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 Second Sunday in Lent:
Readings – Genesis15:1-12, 17, 18; Philippians 3:17 – 4:1; Luke 13:31-35;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service – 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Ross von Pein;
Hymns (Mac) – 502; 543; 129; 352;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby - Worship service – 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Horrigan family;
Prayer of Church – Horrigan family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Whom shall I fear?; 543; Every promise of your Word; 129; Shelter;
Meetings this week:
Mon 14 Mar – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 15 Mar – Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm
Wed 16 Mar – Dalby – Lenten service @ 7.30pm
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office
LCA Story of the Week:
A series of ‘God-incidences’ has turned a Lutheran farming family’s surplus hay paddock and 30,000 sunflower seeds into a golden field of hope for children with congenital heart disease in South Australia.
Read the full story here
Regional Arts Council Dalby presents:
“On Stage Favourites” Sunday 20 March, Jimbour House @ 2pm. Callista Walters – Soprano and Tonia Paroz – Pianist. Tickets available from FSD Pharmacy, book online or collect at the door. More information on the noticeboard.
LWQ Darling Downs Rally:
Darling Downs Rally day @ Glencoe Lutheran Church, (317 Gowrie Glencoe Rd) on Tuesday 22 March, 9.30am – 12.30pm. (followed by lunch). Please register prior to attending – (Hazel 0427 762 223) (email – greywizws@tpg.com.au). Please bring your own name tag, morning tea and lunch, cuppa will be available.
Child Safety Standards for Congregations Webinar:
Saturday March 26,2022 1.30pm AEDT 12:30pm (Qld time)
This webinar will provide an overview of the LCA Child Safety Standards for Congregations with an emphasis on the child safety responsibilities for LCA congregations.
The webinar will run for approx. 90 minutes from 1.30pm AEDT 12:30pm (Qld)
It will include a focus on guidelines for completing the Child Safety Self-Assessment and the Child Safety Plan, as well as tips for implementing the Child Safety Plan by local Church Councils.
Pastors, Committee Members (Pastoral Assistants, Administration, TEAM), Safe Church Coordinators, and Congregation Members who have significant involvement with children and youth (Kid Zone Leaders and Helpers, Youth Leaders), are strongly encouraged to participate.
Each session will include questions and answer opportunities.
The webinar will be presented jointly by the LCA Child Protection Project Officer, Mary-Ann Carver, and Professional Standards Officers from each of the districts.
Please save the date in your diaries.
This is an important opportunity to learn about the child safety standards and what they entail. We look forward to your participation
LYQ Winter Camps:
Winter Kids Camp is a beautiful mix of learning about God, spending time outdoors and enjoying games with friends …. lots of good clean fun and laughter! Every morning we’ll spend time in worship and learning about God and then in the afternoons we’ll take advantage of the wide-open spaces at camp to play some epic games!
Dates: 27 June – 1 July 2022
Location: Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum
Price: $365 for the first 30 campers, $405 standard pricing. Registrations are now open!
CLW:
CLW (Christian Life Week) is a five-day camp for high school aged campers that is centred on an unforgettable experience of faith, fun and friendship. This winter we’re offering 4 CLW camps, two in the first week and two in the second week of the school holidays. CLW is a life-changing week filled with daily worship and study time, epic wide games and life-long friends, led by an inspirational bunch of Christian leaders.
Dates: WEEK 1 - 27 June – 1 July 2022 – WEEK 2 – 4 – 8 July
Location: Luther Heights Youth Camp, Coolum and Koojarewon Youth Camp, HIghfields
Price: $365 for the first 30 campers, $405 standard pricing. Registrations are now open!
Happy Birthday this week to:
Nikea Weier (Fri); Sylvia Schultz (Fri); Keith Peltz (Fri); Tom Davis (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Le-Anne Schelberg; Emily Bartsch; Sue Peltz;
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 Queen Elizabeth and her representatives; Prime Minister Scott Morrison and members of parliament; Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and state parliamentarians; and Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors; for the nations of the world, that they may receive the blessing of peace
· For the Church, LCAQD; for those who preach and teach the gospel
· For the pastors Bishop Paul smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;
· For all catechumens and those who inquire into the Christian faith (eg for members of the pastor's class, Alpha, confirmation groups or baptism classes)
· For the enemies of the church, who kill God's prophets and those who are sent to them with the gospel, that they would be willing to receive God's love and forgiveness
· For the Jewish people, that they may look to Christ as their messiah
· For all couples who remain childless despite their prayers and hopes, that God would hear their prayers and grant them this blessing
· That there may be peace between people of all nations and religions
Church Rosters:
Church rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 20 March:
Morning Tea: Fresser;
Bible reader: Kessler;
Prayer of Church: Kessler;
Media TEAM: Pukallus;
Power-point: Reichelt;
Kids Zone: Hensel E; Hensel J; Brauer C; Hensel R; Kavney S;
Monthly Roster for March:
Church Cleaning: Strand; Toomey;
Church Grounds: Peltz; Renner;
Stewards: Strand;
Welcoming: Kessler;
PA: Johnson;
Pastoral Assistants: Schuurs V; Horrigan W;
HC Servers: Strand T (6 & 13); Renner J (20 & 27)
Macalister Roster for 20 March:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible reader: Brian W;
Cup of Tea (Apr): Brian & Lynelle W;