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Glenbrook Plans Third Mission Trip to Nicaragua August 10, 2010

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Plans are now well underway for Glenbrook’s third misson trip to Nicaragua in the summer of 2011.  The trip is being organized with support from, and in cooperation with, PAN (Presbyterians Aiding Nicaraguans). The actual dates of the trip are Saturday, July 30th to August 13th.

Mission trip members will have the opportunity to participate in one or mission activities including: the demolition and re-construction of a church sanctuary for Elim Apostolica Pentecostal church in the City of Sandino;  the establishment of a sports soccer ministry; and/or packing and delivering “care” packages to needy residents  of Sandino.

The city of Sandino is home to approximately 72,000 mostly poor inhabitants who settled in the area following the 1972 earthquake.

The mission team members will work closely with Pastor Jose Campo and be supported by a team from PAN including drivers and translators. A knowledge of Spanish is helpful, but not necessary.

The trip is open to anyone 13 years of age and older as of July 30, 2011.  The maximum number of people that can be accommodated on the trip is 25. Total cost per person will be $2,200 which includes airfare, transfers, dormitory-style accommodations and all meals.  Trip cancellation insurance (if desired), personal spending money and laundry expenses will be extra.  As with our previous two trips it is expected that the cost of the trip will be reduced through fundraising activities by Glenbrook as well as individual donations from the congregation.

Watch this space for more details of upcoming fundraising activities to support the trip. If you cannot go on the trip, there are still many ways in which you can be involved! Volunteers will be needed in the following areas:

-prayer support;

-fundraising event organizers/helpers;

-donations/collection/sorting of school supplies, clothing, games and toys  and of course,

-financial support.

For more information,  please contact the Glenbrook office at (905) 820-9860 or use the contact form on this website.

Fall Mission Conference June 25, 2010

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Glenbrook’s Mission and Outreach team is planning what is sure to be an exciting and inspirational mission conference for October 22nd to 24th. The conference will feature Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik as our guest speaker at Saturday’s International Dinner.  Dr. Zajdlik is the Founder and Director of “Bracelet of Hope”.

Dr. Zajdlik is a mom, a family doctor and an HIV physician in Guelph, Ontario.  In 2005 she founded and now directs the Masai Centre for Local, Regional and Global Health in response to the growing numbers of HIV/AIDS patients in the Guelph area.

In 2005 Anne-Marie launched “The Bracelet of Hope” campaign with a goal of raising $1 million in Guelph for the fight against the AIDS pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa.  With the help of over 100 volunteers, that goal was reached in October 2008.  Anne-Marie’s dream now is to take the campaign national across Canada with the ultimate goal of freeing Lesotho in southern Arica from the death grip of HIV/AIDS.

Hear her tell this story in her own words and you are sure to be changed from “hopeful” to “hope-filled”.

On Mission Sunday our guest speaker will be Matthew P. John, Associate Pastor of Bayview Glen Alliance Church in Toronto and author of “The God Solution” to be published this summer.  He has also developed a workshop series called: “Faith Seeking Understanding.”

Watch this space for more details.  A conference program will be available in September by calling the Glenbrook office at (905) 820-9860.

Glenbrook Garage Sale June 25, 2010

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Calling all bargain hunters! Mark September 18th on your calendars! That’s the day Glenbrook will once again host its giant garage sale. There will be something for everyone in your family as the garage sale offers small appliances and furniture, toys, books, games and even a baked goods table. The sale will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude at Noon.

For more information, or if you wish to donate items for the sale please contact the Glenbrook office at (905) 820-9860.

Upward Soccer Camp June 22, 2010

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PLEASE NOTE that Glenbrook’s popular summer UPWARD Soccer Camp is now full for this year.  The half-day, morning only camp  will run from August 9th – 12th.

Called “UPWARD” this unique sports program is in its second year at Glenbrook.  Emphasis is placed on Christlikeness and good sportsmanship, not championships. The camp includes soccer drills and games, arts and crafts, songs and worship as well as snacks.

To obtain more information, or to be placed on the mailing list for next year’s camp please contact the Glenbrook office at (905) 820-9860.