Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Violet/Blue
Happy New Church Year!
Advent begins with the First Sunday of Advent, at the end of November or the beginning of December. This is the beginning of the church year. There are always four Sundays of Advent, before Christmas, whether Christmas day falls on a weekday or a Sunday. The word ‘advent’ means ‘coming’. During this time we look forward to our Lord’s coming as a human baby at Bethlehem and also to his final coming as king at the end of time. We also remember his continual coming to his people in his word and sacraments. Advent is therefore a time of waiting, preparing, and hoping. This involves both repentance and joyful anticipation.
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):
Readings – Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Delma Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 744; 2; 267 AT; 405 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Zephaniah 3:14-20; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – James family;
Prayer of Church – James family;
Hymns (Dalby) – 217 AT; The potter’s hand; I surrender; We three kings; 141 AT; 33;
Events/Meetings this week:
Mon 16th Dec – 500 Cards in Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am
Sun 22nd Dec – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Sun 22nd Dec – Macalister – Worship Service – Readings & Carols @ 7.00pm
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
2025 St Mark’s Committee Members
2024 Rosters
Stamps for Mission
TEAM & Admin Minutes
PLEASE NOTE:
Dalby Church office will be closed from Monday 23 December to Monday 6 January 2025.
ALWS Christmas Action Appeal:
Christmas Action Appeal envelopes are available from the table in the narthex.
ALWS Gifts of Grace:
Read Nathan’s story and his fluffy fertiliser factory and how you can make a difference this Christmas season! There are 30 gifts to choose from and starting from just $3. Each gift you choose represents the help you give someone in need through Australian Lutheran World Service. The Gifts of Grace catalogue is available from the table in the narthex.
Prayer Points for the Week:
for the church, that it may be prepared for the celebration of the birth of Christ
for all the baptised - that God would strengthen them in faith
for Sunday school teachers and children preparing for the celebration of Christmas
for schools, preparing for the last week of the year
for those who live in fear and oppression
for the physically handicapped
for outcasts whom society has rejected or forgotten
for exiles and refugees
for those harvesting their crops
Happy Birthday this week to:
Glenn Fresser (Sun); Peter von Pein (Mon); Jennifer Larsen (Tues); Chris Ruhle (Wed); Asher Kavney (Fri); Joel Pukallus (Sat); Cameron Schultz (Sat); Brendan Weier (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Theo Kleidon; Chris von Pein;
If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact 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 22 December 2024:
Morning Tea: Pukallus; Steinhardt;
Bible reader: Strand;
Prayer of Church: Strand;
PA (Sound): Brauer;
Power-point: Noller;
LIVE Stream: Kruger A;
LS Audio: Reichelt;
Kids Zone: Starts February 2025;
Monthly Roster for December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Kowald; (5th Sunday – 29th Dec – Renner; Pukallus)
Church Grounds: Hensel J
Stewards: Hensel J
Welcoming: Hensel J
Pastoral Assistants: Steinhardt V
HC Servers: Bartsch R (1 & 8); Hensel E (15, 22 & 29)
Macalister Roster for 22 December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Ross & Janelle v P;
Bible Reader: Trish M;
Cup of Tea (Jan): Colin & Trish M;
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)
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
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