April 11, 2025
Hello Glenbrook,
How is it April already? The Garden Centres are already busy, people cleaning their gardens, raking up all the dead branches and leaves etc. It’s a great metaphor for us really, those bright crisp mornings really give you the energy to also “clean “your mind. I don’t have a garden of my own, but I love to visit garden centres in the spring and botanical gardens in the colder months to see some life and colour! The Royal Botanical Gardens are a fabulous day trip if you’re thinking of an outing.
Enjoy today and have a wonderful weekend!
-Andrea
Devotional
It’s All Good
Over the years, there have been a lot of different clichés that everyone likes to use. One I've noticed lately is "It's all good" — which got me to thinking about what the Bible says is good. (All quotations are from the NKJV.)
It is good for me to draw near to God. (Psalm 73:28a)
It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High. (Psalm 92:1)
It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I may learn Your statutes. (Psalm 119:71)
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. (Lamentations 3:26)
And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. (James 1:17)
It's all good!
In the beginning, God created all things, and when He had finished creating, He said that it was good. But sin spoiled God's perfect world when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate the forbidden fruit.
This is where the good news comes in. The good news is good. What is the good news? The good news is that we can be restored into a right relationship with God. It's God's grace extended to us.
Ephesians 2:8-9 – For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.
This is good news. We are all sinners, and we all need a Saviour. God the Father loved us so much that He sent His Son to die on the cross for our sins. Jesus Christ, the Son, came into the world to save us from our sins. He rose from the dead and offers us the gift of eternal life when, by the power of the Holy Spirit, in faith, we seek forgiveness for our sins and believe in Him.
John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (NKJV)
I've heard this verse referred to as the gospel (the good news) in a nutshell. The familiar chorus says it well:
God is so good,
God is so good,
God is so good,
He's so good to me.
It's all good!
Prayer: Gracious Father, You are so good to us. We thank You for sending Your Son to die on the cross for our sins. We thank You that He rose from the dead. We thank You for the gift of forgiveness and eternal life through believing in Him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Dee Renaud
Sauble Beach, Ontario, Canada
Spring Bible Study 025 Bible Study
Winter Bible Studies are now on pause until May 6th. There will be no study sessions on April 8th ,15th, 22nd and 29th. See you on May 6th!
Men’s Lunch
The next men’s lunch will be held on April 16th. It will be at Mulligan’s Pub and Grill at Woodchester Plaza. There is a sign-up sheet at the front table to let us know who wants to join!
Open Door Lunch
This coming Wednesday, April 16th - The only food item not spoken for is a vegetarian egg noodle dish that Cynthia has the recipe for - available from her this Sunday. Thanks to all who are participating.
Thank you to those who have reached out to participate and donate so far. Please see the sign up on the lobby table for any additional needs to cover the lunch. All food items are to be at the church for 11am on Wednesday the 16th.
Indwell Guest Speakers Sunday April 27th
We will have guest speakers from Indwell ministries Trish DeSimone who is the Community Engagement Co-ordinator for Mississauga/Peel Region and Jess Brand on Sunday, April 27th. Indwell is a Christian charity that creates affordable housing communities that support people seeking health, wellness and belonging.
If you would like to learn more about Indwell and future events, please read more about them on their website at indwell.ca
A message from Trish DeSimone below regarding their Charity Fundraiser Event on May 1st
“Join us for a night of purpose and celebration, supporting Hope and Homes for all on Thursday, May 1st.
Summit Garden Chinese Cuisine (3015 Winston Churchill Blvd) is hosting an amazing (and delicious) fundraiser for Indwell, and you're invited to Open Doors with Indwell: Solving homelessness together. Book your $150 ticket by April 24 for the May 1st event.
Go to indwell.ca/event for more information to register or call us at 905-529-0454 Ext. 283
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Thank you!”
A REMINDER ABOUT RAW CARROT SOUP ORDERS.
Final day to make a request soup order will be next Sunday. Fill in the Order form on the lobby table and make etransfer payment to glenbrookpcevents@gmail.com
You can speak to, email or call Cynthia with any questions.
ALSO SOUP IF YOU WANT A SOUP COZY THERE ARE MORE AVAILABLE FOR $10 each THIS SUNDAY.
To all who enjoyed Muffins for Missions last week please know that your amazing giving will be so appreciated by Change Her World. A record $398 was the total in donations.
HOLD THE DATE JUNE 7th!
Ladies of Glenbrook, come and celebrate with us the wedding of our special friend Samantha Black!! Details to follow.
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.
Income Tax Preparation and e-Filing
Glenbrook has joined CRA's CVITP (Community Volunteer Income Tax Preparer) program. If you have a simple tax situation and a modest income, we can prepare and e-file your income taxes for free. Seniors, students, and newcomers are all welcome to try this service.
If you do not qualify for CVITP but you would like to prepare your own income tax, we can help navigate tax software, troubleshoot error codes, and set up "My Account" on the CRA website. As of March 24, CRA will no longer accept bank information changes from e-filed tax returns.
Contact: Caroline at caroline1008@gmail.com
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 April 13th, 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 April 13th, 2025
Welcome and Announcements
Responsive Call To Worship
One: Jesus humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross.
All: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
One: Therefore, God has highly exalted him and given him the name that is above every name.
All: Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!
Worship Songs: “Hosanna” (Baloche Version)
Gathering Prayer:
Worship Song: “Hosanna”
Opening Prayer of Adoration and Confession
Worship Song: “Once Again”
Scripture Reading:
Luke 19:28-44
Sermon: “Tears and Triumph” Pastor Ian McWhinnie
Sacrament of Holy Communion:
The Invitation to the Table of the Lord
The Apostles Creed and The Passing of the Peace
The Prayer of Dedication, Thanksgiving and Intercession
Words of Institution
The Sharing of the Elements
Closing Prayer
Hymn: “All Glory Laud and Honour”
Benediction:
Benediction Song: “Amen”
Have a great week,
Andrea
