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”.

“The Power of a Whisper” Wednesday evenings January 18^th– February 22nd, 7:30 p.m.

Does God speak to us today? You bet! Want to explore this topic further? If so, please join us for The Power of a Whisper: Hearing God. Having the Guts to Respond. We’ll meet for six Wednesday nights starting January 18th at 7:30 p.m.

This is a video-based study by best-selling author and Pastor Bill Hybels.  Over the course of six weeks we will learn to direct our everyday steps according to “whispers”  from God.  Through firsthand accounts spanning more than thirty years spent in the trenches of ministry, Hybels’s passion is to invite every Christ-follower to learn how to live with one ear perpetually tuned to heaven and how to meticulously obey every syllable of input received.  This will be a powerful, yet practical small group that helps participants invite God’s input into their daily routine and how to “practice” being in His presence.

Cost: $15. To register please call the Glenbrook office at 905-820-9860.

Christmas Day Communion Service, 11:00 a.m.

Our Christmas Day service is an intimate celebration of Christ’s birth. Make room in your Christmas Day festivities by bringing the family to worship through song, communion and teaching . The theme of the service is “The greatest rescue operation of all time.”

YOGA CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS!

Looking for a Christmas gift idea for that “hard-to-buy-for” someone?  Why not consider gift certificates for yoga classes at Glenbrook?  Each class costs $8 and you can buy any number you like.  Certificates  are now available for sale at the church office, Tuesdays – Fridays from 12:30 – 3 p.m. or on Sundays following our worship service.

Would you like an oasis from the stresses of everyday life?  A time to reconnect your mind, body and spirit?  A time to reflect on the word of God while taking care of the body He gave you?

If so, we invite you to try an hour of gentle hatha yoga.  Classes are designed for all fitness levels — no prior yoga experience is necessary.  You’ll increase your balance and flexibility and feel more relaxed and healthy. Each class will also include scripture reading, meditation and prayer.

When: Tuesday nights starting September 13th  from 7 to 8 p.m.

Where: Erin Mills Church Campus, 3535 South  Common Court, Hearth Room (Mondays) Anglican hall (Tuesdays)

Who: Our instructor is Ann Marie Lorenz, Certified Christian Yoga Teacher (CCYT).  She has trained at Yahweh Yoga (www.yahwehyoga.com) in Arizona. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher. (RYT)

Cost: $8 per session.  Classes are offered on a drop-in basis

Questions? Call  the Glenbrook office at 905-820-9860 or visit www.gentleheavenlyyoga.com

It’s time once again to cheer on your favourite team — The Glenbrook “Catch”.   Now in its fifth season with the Mississauga Church Baseball League, Glenbrook Catch offers some Friday evening fun for both players and spectators.  Below is the schedule and location of upcoming games.  We are always looking for players of any ability, both men and women 16 years of age and older.  If you’d like to join the team, please give the Glenbrook office a call at 905-820-9860 and we’ll put you in touch with our team captain, Wayne.