Sunday 11th October 2026 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Redeemer, Macalister / St Mark’s, Dalby
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred Spirit Guided Inclusive
Encouraging Discipleship Witnessing to the Gospel
Liturgical Colour: Green
The Sundays after Pentecost (known as the "non-festival" season of the church year) are the Sundays in which we concentrate on the growth of the church.
They begin with Trinity Sunday, and ends with "Christ the King" Sunday, where we focus on the end times, and the second coming of our Lord Jesus.
The Gospel lessons for this season concentrate on the teaching and ministry of Jesus. The Old Testament and Epistle lessons have a semi-continuous narrative, with the Revised Common Lectionary (which we customarily use) giving two options for the Old Testament lessons, either the stories of the Patriarchs through Genesis and Exodus, or the Prophets.
The liturgical colour for the Sundays after Pentecost (which comprises roughly half of the church year) is green, as this symbolises new life and growth.
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):
Readings – Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Brian Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 34 AT; 274 AT; 287; 870;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Exodus 32:1-14; Philippians 4:1-9; Matthew 22:1-14;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – CLW Youth;
Prayer of Church – CLW Youth;
Hymns (Dalby) – Blessed be your name; One way; Our God; Goodness of God; Lord, I need you; Open the eyes of my heart, Lord; Prince of peace;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 13th Oct – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 13th Oct – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.00pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Fri 16th Oct – C.H.A.O.S. – Table Tennis / Indoor Bowls
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 18th Oct - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am including baptism of Oscar Cooper
Sun 18th Oct - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am including baptism of Everly Scheiwe
Sun 18th Oct – Karingal & Ningana - Home communions
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child:
Monday 12th October @ 9.30am, there will be a group of people packing Christmas shoeboxes. If you are interested, please come along for a morning of fun and fellowship. Monetary donations to contribute to the boxes are most welcome. Boxes can be left at St Mark’s no later than the Tuesday 13th October.
NCLS:
Our church is taking part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey.
Why? Locally, this survey helps our church to listen to all voices, so we can gain valuable insights to shape the health and vitality of our church.
Nationally, our church will also add to a vital picture of church life across Australia, highlighting national trends and informing wider society.
Mark Your Calendar:
St Mark’s Trivia night – Sat 7 Nov
St Mark’s B & E – Sun 8 Nov
Anglican Church “Countdown to Christmas” – Sat 21 Nov
School Holidays – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027
Prayer Points for the Week:
for the women of the church, and for all their gifts and forms of service
for those who have heard the invitation of the gospel and refused it
for wives and husbands, singles, those about to be married, those in marriage difficulties or family strife, those in broken marriages, those who are divorced
for those who are burdened with worries and cares
for those who work in aid and welfare agencies throughout the world, feeding the hungry
Happy Birthday this week to:
Chris von Pein (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Colin Heintze; Lois Schreiber; Lois Stsrand;
If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard/Narthex:
2026 St Mark’s Committees
2026 Rosters
Safe Church Posters
LCA Policies & Procedures (Orange folder)
CHAPPY News
Church Rosters:
Church Rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the Weekly roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 18th October 2026:
Moring Tea: Pukallus; Steinhardt;
Bible Reader: Steinhardt;
Prayer of Church: Steinhardt;
PA (Sound): Klinge;
LS Audio: Strand T;
LIVE Stream: Noller S;
Power-point: VOLUNTEER;
Kids Zone: 18 Oct;
Monthly Roster for October 2026:
Church Cleaning: Hartwig Garry;
Church Grounds: Hartwig Garry;
Stewards: Strand;
Welcoming: Strand;
Pastoral Assistants: Renner J;
HC Servers: Brauer C (4, 11 Oct); Kruger A (18, 25 Oct);
Macalister Roster for 18th October 2026:
Church Cleaning: Graham & Delma W;
Bible Reader: Delma W;
Safe Place for All
Report Abuse – if you have experienced abuse or have witnessed poor behaviour from someone working for, or connected with, the Lutheran Church in Australia or New Zealand, or if you believe that someone else in the Church is at risk, is it important that you let us know.
Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call) or 0800 356 887 (New Zealand)
Email: complaints@lca.org.au
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
Mobile: phone text message +61 (0) 438 320 218
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