August 14, 2026
Hello Glenbrook!
Happy Friday to everyone, I do hope you've had a good week. Just a few announcements today, the summer months here at Glenbrook are quiet and time slows down a bit. I took a look at the community garden yesterday and it's magnificent! I guess all that rain the other day really helped. There are strawberries, tomatoes, kale, melons and so many other veggies growing. The new garden will be even bigger and even more people will benefit from it.
Don't forget that we have the EMCC picnic coming up on Sunday August 23rd, we are still looking for some volunteers to help out so if you think you might be able to assist there is a sign up sheet on the front lobby table.
Until next next week, take care of yourselves.
Andrea
DEVOTIONAL
Spitting Out the Rocks
One day in early April about 15 years ago, when I was the minister on the North Shore of Cape Breton, my son was outside playing. It was a beautiful day and the warmth of the sun was melting the snow banks around the paved driveway.
After a time, he came running in the house to report what wonderful things were happening. All excited he said, "Dad, dad! I was drinking the water on the driveway (little rivulets were forming because of the melting sun) and it was so cold and sparkly… then I had to spit the rocks out." So I replied," That's all right son, you'll find that life is like that."
Being a Christian is not protection against illness or death or loneliness or despair unless we remember that Christ never promised that we would not be affected by them. God has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5) My Peter learned a valuable lesson from nature when he was three and a half, and he has had opportunity since then to use the lesson learned. You have to meet the obstacles and overcome them and move on with the help of our ever-present Saviour.
Glenn S. MacDonald
Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada
EMCC PICNIC
The EMCC picnic will be on Sunday August 23rd , you will find a sign-up sheet on the lobby table if you are interested in attending. There is also a sign-up sheet for volunteers, if you can help out that would be great. Please note that the sign-up deadline is Sunday August 16th.
PWS&D
PWS&D is always at work for the betterment and specific needs of our world. Please take some time and look at their website.
https://presbyterian.ca/pwsd/
There is a great need in Venezuela right now. PWS&D can be trusted to get funds on the ground right where they are needed!
Please pray for our world.
LADIES' AND MEN'S LUNCH
A reminder that there is NO Ladies' OR Men's Lunch this month. Our next gathering for the Ladies' Lunch is on September 22nd. The location will be announced shortly.
The next date for the Men's Lunch will also be announced shortly.
Thank you!
SEEKING ROOM RENTAL
Dear friends, we have been asked if we could help a friend who is looking for an unfurnished room to rent in the local area.
She is a friend of Bonnie's, employed and would need new accommodation by mid-October
If you know of a room that may be available, or think you may be able to help in any way, your assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Please reach out to the Glenbrook office, either by email or by phone, if you have any information.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
email: office@glenbrook.ca
Glenbrook Office: 905-820-9860
SUNDAY SCHOOL
There is no Sunday School for 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
AUGUST 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 AUGUST 16th, 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!
Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:21-32
Message: Love as God Wants
