Sunday 12th July 2026 - Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

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.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

• Christ Centred   

• Spirit Guided      

• Inclusive

• Encouraging Discipleship              

• Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):

• Readings – Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am LR;

• Bible Reader – Delma Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 101; 221; 265 AT; 844;

  
  

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Genesis 25:19-34; Romans 8:1-11; Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23;

• Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am LR;

• Bible Reader – Steinhardt;

• Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Still, The Stand, Amazing Grace – My Chains Are Gone, Because He Lives

Events/Meetings this week:

• Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm

• Tues 14th July – Macalister – Ladies Guild @ 9.30am

• Tues 14th July – Men’s Talk on the Hall Deck @ 10.00am

• Tues 14th July – St Mark’s Admin Meeting @ 7.00pm

• Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am

• Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)

• Sun 19th July – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7:30am

• Sun 19th July – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am

• Sun 19th July – Ningana & Karingal, Dalby – Communion Distribution after St Mark’s

Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office

Val Woolley

Christian Sympathies to the Family of Val Wolley who passed away early on Monday. 

Val’s Funeral will be held at St Mark’s on Wednesday 22 July at 10am. 

Donations for Christian Life Week (CLW) - Thank You

To all those who donated to St Mark’s – to cover the cost of subsiding CLW for our young people who attended either as a Camper or as a Leader – your generosity is appreciated.

Black Hymnals:

We currently have many boxes of Black Lutheran Hymnal in the storage container.  If anyone would have a use for these or would like some, please talk to Lois Strand.

Lost Property:

There is a Lost Property Box in the Narthex with 4 water bottles, a jumper and a pair of reading glasses in it – if you think they could be yours please have a look.

Glenmorgan Caravanning and Working Bee Weekend:   August 7 – 10

Come out ‘west’ for a time of fun, fellowship and community service

Those with caravans/campers will be camping in Meandarra on the banks of Brigalow Creek or if you prefer more comfort, the Meandarra Pub has rooms (07) 4665 6183.

Saturday afternoon (8 August, 1 pm): Working Bee at the Glenmorgan Community Church to thoroughly clean the interior – please bring a bucket, cloths, etc.

This will be followed by a BBQ at the Church hosted by Mike and Beris Ludwig

Sunday Morning Church Service with HC at Glenmorgan starts at 9:30 am

Members & Friends of ELF, Bethlehem Glencoe and St John’s Wilsonton are invited to come along - please RSVP to Mike on 0438 769 978 

Walk My Way Dalby – Registrations Now Open!

Walk My Way is an Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) fundraising event that raises support for vulnerable children around the world, especially helping Girls access education, safety and hope instead of being forced into child marriage.

To participate in our local event, join a team or donate please go to https://brisbane.walkmyway.org.au/page/WesternDownsFaithinMotion

Whether you walk, run, volunteer or simply encourage others, Everyone can play a part in showing that every Child is precious. 

Volunteers who are willing to be Course Marshals will require a current Blue Card.

Information is also on the St Mark's Facebook Page or by contacting Anne - 0408375200.

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the Church, that it may joyfully prepare for God's glory

• for the whole of Creation, which groans under the weight of human pollution and exploitation

• for People who work in the media: journalism, newspapers, TV, radio

• for the unemployed and the underemployed, the overworked, and those with difficulties in their work

• for People who are disabled and those who care for them

Happy Birthday this week to:

Betty Ritter (Mon); Andrew Hensel (Mon); Paul Renner (Wed); Heidi Jacobs (Thurs); Spencer Weier (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Robyn Hartwig; Matt Kruger;

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)

• ENGAGE Youth Dinner - 29th August 2026 - RSVP by 14th Aug

• REPLENISH – Women’s Retreat - 9th to 11th October 2026 - Registrations until 27th Sep

Mark Your Calendar:

School Holidays – 19th Sept to 5th Oct 2026 – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 19th July 2026:

Morning Tea:          Reichelt E & L;

Bible Reader:         Kruger;

Prayer of Church:   Kruger;

PA (Sound):            Klinge;

LS Audio:                Brauer C;

LIVE Stream:           Noller S;

Power-point:           VOLUNTEER;

Kids Zone:              Returning in Term 3

Monthly Roster for July 2026:

Church Cleaning:                Paschke; Toomey;

Church Grounds:                 Kessler; Bartsch;

Stewards:                             Paschke;

Welcoming:                          Kessler;

Pastoral Assistants:            Kowald K;

HC Servers:                          Brauer C (12, 26 July); Kruger A (19 July);

Macalister Roster for 19th July 2026:

Church Cleaning:    Graham & Delma W;

Bible Reader:           Trish M;

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