Sunday 14th September 2025 - Fourteenth 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 C):

• Readings – Jeremiah 4:11, 12, 22-28; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – NO Worship Service

• Bible Reader –

• Hymns (Mac) –

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Jeremiah 4:11, 12, 22-28; 1 Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10;

• Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.00am

• Bible Reader – Brauer;

• Prayer of Church – Brauer;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Blessed Assurance; Give thanks; 851; Behold the Lamb; Day by day; 465;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Mon 15th Sept – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am

Tues 16th Sept – St Mark’s Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm

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

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

Sun 21st Sept – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 21st Sept – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

Sun 21st Sept – Ningana & Karingal Communions after service

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

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child:

Packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child is a heartfelt way to share joy and hope with children in need around the world.

Start by collecting a shoebox from the narthex, then decide whether it will be for a boy or girl, and the appropriate age range.

Fill it with a variety of thoughtful items—

school supplies – pencil, rubbers, notebooks

personal items – toothbrushes, combs, washcloth

Items of clothing – watch, hat, sunglasses

fun toys or games to spark delight.

You can also include a personal note and photo.

Once packed, pray over the box and drop it back to the church office no later than 12th Oct.  Each shoebox becomes a powerful gift, delivering not just practical items but love and encouragement across borders.  If possible, please include $12.50/box for collection, processing, shipping and other project costs.

Date Claimer:

Eva’s Place Dalby – Springtime, Sip & Savour La Dolce Fundraiser – Dalby Golf Club – Saturday 11 October @ 5pm, QR code needed to purchase tickets.  Tickets close 30 Sept.

Date Claimer:

Trivia Night - Saturday 18 October - 6:30pm.  Book a table of 8-10 people or be placed in a team on the night.  This is a fundraiser activity for the painting of our church plant.  For booking contact Lois 0488 152 440

Electronic Giving – EFTPOS now available:

For those who find it easier to give to our Church electronically, there is now an EFTPOS facility set up near the Office Door for your convenience.  Alternatively, REG (Regular Electronic Giving) is also available – Set Up information on St Mark’s Website -  https://www.stmarksdalby.com.au/make-an-offering

Painting of the Church Plant:

The contractors are back at St Mark’s painting the remaining buildings of our church plant.  Please be aware of this work site if you need to be around the church in the next couple of weeks.  Donations towards this project will be gratefully received.

Account Name: St Mark’s Lutheran Church

Account Number: 0090  2025

BSB: 064-412

Ref: painting

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the church, that it would continue the work of Jesus in seeking out and saving those who have lost their way

• for all those children have been baptised, but whose parents have not fulfilled their vows, that the Spirit of God would guide them home to his people

• for those who have become 'lost' in the world: those who are homeless, addicted, unemployed, uneducated, sick, or rejected in any way

• for those who travel, that they may return home safely

• for young people who live on the streets

• for those who blaspheme God's name, and persecute his followers, that they may be enlightened with faith in Christ

• for all members of our congregation who have ceased to gather with us for worship, that we may seek them out and invite them to return

Happy Birthday this week to:

Zoe Ruhle (Sun); Delma Weier (Sun); Petrina Kucks (Tues); Colin Heintze (Sat); Susan Jacobs (Sat); Gayle Taylor (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Kirralee Schelberg; Heidi Jacobs; Ken Mitchell;

If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office

On The Noticeboard:

2025 St Mark’s Committees                       Safe Church Training dates

2025 Rosters                                              Operation Christmas Child

2025 LYQ events                                         La Dolce – Eva’s Place Fundraiser

TEAM & Admin Minutes                                                  

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 21st September 2025:

Morning Tea:          Pukallus; Steinhardt; Brauer E;

Bible Reader:         Pukallus;

Prayer of Church:   Pukallus;

PA (Sound):            Ruhle;

Power-point:           Pukallus I;

LIVE Stream:          Hensel A;

LS Audio:               Strand T;

Kids Zone:                

Monthly Roster for September 2025:

Church Cleaning:      Kessler;

Church Grounds:       Paschke; Jacobs;

Stewards:                  Toomey

Welcoming:               Toomey

Pastoral Assistants:  Johnson A;

HC Servers:              Hensel E; Bartsch R;

Macalister Roster for 21st September 2025:

Church Cleaning:     Sonya Mc

Bible Reader:           Ross v P;

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