3rd March 2024 - Third Sunday in Lent

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: Violet

Third Sunday in Lent: What is Lent?

Many Christians have heard of Lent, but do all know what it means?  According to Merriam-Webster, Lent means "the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter as a period of penitence and fasting."

Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter Sunday.

Lent is meant to be a time of repentance.  That’s not a feeling of shame but an awareness that sin separates us from God and of what it cost Him to be reunited with us.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred             

Spirit Guided                          

Encouraging Discipleship

Inclusive                       

Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr B):

• Readings – Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22;

• Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service @ 7.30am;

• Bible Reader – Delma Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 270; 54; 197; 807;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr B):

• Readings – Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:18-25; John 2:13-22;

• Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship service @ 9.30am;

• Bible Reader – Hensel family;

• Prayer of Church – Hensel family;

• Hymns (Dalby) – 6 AT; 759; Cornerstone; 137 AT; Man of sorrows; How great is our God;

Events/Meetings this week:

Mon 4th Mar – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm

Tues 5th Mar – Macalister AGM @ 7.30pm

Wed 6th Mar – St Mark’s Team meeting @ 7.30pm

Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am

Sun 10th Mar – Confirmation in the choir loft @ 11.00am

Add your meeting or event at St Mark's church office

On The Noticeboard:

Ø 2024 St Mark’s Committee members

Ø 2024 Rosters

Ø Stamps for Mission

Ø TEAM & Admin minutes

LCAQD Lutheran Services Lenten appeal 2024:

Our focus text for the 2024 appeal is:

‘I have heard their cry … indeed, I know their sufferings.'  (Exodus 3:7)

This text reminds us of God's love and care for his people.  Lutheran Services is one way that we as LCAQD put our faith in God's loving care into action.  Our appeal this year will support the ongoing work of Hospital Chaplaincy and Mary and Martha’s domestic violence refuge.  Envelopes available from the table in the narthex.

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 Steven Miles and state parliamentarians; Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors;

·        For the Church, LCAQD; that the church may show Christ to all who have no faith

·        For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;

·        Those who teach in our homes, congregations and communities

·        Those who sow your word in the minds of strangers to you

·        Those who learn, so that they use their knowledge wisely

·        Those who work in the media

·        Those who can't read or write

·        Those who are ashamed of their bodies

·        Those who suffer from low self-esteem

·        Those who are so proud of their learning that they are of no help to anyone

·        Those who are wise enough to trust you more than anyone else

·        For our confirmees: Kristian Becker, Jack Conway, Ryan Elder, Luke Elder, Heidi Jacobs, Elijah Kavney, Jessica Poulsen, Isabella Pukallus, Zoe Ruhle;

Happy Birthday this week to:

Nathan Ruhle (Mon); Ben Cullen (Tues); Rose Heintze (Thurs); Kylie Becker (Thurs); Don Lee (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Oscar Brauer; Norma Hensel; Asher Kavney;

If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact St Mark's church office

Church Rosters:

Church rosters are available on the website.  Check out if you are on the roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 10 March 2024:

Morning Tea:           Toomey; Hensel A;

Bible reader:           Toomey;

Prayer of Church:   Toomey;

PA (Sound):             Reichelt;

Power-point:            Hensel R;

LIVE Stream:           Hensel J;

LS Audio:                Strand;

Kids Zone:               Every 2nd week of school term;

Monthly Roster for March 2024:

Church Cleaning:            Strand; Toomey; (5th Sunday 31st Mar – Renner; Pukallus)

Church Grounds:             Peltz; Renner;

Stewards:                        Toomey;

Welcoming:                     Toomey

Pastoral Assistants:        Johnson A; Weier B;

HC Servers:                    Bartsch R (3, 10 & 17); Renner J (24 & 31)

Macalister Roster for 10 March 2024:

Church Cleaning:     Ross & Janelle vP;

Bible reader:            Trish M;

Cup of Tea (Apr):    Brian & Lynelle);

Safe Place for All

In observing Christ’s command to love one another, we’re to treat each other with respect and dignity.  In honouring people, we’re also fulfilling our responsibility under the law of the land.  The LCA is committed to implementing processes to ensure that the church is a safe place.  If anyone feels they’ve been subjected to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in any form by anyone who holds a position of trust in the church, please contact:

Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call)                          Email: report.abuse@safeplace.lca.org.au

Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070