MISSIONS AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE SPECIAL GUESTS -MARCH 22nd
The Missions and Outreach Committee eagerly awaits a special opportunity coming to Glenbrook’s service on Sunday March 22nd. Ed and Brenda Stein, leaders of the Wingham Willing Workers will lead us through the build trip that John and his son took part in.
A light meal of El Salvadorian foods will be offered following the service. We will eat a Pupusa with coleslaw and salsa on top. For dessert we will have a 3 milk cake which is very yummy. To wash it all down there will be a fruit Salad Punch. Hopefully this gets you interested in joining us and our guests from Shelter next Sunday. PLEASE SIGN UP so that the Missions and Outreach Committee can cook the right amount of food.
WOMEN'S DAY LUNCHEON
We will host a Women’s Luncheon on Saturday, April 18 from 11am-2pm for the women from Glenbrook and St. Thomas A Becket churches. Emma Goldstein from PWS&D will be speaking about the work they are doing to help women in their international ministries. Please sign up if you are interested in attending. A free will offering is appreciated on the day of the event.
GLENBROOK PRAYER CHAIN
This is just a reminder to folks that Glenbrook has prayer support available for its members and adherents online as well as after church on Sunday mornings. If you have a prayer request, you may email it to prayer@glenbrook.ca and it will be distributed to our team of "Prayer Warriors." Please include the exact wording you would like used in the request. If you are not currently a member of the prayer team and would like to join so you receive congregational prayer requests, please email Ward Pipher at wardpipher@rogers.com, and he will add you to the team list.
"Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I with them." Matthew 18:20 NIV
PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE
Our Search Committee continues to meet regularly and will begin interviewing on March 16 for the senior pastor position. Please continue to pray for the work of the team and especially for Pastor Stephen Rothery as he guides our team through this significant process in the life of our church. While it is not appropriate for members of the search committee to discuss any of the candidates outside of the committee, if you have questions about the process, please feel free to speak with any members of the team.
Ward Pipher, on behalf of the Pastoral Search Committee
OPEN DOOR
Toiletries Drive for the Open Door is running until Easter
During Lent, we will be collecting donations of toiletries for the Open Door.
Toiletries (deodorant, body wash, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap)
Diapers (baby and adult), Pull-Ups (size 3,4, 5)
Feminine hygiene products
We will have a basket available to collect donations by the front table.
Thank you for helping our neighbours in need!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS
BEHOLD High School Youth Retreat
Camp Cairn will host this high school youth retreat on the weekend of June 5-7 at Camp Cairn near Baysville, ON. Register by May 2nd.
COLLECTIVE 2026
The Presbyterian Church in Canada and The United Church of Canada will host a gathering of youth (14-18), young adults (19-25) and youth leaders (18+) from across Canada. This conference is from August 12-15 at Brock University in St Catharines, ON. Register by June 15.
https://www.collective-gathering.ca
HIGH SCHOOL HOURS
Please contact Nancy Law at if you know someone who would like to volunteer to earn high school hours.
Thank you!
Nancy Law
family.outreach@glenbrook.ca
MUFFINS FOR MISSIONS
Thanks goes out to everyone who baked, enjoyed and donated at last week's Muffin Sunday Time. A total of $250.75 from muffin donations will be added to the Coldest Night of the Year donations and all will go to The DAM to help with the wonderful work that they do with youth.
https://www.thedam.org/meadowvale
PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS TO SUNDAY SERVICE MARCH 22ND - They may be inspired to travel on a future working, and rewarding holiday.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
If you love to work with children, we would love to have you help with Sunday School or in the Nursery. Please contact Nancy Law for more information.
family.outreach@glenbrook.ca
Call 905-330-7273
MARCH/APRIL NURSERY SCHEDULE
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.
March 15 Elayne Thompson
March 22 Cynthia Starkey
March 29 Rachel Alexander
April 5 Nancy A
April 12 Elayne T
April 19 Cynthia
April 26 Ann R.
MARCH 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 MARCH 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 Readings and the Message
Isaiah 66:1-2, Jude 17-21, John 15:1-11
Message: Encouragement for the Saints at Glenbrook
