Sunday 18th May 2025 - Fifth Sunday of Easter

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: White

Easter is the most sacred of Christian holidays and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  The Season of Easter begins with Easter Sunday, which is observed on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.  It lasts for seven weeks, until the Festival of Pentecost.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred             

Spirit Guided                          

Encouraging Discipleship

Inclusive                       

Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35;

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

• Bible Reader – Colin Muller;

• Hymns (Mac) – 164; 65 AT; 494; 177 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-6; John 13:31-35;

• Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;

• Bible Reader – Steinhardt family;

• Prayer of Church – Steinhardt family;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Give Thanks; King of Kings; Go Forth In His Name; Change my heart, Oh God; Holy Spirit; Love Divine;

• Kids Zone;

Events/Meetings this week:

Mon 19th May – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am

Mon 19th May – 500 Cards in the church hall @ 7.00pm

Tues 20th May – St Mark’s Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm

Fri 23rd May – C.H.A.O.S. – Charades/Pictionary

Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am

Sun 25th May – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 25th May – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

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

On The Noticeboard:

Ø    2025 St Mark’s Committee Members

Ø    2025 Rosters

Ø    TEAM & Admin Minutes

Ø    2025 LYQ events

Special PARISH MEETING – Sunday 8th June from 1pm at St Johns Downfall Creek

A Special Parish Meeting has been called - 1pm Arrival and Cuppa for a 1:30pm Start.

Items on the Agenda

1.    Present Tabled Motion from St. Johns Downfall Creek

That the money remaining in the parish bank account from the sale of the Wandoan Manse be transferred to St John’s Downfall Creek. 

St John’s Downfall Creek commits  to using this money for the ministry needs for the Miles to Taroom area. 

Downfall Creek recognises the current arrangement with St Marks Court and will undertake to honour that agreement. 

2.    Update on Ministry at Charleville.

If anyone wishes to discuss any of the above, please contact

Parish Chairman Ian Peters on 0427268377 or a Member of Parish Council.

Churches Together – Wednesday 28th May @6pm St John’s Anglican Church

Guest Speakers from Lantern Rescue – Donation of $10

Shepherds Breakfast – Saturday 7th June @ 8am St John’s Anglican Church Hall

St John’s Anglican Church Dalby is hosting as ecumenical “Shepherds Breakfast” - a simple Breakfast followed by time for discussion - for anyone interested in caring/pastoral ministry to share experiences and ideas; learn from each other; provide support to each other as we care for those around us.

RSVP (preferred) by Wednesday 4th June to Chris on 0402 058 919 or

Dalby Anglican Office on 4662 2071.

***CLW CAMP - Registration is OPEN!! – 30th June to 4th July 2025 @ Goooga ***

As part of our continued commitment to supporting our young people on their faith journeys, St Mark’s is offering a full subsidy for camp costs for any child or youth who is part of our church or ministry programs. This means that eligible campers and leaders can attend at no cost—what a blessing! When registering online, simply enter the relevant code at the payment section to apply the full subsidy. If you would like to know more, please contact our Youth Ministry Coordinator, Aimee for more information. 

About CLW Camps

CLW is a week-long camp experience filled with faith, fun, and friendship. With inspiring Bible studies, meaningful worship, and outdoor activities, these camps are designed to help young people deepen their relationship with God while building strong friendships and life skills. We’ve seen first hand the incredible impact these camps have, and we’d love for your child to be a part of it!

Would You Like to Support This Ministry?

If you would like to contribute financially to help make CLW possible for our young people, donations are warmly welcomed and go directly to St Mark’s Church. Please note “CLW” on your Offering envelope or EFT transfer so we can ensure your gift is directed to this amazing opportunity. Every contribution helps support the faith journey of our youth—thank you for your generosity and care!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help with registration or confirming your eligibility for the subsidy.

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the church, that by its love everyone may know we are disciples of the Lord

• for all nations, that they may see the glory of God in Jesus Christ

• for reconciliation and harmony between all races, cultures and nations

• for those who mourn, that God would wipe away all their tears

• for an end to death and suffering and pain

• for an end to hunger and disease

Happy Birthday this week to:

Josh Kavney & Anthony Heintze (Sun); Pearl Lucht & Bernice von Pein & Nate Muller (Mon); Lynda Lee (Tues); Greg Hartwig (Thurs);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Graham Weier; Garry Hartwig; Shirley Horrigan;

If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 25 May 2025:

Morning Tea:           Croft; Johnson;

Bible reader:            Pukallus;

Prayer of Church:   Pukallus;

PA (Sound):              Reichelt B;

Power-point:             Hensel R;

LIVE Stream:            Hensel J;

LS Audio:                 Brauer C;

Kids Zone:               1 June;

Monthly Roster for May 2025:

Church Cleaning:      Noller;

Church Grounds:      Brauer;

Stewards:                  Bartsch; Kucks J;

Welcoming:               Klinge

Pastoral Assistants:  Kowald K;

HC Servers:              Hensel N; Renner J;

Macalister Roster for 25 May 2025:

Church Cleaning:     Jason & Le-Anne S;

Bible Reader:           Brian W;

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)        

Email: report.abuse@safeplace.lca.org.au

Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070