August 7, 2026
Hello Glenbrook!
I hope everyone had a wonderful week and found peace in whatever they chose to do with their time. Some days we feel like doing nothing at all, while on other days we are filled with energy and pack our schedules with all kinds of activities. Sometimes, people stay constantly busy because they actually feel lonely.
Whatever this week looked like for you, remember that you are loved and that you are never truly alone. God walks beside us every day. I've found that even when I don't know exactly where I'm going, I usually end up where I need to be. I believe that is God gently guiding and nudging me along the way.
Wherever this next week leads you I hope it's fantastic. On that note, I'll see you here next Friday.
Andrea
DEVOTIONAL
Shady Days
Looking through the bedding plants at the nursery recently, I noticed the plants were marked for "full sun", "partial sun", or "shade". This is important information for me, since I have large pecan trees in my yard that shade most of it during the late spring, summer, and early fall.
This shade does not create a problem for me. There are many beautiful plants that grow and bloom well in the shady areas. I utilize the shade-loving plants along with those loving full sun, and it works to produce a beautiful garden.
In our souls, there are shade-loving plants such as patience, long-suffering, and meekness that must be handled with special care. In these shady areas of the soul, we meet sorrow, sickness, and pain, but we know it is just a shadow and is good for our spiritual growth. The Keeper of our soul delights in these shade-loving plants and works to help them survive and bring forth beautiful blooms.
We learn there can be no shade without sunshine — and there are clear skies above the shade and shadows. Only those who have walked through the shadows are able to help others who suffer from sorrow, sickness, and pain.
Prayer: Lord, help us lift up our eyes through the shadows and know that You are there. You are the Maker of the heavens, of the earth, and of us. You will guide us through the shadows and the shady areas and use us to help others travel that path. Amen.
Ivie Bozeman
Ontario, Canada
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
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.
LADIES' LUNCH
A reminder that there is NO lunch this month, the next date is for September 22nd. Location to be determined....
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.
Enjoy the service!
SUNDAY SERVICE FOR AUGUST 9th, 2026
Please note that all services will be available on the SAME link each time. So, click on the link to watch all services live with us.
Scripture Reading
Matthew 5:13-16 NIV
Message: Live the Life as You Are Called To
Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession
