Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Greetings from St Mark's & Redeemer
Notices for this week
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
Service for Third Sunday of Advent (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 9:2, 6-7;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service; @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Sonya McVeigh;
Hymns (Mac) – 17; 141 AT; 23; 624;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Pukallus family;
Prayer of Church – Pukallus family;
Hymns (Dalby) – 17; 141 AT; 389 AT; 23; 624;
Meetings this week:
Mon 12 Dec – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 13 Dec – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.30pm
Wed 14 Dec – Dalby Minister’s Fraternal meet@ 1pm
Wed 14 Dec – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm
Sun 18 Dec – Roma -Ken von Pein leading services
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office
ALWS – Gifts of Grace:
Shine a light into the lives of families facing hunger and poverty in the world’s most at risk communities. ALWS Gifts of Grace catalogues are now available.
Accommodation needed:
A young female teacher looking for accommodation in Dalby from January 2023.
If you are able to provide any suggestions or assistance, please contact Jonathan and Sonya Horrigan.
Taste of PNG:
Experience PNG food and entertainment as you support local missionary Cathryn Zarnke preparing to lecture at Martin Luther Seminary, Lae. 17th December 5pm – 8pm, Good Shephard Lutheran Church 23 Glenvale Rd Harristown Qld, 4350. Tickets $40, concession $30, $100 per family, under 4 free. To book, call 0431557238, or email zarnkecathryn@hotmail.com asap as numbers are limited.
LCA Commissioning of Cathryn Zarnke into the position of Lecturer at Martin Luther Seminary. 18th December - 10:30 am Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 317 Gowrie Glencoe Rd, Glencoe QLD 4352. Bring a plate for a shared lunch.
Operation Christmas Child (Shoeboxes):
Thank you to everyone who donated items to pack a shoebox. Dalby sent 1342 showboxes to Sydney to be packed for overseas countries. This year the boxes are being sent to Cambodia, Fiji, Philippines and Solomon Islands. More info on noticeboard.
Thank you, Lurline McLaughlin (Area Co-Ordinator)
Happy Birthday this week to:
Dominic Kleidon (Sun today)Kylie Conway (Tues); Glenn Fresser (Thurs); Peter von Pein (Fri);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Janis Renner; Zoe Ruhle; Chris von Pein;
If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact Gayle at St Mark's church office
Prayers for the Week:
· For those in authority, such as King Charles and his representatives; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of parliament; Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and state parliamentarians; and Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors; that they may not turn their backs on the needs of the third world
· For the Church, LCAQD; and the body of Christ
· For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;
· For Sunday school teachers, preparing children to lead us in worship at Christmas
· For schools, preparing for the last week of the year
· For those who are caught up in material preparations for Christmas
· For those who are blind, lame, deaf, or suffering from any other disability
· For those who help people with disabilities
Church Rosters:
Church rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 18 December:
Morning Tea: Croft, Johnson, Schuurs;
Bible reader: Horrigan;
Prayer of Church: Horrigan;
Media TEAM: Reichelt;
Power-point: Brauer C;
Kids Zone: Christmas preparations;
Monthly Roster for December:
Church Cleaning: Kowald;
Church Grounds: VOLUNTEERS;
Stewards: Hensel;
Welcoming: Hensel;
PA: Ruhle;
Pastoral Assistants: Johnson A; Paschke M;
HC Servers: Johnson J (4 & 11); Brauer C (18 & 25)
Macalister Roster for 18 December:
Church Cleaning: Colin & Trish M;
Bible reader: Colin M;
Cup of Tea (Jan): Colin & Trish M;