Registration is now open for Glenbrook’s popular summer soccer camp!  Called “UPWARD” this half-day camp will be offered August 13 – 17th from 8:30 a.m. – Noon.  In addition to soccer drills and games the camp also features crafts, music, a snack and a devotion.  the camp is open to boys and girls entering senior kindergarten in September 2012 up to and including those who have graduated from Grade 5.  Cost is $50 per child if registered by June 29th, $55 up to July 6th.  (Please note that the camp may fill prior to the registration deadline.)

To register, print and complete the registration brochure (below) and mail or drop-off at the Glenbrook office.  Our address is: 3535 South Common Court, Mississauga, ON, L5L 2B3.  Questions?  Contact Debora Lim, Director of Church Development at 905-820-9860.

 2012 Registration Brochure

Sometimes we all need to talk….and Distress Centre Peel is there to listen!

For 40 years Distress Centre Peel has been operating a telephone support line 24/7.  Their trained, compassionate and non-judgmental volunteer team provides listening, emotional support, information and referrals to those living in the Peel Region.   All calls are confidential.

Like to learn how you can help this vital lifeline?

Join us Saturday, May 5th at 8:00 a.m. Enjoy a delicious free breakfast while you learn more about this community service and hear from one of their dedicated volunteers about what it is like to work on the front lines.

Special Presentation featuring Sean Allison, March 28th, 7:30 p.m.

Imagine being transferred to a new country for a work assignment. You’ve never been there before and don’t know the culture, customs and traditions of the locals. Neither do you speak a word of their language. More challenging still you find that the local language has never been written down, nor does it have its own alphabet. Your job is to meet and befriend your neighbours and begin the painstaking process of learning the language and its unique syntax and expressions so that a written alphabet can be developed. Next you will undertake to translate a document of close to 775,000 words into this language so that the locals may begin to study and learn it. Oh yes, but you’ll need to teach them to read their language first!

What I’ve just described may sound like a work of fiction, but in fact this is a reality for the close to 6000 Wycliffe Bible translators who presently work in 90 countries around the globe. Some 300 million people around the world are still without scriptures in their native language. These 300 million people represent approximately 2,100 language groups. Wycliffe has a vision to have bible translation underway in every language that needs one by the year 2025.

Learn more about the challenges and joys of working in the field of Bible translation on Wednesday, March 28^th at 7:30 p.m. when Sean Allison and his two oldest children Josiah (16) and Nate (14) will visit Glenbrook for a special presentation. The Allison family (which also includes wife Lezlie and children Drew (7) and Annie (4) ) began their adventure as Bible translators in 1997.

Did you know that homelessness exists in Peel region?  In  downtown Toronto you may encounter the homeless sleeping on heating vents or in doorways.  But in Peel the homeless are far less visible.  Many live in their cars or vans.  “Tent” cities exist in some wooded areas while yet others couch “surf” from friend to friend.  It is hard to believe that there are approximately 115,000 people in Peel living below the poverty line. This represents more than 10% of the region’s population. (Source: Portraits of Peel). 

This lent, as we reflect on what it is to be Christians and strive to be imitators of Christ in word and deed, our Mission and Outreach team is organizing “HOPEbags for the Homeless” drive.  During the month of March we would ask anyone who is interested to drop off the following at the church:

Toiletries/Basic Necessities:

• Shampoo
• conditioner 
• Toothbrushes/toothpaste
• bar soap
• Razors
• shaving cream
• Deodorant
• Combs/brushes
• small pack kleenex
• socks
• Bottled water and Granola bars

AND/OR

• Baby Supplies
• Diapers, Baby formula

 Erwin Reid, Manager of Peel’s Mobile Outreach team is excited about Glenbrook’s partnership to bring hope to the homeless.  Please consider supporting this worthwhile outreach intiative.

Our next free movie night is scheduled for Saturday, March 3rd at 7:00 p.m. when we will be showing the movie “Nanny McPhee Returns”.

Nanny McPhee Returns  is a 2010 family film. It is a sequel to the 2005 film Nanny McPhee. It was adapted by Emma Thompson from Christianna Brand‘s Nurse Matilda books.^[3] Thompson reprises her role as Nanny McPhee, and the film also stars Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans, Ewan McGregor, Maggie Smith, Asa Butterfield,^[3] Bill Bailey and Katy Brand.

Nanny McPhee arrives to help a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war, though she uses her magic to teach the woman’s children and their two spoiled cousins five new lessons.

Don’t forget to invite extended family and friends for this movie theatre experience, without the movie theatre price!

Glenbrook’s PD Day Camp was a huge hit with our campers who enjoyed a day filled with snow-themed crafts, outdoor and indoor games, baking and more!  Two more PD Day Camps are coming up soon!  To register see our “Upcoming Events” and download our camp brochure and registration form.

Glenbrook is joining with other Mississauga-area churches to support The Eden Community Food Bank  by participating in their “Souper” bowl Sunday food drive on Sunday, February 5^th.  Everyone is asked to bring one  item from the following “most needed” list and to tape a toonie to the top of the item.  Together we can alleviate hunger in Mississauga!

Most Needed  Items:

• Kraft Dinner

• Protein beans – like chick peas, kidney beans, black beans, etc.

• Peanut Butter / Jam

• Canned Fruit

• Canned Juice

• Pasta Sauce / canned tomatoes

• Cereal

• Crackers / cookies

• Shampoo / deodorant / toothpaste

This Sunday, January 29th, 2012, is earmarked as “Leprosy Mission Sunday” at Glenbrook.  As you may be aware, we collect stamps throughout the year to support Leprosy Mission Canada.  Stamps are sold to stamp dealers.  The money raised from stamp sales is used to supply medicine, care and rehabilitation to people suffering from leprosy. Please note that stamp dealers are interested in the special commemorative issues of Canadian/American postage stamps (but are not interested in regular flag stamps). They welcome all foreign stamps and prefer stamps to be trimmed, leaving a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch paper border, being careful not to damage the perforation.

We thank everyone for their continuing support of this outreach. Leprosy can be cured!

Our next free movie night is scheduled for Saturday, February 4^th at 7:00 p.m. when we will be showing the movie “Smurfs”. 

THE SMURFS movie: a family comedy starring Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, & George Lopez. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City

Don’t forget to invite extended family and friends for this movie theatre experience, without the movie theatre price!

At Glenbrook, “Professional Development” days means “Play all Day” Camp! Glenbrook staff and volunteers are organizing three fun-filled PD day camps filled with music, crafts, snacks, movies, outdoor play and more! The camp is open to children ages 5 – 10 years and runs from 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Extended hours are available (drop-off at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up at 6:00 p.m.) Cost is $10 per child, $5 for each additional sibling. There is a $5 fee per child for extended hours. Please note that while two snacks will be provided, participants need to bring lunch from home.

To register, download our brochure and registration form, print and mail-in or drop off at the Glenbrook office. Questions? Call Debora Lim, Director of Church Development at 905-820-9860. To download brochure, visit “Upcoming Events”.