Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Green
Today is the first/second etc. Sunday after the festival of the Epiphany, (January 6th). The word Epiphany means a sudden or great realization or revelation and it is celebrated as the first appearance of Christ to the Gentiles, when the Magi (Wise men) came to worship him.
In the Lutheran church, this season runs from the day of Epiphany until Ash Wednesday and includes the baptism of Jesus.
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Sonya McVeigh;
Hymns (Mac) – 137 AT; 885; 589; 172 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 9:1-4; 1 Corinthians 1:10-18; Matthew 4:12-23;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Strand family;
Prayer of Church – Fresser family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Here I am to worship; Yet not I but through Christ in me; The potter’s hand; So you would come; King of kings; Great is the Lord;
Meetings this week:
Mon 23 Jan – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 24 Jan – Mens’ Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Sun 29 Jan – Ningana service @ 2pm
Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
Ø 2023 Committee Members
Ø 2023 Church Rosters
Ø Girls Brigade
Ø Stamps for Mission
Ø Dalby Regional Arts Council Annual Celebration Dinner – 11 Feb, 2023
Ø Eva’s Place Gala Dinner – Sat 25 Feb, 2023
Ø AMPLIFY Conference – Sat 4 Mar, 2023
Ø Eva’s Place – Volunteer opportunities available
News from Tues 18th Parish Council meeting:
· Pr Stuart has begun to upload his sermons on to Parish web site. https://www.southwesternqldlutheranparish.com.au/resources
· Pr Joel - The year ahead dawns as an exciting one for the Dalby Ministry Area, with plenty of opportunities.
· Pr Ken – The work of the Holy Spirit through visits to remote properties has resulted in upcoming baptisms.
· 2022 Finances ended up better than budgeted but only due to the vacancy in the CM
· A lot of discussion about ministry throughout the Parish
Time Out:
Available is one TIME OUT yearly Devotion book for 2023. See Gayle in the church office if interested.
Happy Birthday this week to:
Mark Noller (Wed);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Bev Ruhle;
If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact Gayle at St Mark's church office
Prayer Points 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; Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors;
· For the Church, LCAQD; that it may be a light in the world, brightly showing God's good news
· For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;
· That leaders in the world may bring the light of hope to their people
· That the darkness of violence and inhumanity may be lifted
· That those who are searching for meaning may see the light of Christ
· That the dying may be led by the light of Christ through the valley of darkness and the shadow of death
Church Rosters:
Church rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 29 January 2023:
Morning Tea: Croft; Johnson; Schuurs;
Bible reader: James;
Prayer of Church: James;
Media TEAM: Pukallus;
Power-point: Pukallus I;
Kids Zone: School Holidays;
Monthly Roster for January 2023:
Church Cleaning: Fresser; Glasby; Kucks;
Church Grounds: Kowald; Kucks D;
Stewards: Paschke; Kucks;
Welcoming: Horrigan;
PA: Ruhle;
Pastoral Assistants: Val Steinhardt; Kerin Kowald;
HC Servers: Cameron B (1 & 8); Josh N (15, 22 & 29)
Macalister Roster for 29 January 2023:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible reader: Ross vP;
Cup of Tea (Feb): Graham & Delma;
