Sunday 15th November 2026 - Twenty Fifth 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 – Judges 4:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30;

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

• Bible Reader – Colin Muller;

• Hymns (Mac) – 206; 373; 377; 352;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Judges 4:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11; Matthew 25:14-30;

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

• Bible Reader – Pukallus;

• Prayer of Church – Pukallus;

• Hymns (Dalby) – O come to the altar; Pass it on; Go light your world; The servant song; Reckless love; To God be the glory;

Events/Meetings this week:

Mon 16th Nov – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am

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

Tues 17th Nov – St Mark’s Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm

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

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

Sat 21st Nov - Anglican Church - “Countdown to Christmas” – 4.00pm-7.00pm

Sun 22nd Nov - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 22nd Nov - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am including baptism of Harry Noller

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

NCLS:

Those of you who have taken paper copies of the National Church Life Survey, please return your completed form as soon as possible to the church office.

Lutheran Tract Mission:

Explore God’s “Faithful Promises” this Advent with LTM 2026 devotional.  Through daily Bible readings, reflections and prayers discover anew the faithfulness and steadfast love of the God who always keeps his promises.  The Advent Devotional is available from the table in the narthex.

Mark Your Calendar:

Christmas Carols – Sat 12th December - Anderson Park @ 6.30pm

School Holidays – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027

Stamps for Mission:

Stamps for Mission gathers and sells all types of stamps to support our international mission program.  New and used stamps, modern or older, Australian and overseas, loose or in albums are all accepted.  Since 2008, through your generosity, the Stamps for Mission program has now raised over $500,000 to support ministry and mission projects funded by LCA International Mission.

Collected stamps can be forwarded to either your state’s nominated stamp receivers:

• Eric Wilson

• PO Box 2209

• Milton  Qld  4064

• Noela Maynard

• 75 Kirra Road

• Maroochy River  QLD  4561

or direct to:

• Andrew Cecil

• Stamps for Mission National Co-ordinator

• PO Box 47

• Littlehampton SA 5250

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for all who belong to the church, that they may rightly use the talents that God has given them

• for the environment, that resources may be conserved and fairly distributed

• for the just operation of banks and other financial institutions

• for agriculture, fishing, and forestry

Happy Birthday this week to:

Ken Kleidon (Tues); Clara Sivertsen (Thurs); John Hensel (Thurs); Gabrielle Noller (Thurs);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Leyton Jacobs; Natasha Kleidon;

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>>

Monthly roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 22nd November 2026:

Moring Tea:           Paschke;

Bible Reader:        Kessler;

Prayer of Church:  Kessler;

PA (Sound):           Ruhle N;

LS Audio:               Ruhle C;

LIVE Stream:          Hensel A;

Power-point:           VOLUNTEER;

Kids Zone:              29th Nov;

Monthly Roster for November 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Johnson; Croft;

Church Grounds:      VOLUNTEERS;

Stewards:                  Bartsch;

Welcoming:               Kowald;

Pastoral Assistants:  Kowald K;

HC Servers:               Hartwig G (1, 8 Nov); Hensel E (15, 22, 29 Nov);

Macalister Roster for 22nd November 2026:

Church Cleaning:       Colin & Trish M;

Bible Reader:             Brian 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