July 3, 2026
Hello Glenbrook!
Hello, how is everyone managing with the heat? There are some units in my condo that don't have AC, many of the residents have started meeting in the garden in the evenings and chatting for awhile. It's actually quite nice, and like so many things in life sometimes when something goes "wrong" you can sometimes find a silver lining hidden in there somewhere.
Stay cool out there, and if you are following the World Cup don't forget that Canada plays tomorrow at 1pm against Morocco. It should be a fantastic game, we have an incredibly talented team. 🍁 Stay hydrated, see you next Friday!
Have a great week,
Andrea
DEVOTIONAL
An Old Hymn Book
To the unknowing eye, it is just a battered old book of hymns, held together with aged adhesive tape which once was white. The binding has been broken back by years of being propped up on the organ.
Inside however, is the story of several lives.
The book's life began in 1897 and was revised in 1918. In that era it was used for "congregational use, family worship and private devotion".
Rusted paper clips on well-worn pages denote appropriate hymns to be played at Christmas, Easter, weddings, funerals, and "other occasions". Shorthand jotted down on several slips of paper interspersed with the odd joke tell us that the organist had some clerical background and a sense of humour.
One would also assume, from the condition of the hymn book, that it had been well used and thereby, its hymns had been often played and sung by many.
Most people are familiar with the old saying, "you can't judge a book by its cover", meaning that you have to look inside to find the real essence of someone. But sometimes the outside gives a pretty good glimpse of the inside, as with the hymn book. We know it was well used.
God knows what is inside us and what we are "writing into our books", and he wants us to show that on the outside as well. In his graciousness, we are given the opportunity if not to "re-write" those chapters we would rather not have, at least to "release" them into a "new, revised, edition"
What will the books we leave behind say about us?
Mary Daniel
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
UPDATE ON CALLING THE REV. JINSIL PARK TO GLENBROOK
Following the vote from the Glenbrook congregation to call the Rev. Jinsil Park, the decision needed to be approved by both our Presbytery (Brampton) and the Presbytery of Winnipeg, where Rev. Park was a member. This week, both Presbyteries had meetings where they approved the call to Glenbrook, and Rev. Park formally accepted it.
Everything is now in place for Rev. Park to begin his ministry at Glenbrook from August 1. He plans to move to Mississauga in July, with the exact date to be confirmed, so you may see him around the congregation before his formal start.
The Presbytery of Brampton has scheduled the induction service for September 13, with the exact time to be confirmed. Following the induction, my role as Interim Moderator will formally conclude.
Thanks again for all the work done by the congregation, the search committee, and the Session. Please pray for the ongoing life and ministry of the congregation in this time.
Thanks and God bless,
Rev. Stephen Rothery
LEMONADE SCHEDULE
Looking For Volunteers for LEMONADE REFRESHMENT TIME 🍋
We want to give our regular coffee volunteers a well-deserved break this summer! A sign-up sheet with available dates is now ready. Please pick a date, write your name down, and help us out. Your duties will include:
- arrive at 9:30
- make frozen lemonade from the kitchenette fridge freezer
- 1 large plastic jug is good (found in the corner cupboard)
- 1 large jug of cold water too
- set up rolling cart with supplies, napkins, plastic cups from cupboard
- decide if the weather allows for outdoor drinks (last year we avoided the hottest days) There is no problem having drinks inside where people can sit and chat too.
- come out of church service during last hymn and prepare for "Refreshment Time"
Ask Cynthia if there are any questions - Ph# 905-781-1244
CHICKEN BBQ
The Chicken BBQ will be Wednesday July 22nd from 5pm- 7pm
Sales have begun and you can pay cash, or please e-transfer, $20 per person
To help us organize the order, please sign up in the lobby, there is a sheet available. If you are able to donate a salad, please indicate the type on the sign-up sheet. Thank you.
Looking forward to this yummy tradition.
SHELTER MISSION TRIP
Exciting news we now have 3 registrations complete for the February 2027 Shelter Mission Trip. There are spots available for anyone to join in on building a home for a family in need. This trip will be full of reward for all involved in this Ministry. Our friends in Wingham would like to see registrations done by June 30th. Take a minute to watch and learn what you could participate in and how you could shine for Jesus. Click on this link Welcome to Shelter, a journey of hope
SUNDAY SCHOOL
There is no Sunday School for July and August.
Activity Bags will be by the lobby table for children to borrow during the service. (When there are more than 2 kids we may leave for activities)
Thank you
JULY 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 JULY 5th , 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!
Order of Service
Welcome And Announcements
Video: “For the Good”
Call to Worship
Lord I Life Your Name on High
Beautiful One
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Children can leave to KIDS Sunday School
I the Lord of Sea and Sky
Scripture Readings and the Message
Judges 2:16, 3:9, Matthew 7:1-15, John 7:24
Message: Why is the Christian Faith So Judgmental
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Dedication of the Offering
God is So Good
Closing Hymn
Lead us heavenly Father, lead us
Benediction
Trees of the Fields
