Greetings from St Mark's - Notices for this week
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
Service for Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost:
Readings – Proverbs 9:1-6; Ephesians 5:15-20; John 6:51-58;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service – 7.30am
Bible Reader – Sonya McVeigh
Hymns (Mac) – 123 AT; 429; 560; 364 AT;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby - Worship service – 9.30am
Bible Reader – Pukallus Family;
Prayer of Church – Pukallus Family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Dream small; Game on; O come to the altar; Sinking deep; Find us faithful;
The 4 week sermon series based on the Olympics continues. Week 4 – Faster-Higher-Stronger
Meetings this week:
Mon 16 Aug – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am
Mon 16 Aug – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 17 Aug – Dalby/Macalister Elders meeting @ 7.30pm
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Sun 22 Aug – Dalby Harvest Thanksgiving
Sun 22 Aug – Confirmation (the loft) @ 11am
Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office
Norwin Lutheran Church invite you to their Evening Service on Sunday 29th August at 5pm followed by a shared evening meal. Norwin love playing and singing praises to God and on Sunday the 29th, the young people there will be leading and playing for the service. Come along and Sing it out aloud and Sing it out strong. For catering purposes please RSVP to Dawn Schelberg by Friday evening 27th August 0427 915 992.
LCA Missionary Time-Line:
This timeline is a thank you and acknowledgement to the people from Lutheran Churches in Australia who served in mission overseas. The countless stories tell of the joys of serving and the many blessings our overseas brothers and sisters gave to us. The timeline is a work in progress. Contact LCA International Mission if you would like to contribute.
Young Adults home group:
Who: young adults aged 17 (finished high school) -30ish
What: dinner, discipleship, fellowship
When: Every Tuesday night @6:30pm
Where: various locations across Dalby
Why: "To provide a safe and Godly community giving the chance to provide authentic fellowship and deep conversations, with the bonus of food"
Acts 2:42 [NIV] - They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
We would love it if our hosts could commit to hosting us approximately once every month/two months. This involves having us to their house and making dinner for the group. The use of a tv is bonus 👍🏻 We will organise our own study, and they are welcome to join in if they like- we always appreciate the wisdom our older congregation members have to offer. Special thanks to those who have already graciously hosted us: Megan James, Kaylene & Murray, Barb & Keith, Des & Val, Jamie & Mezzie. We really appreciate it! Thank you!! If you wish to host the Young Adult group, please contact Nadine!
C.H.A.O.S:
With C.H.A.O.S youth ministry booming this last term, we are looking for people to join the ‘Youth Support Team’ (Y.S.T.) that will come to a youth night once a Term (possibly one or two adults per night). To be an extra adult leader, you will need a blue card; if not, please see the blue card website for more information www.bluecard.qld.gov.au. You have the opportunity to support and care for our leaders who connect and lead these young people while giving up their time and energy to plan these events. Sharing your experience, knowledge, advice, and support with mainly our leaders but also with the kids. Would you please talk with or email Aimee Johnson if you have any questions or need more information? Phone: 0409 906 567 Email aimee.johnson@lca.org.au
LCA Story of the Week:
After 20 years without a confirmation service, members of St John’s Buccleuch in SA shared the joy as seven youth were confirmed this year. Theirs was not only St John’s first confirmation class for many years but also its first online class, with students attending from locations including a truck parked on a hill to receive a signal.
Read the full story here>>
Harvest Thanksgiving:
Harvest Thanksgiving Sunday 22nd August. Setting up the display will be Saturday 21st from 9am. Generally you know what you want to thank God for, so whatever you bring in, we will endeavour to display it. The suggestions below are an example only, so you are very welcome to expand on them.
Here are some suggestions for the display;
· Hobbies; Sewing, knitting, art, flowers, sports gear, books, etc
· Our Groups; CHAOS, HFT, Prayer Group, Cards, Craft on the Deck, etc
Thanking you for your consideration.
Glenice - Contact-ph-0409 206 377 or email-gskchopper@bigpond.com
OCC Christmas Shoeboxes:
Christmas Shoeboxes and brochures are now available from the narthex.
OCC has a new State Manager Robert Henry and we have been notified that all the boxes will go through to Sydney again this year. The closing date for collection will be 17th October.
Happy Birthday this week to:
Janelle von Pein (Tues); Carlin Ruhle (Tues); Valma Schelberg (Wed); Kaylene Paschke (Thurs);
Baptism Anniversaries
Grace Horrigan; Elijah Kavney; Dylan Peach;
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; that they may act wisely.
· For the Church, LCAQD; that it may ensure that God's people have access to the body and blood of our Lord
· For the pastors Bishop John Henderson, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors; that it may always proclaim God's greatness by the Holy Spirit in music and song
· For the United Nations, that they operate wisely and for the benefit of the innocent
· For the removal of world leaders who abuse their countries for their own selfish gain
· For those trapped in the world of drugs, alcohol abuse, promiscuity, gambling and other forms of addiction or self-indulgence
· For the victims of all forms of abuse and for the families of the perpetrators
Church Rosters
Church rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 22 August
Morning Tea: Trevor & Bev M; Joel/Anne P;
Bible reader: Strand;
Prayer of Church: Strand;
Creative Cards: Ruhle;
Kids Zone: Anne P; {Alex, Charlie}
Monthly Roster for August
Church Cleaning: Bartsch; Horrigan; (5th Sunday – Renner; Pukallus A)
Church Grounds: Schreiber; Schuurs;
Stewards: Brauer;
Welcoming: Kowald;
PA: Ruhle;
Power-point: Toomey, James, Ruhle;
Elder: Kowald K; Steinhardt V;
HC Servers: Brauer C (1, 8 & 15); Strand T (22 & 29)
Macalister Roster for 22 August
Church Cleaning: Ross & Janelle vP;
Bible reader: Colin M;
Cup of Tea (Sept): Andrew & Marlene H;