March 21, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
We made it to Spring! I hope this season brings you new energy and brightens up those days where maybe it’s a little harder to get out of bed and start your day. Perhaps this Devotional will remind you that God is always helping you along your path, no matter how tired you may be.
Have a great week,
Andrea
Devotional
A Faithful Follower
Psalm 63:1-4 – O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you. I will praise you as long as I live, and in your name I will lift up my hands. (NIV)
I cannot remember a time in my life when I didn't need or call on Jesus. Many years ago, I fell backwards in my kitchen and had a very bad fall. Hours later, I lay on my hospital bed and received the diagnosis that I had broken my neck. God had been there that day to catch my fall and to save me from sudden death because He had a plan and work for me to do. When my daughter was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and depression, He carried us through that, too. When my son's marriage ended badly and he hit rock bottom, God helped me to be there to support my family when they needed me most. Today, I rejoice in God's goodness, grace, and mercy for the many times in my life that He has allowed me to share what He has done for me and my family, and I will never cease to thank Him with my whole heart.
Like any solid relationship, being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ takes work. It's like growing a plant from a seed to maturity, watering it every day and carefully pruning and tending it until it grows strong on its own. Being a Christian is something like this: we are either a faithful follower of the Lord Jesus Christ or we are not. If we know Him, we will love Him and follow Him to the end — a faithful follower we will be. He is there for Christians in sickness, in health, in our joys, and in our sorrows. He is with us at all hours of the day or night.
Jeremiah 29:11-12 – "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you." (NIV)
Isaiah 40:31 – But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (NIV)
Are you a faithful follower of our Lord Jesus Christ? Why not start today!
Prayer: Gracious God, we thank You for the many times that You have helped us through the most horrendous of situations. In the name of our Lord Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Yvonne Myers -
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Easter Choir
Good Morning,
I take this opportunity to thank God for the dedicated individuals who shared their musical talents, voices and time to lead and help with worship at Glenbrook.
We can always use more people who want to open themselves to our music ministry. We are looking for new voices and new musicians to join our music and technical teams at any time.
"Is all creation groaning?
(It is)
Is a new creation coming?
(It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?
(It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
(It is)"
Blessings,
Graciela
Chris Friesen, Executive Director, and Louise Zacharias Friesen, Artistic Director, of the Trinity Bach Project are the in-laws of our daughter, Lauren.
This vocal and instrumental ensemble desire to bring the “musical and spiritual riches of J.S. Bach’s choral repertoire” to ordinary audiences. (Trinity Bach Project.org)
They will be performing this SUNDAY MARCH 23RD, 3 P.M. at St. Jude’s, Oakville. For more information, check out their website at
https://www.trinitybachproject.org/
Gwenna and Ian
Winter Bible Study will resume March, 25th until the April 1st. There will be no study sessions on April 8th ,15th , 22nd and 29th. We will resume on May 6th.
Raw Carrot Sunday Service and Lunch
Hope you remembered to sign up to join us for a warm bowl of Raw Carrot Soup and a sandwich on March 23rd.
Take this opportunity to enjoy lunch supplied by Missions and Outreach funds. This will be a time to visit with Rebecca Sherbino and one of the Soup makers named Abigail. Let's enjoy the fruits of their labour in support of this valuable ministry.
We will also have a number of Soup Cosies (made by Glenbrook's own Ann Roth). These are for sale for $10 each. Perfect for protecting your hands as you take a warm bowl out of the microwave. Think soup as our next Pre-Order Date comes up April 20th.
St. Thomas à Becket Cricket Tournament
The cricket tournament returns on July 12th! An invitation to all churches in the area, including Glenbrook. No experience is required and if you would like to come out and watch that’s fine too! Save the date and if interested please speak to Pastor Ian.
March/April 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!
Service for March 23rd, 2025
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
Worship Service: Sunday March 23rd 2025
Welcome & Announcements
Bumper Video: “Lent”
Responsive Call To Worship:
One: With what shall we come before the Lord our God?
All: God has shown us what is good.
One: What does the Holy One require of us?
All: To do justice,
and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with our God.
One: Let us worship God
Worship Song: “God is Our Refuge”
Gathering Prayer/Thoughts
Worship Song: “Yet Not I But Christ In Me”
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Worship Song: “Upon Him”
Scripture Reading:Matthew 14:13-21
Sermon Bumper slide: “Peeling For Change”
Message: “Peeling For Change”
Tithes and Offerings
Offering Song of Dedication: “God is So Good”
Prayer of Dedication:
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Hymn : “ I The Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I am) ”
Benediction:
Benediction Song: “Shalom My Friend”
Have a great week,
Andrea
