9th April, 2023 - Easter Sunday

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: White

Easter is the most sacred of Christian holidays, and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Season of Easter begins with Easter Sunday, which is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox. It lasts for seven weeks, until the Festival of Pentecost.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred

Spirit Guided

Encouraging Discipleship

Inclusive

Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):

• Readings – Acts 10:34-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18;

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

• Bible Reader – Trish Muller;

• Hymns (Mac) – 95; 862; See, what a morning; 88;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Acts 10:34-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18;

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

• Bible Reader – James family;

• Prayer of Church – James family;

• Hymns (Dalby) – 95; Christ is risen; See, what a morning; The wonder of the cross; Man of sorrows; 88;

Meetings this week:

Mon 10 Apr – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm

Tues 11 Apr – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am

Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am

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 TEAM & Admin minutes

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 we may obey your laws from the heart

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

· That the light of Christ would shine in the church, so that all may see it and be drawn to faith in God

· That the light of Christ would shine in our community, so that our friends and neighbours may know with us the joy of new life

· That the light of Christ would shine into the darkness of despair, to lift up all who are grieving, lonely, suffering, or without hope

· That the light of Christ would shine into the darkness of human hearts, wherever deeds of greed, oppression and injustice are being planned

· That the light of Christ would shine in the darkness of the tomb, and that all who have died in Christ may rise to life again

Congratulations to Nicholas & Christina Huf on the safe arrival of Katie Christina on March 27th. A little sister for Damian to love. Katie meaning pure and Christina meaning follower of Christ.

Happy Birthday this week to:

Randall Keys (Sun); Dorothy Berderow (Sun); Kerin Kowald (Tues); Ben Jacobs (Thurs); Emily Golding (Fri); Kirstine Brauer (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Jeremy Bazley; Rebecca Elder; Sylvia Schultz; Bernie von Pein; Val Woolley;

If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact Gayle at 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 16 April 2023:

Morning Tea: Fresser;

Bible reader: Strand;

Prayer of Church: Fresser;

Media TEAM: Kruger A;

Power-point: Pukallus I;

Kids Zone: School Holidays;

Monthly Roster for April 2023:

Church Cleaning: Taylor; Funke;

Church Grounds: Strand;

Stewards: Brauer;

Welcoming: Kowald;

PA: Ruhle;

Pastoral Assistants: Kowald K; Steinhardt V;

HC Servers: Cam B (2, 9 & 16); Josh N (23 & 30);

Macalister Roster for 16 April 2023:

Church Cleaning: Jason & Le-Anne S;

Bible reader: Sonya Mc;

Cup of Tea (May): Ross & Janelle vP;

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