Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Today is the First Sunday after Epiphany
8th January, 2023
Liturgical Colour: White
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 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Delma Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 500; 40; 250 AT; 261 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 42:1-9; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Brauer family;
Prayer of Church – Brauer family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Bless the Lord; Above all; All the heavens; You are holy;
Meetings this week:
Mon 9 Jan – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office
PLEASE NOTE:
The church office will be closed from Monday 26 December – Monday 9th January. The office will reopen on Tuesday 10th January 2023.
Happy Birthday this week to:
Leanne Heintze (Fri); Oscar Brauer (Fri);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Brendan Weier; Megan James;
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;
· For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;
· For all who have been baptised here in the last year
· That God would keep his baptised people strong in faith
· For justice among the nations
· For those who are physically or mentally handicapped in any way
Church Rosters:
Church rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 15 January 2023:
Morning Tea: Kruger;
Bible reader: James;
Prayer of Church: James;
Media TEAM: Taylor;
Power-point: Ruhle;
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 15 January 2023:
Church Cleaning: Ross & Janelle vP;
Bible reader: Trish M;
Cup of Tea (Feb): Graham & Delma;
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