Sunday 18th October - Twenty First 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 – Exodus 33:12-23; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Delma Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 128; 4 AT; 157 AT; 194 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Exodus 33:12-23; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; Matthew 22:15-22;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – Steinhardt;
Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;
Hymns (Dalby) – King of kings; In Christ alone; Jesus, what a beautiful name; Wonderful, merciful, saviour; Grace; 194 AT;
Events/Meetings this week:
Mon 19th Oct – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Wed 21st Oct – Minister’s Fraternal @ Salvation Army @ 1pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Fri 16th Oct – C.H.A.O.S. – Murder Mystery
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 25th Oct - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 25th Oct - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
NCLS:
Our church is taking part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey.
Why? Locally, this survey helps our church to listen to all voices, so we can gain valuable insights to shape the health and vitality of our church.
Nationally, our church will also add to a vital picture of church life across Australia, highlighting national trends and informing wider society.
St Mark’s Trivia night:
Saturday night 7th November we are having a ‘Trivia Night’ as a fundraising event. As part of the night, we are also having a bake stall where participants may wish to purchase some baked goodies. We are asking if anyone would like to donate some baked goodies, please leave it at the church hall by Saturday afternoon so it can be included in our bake sale.
Mark Your Calendar:
St Mark’s B & E – Sun 8 Nov
Anglican Church “Countdown to Christmas” – Sat 21 Nov
School Holidays – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027
Prayer Points for the Week:
for all members of the church, that they may give to God what belongs to him
for the citizens of our nation, that they may support all lawful government
for those in positions of authority, that they may act wisely
for industry, commerce, business and financial institutions
for the workforce - for professions, tradespeople, technicians, and all who perform a useful function in our society
Happy Birthday this week to:
Charlotte Gooderham (Sun); Ryan Elder (Tues); Luke Elder (Tues); Natasha Kleidon(Tues); Kerry Noller (Tues);
Keegan Ruhle (Thurs);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Jason Schelberg; Jorja Hartwig; Susan Jacobs; Des Steinhardt;
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>>
Weekly Roster for 25th October 2026:
Moring Tea: Kessler; Ruhle Z;
Bible Reader: Strand;
Prayer of Church: Strand;
PA (Sound): Noller S;
LS Audio: Brauer C;
LIVE Stream: Hensel A;
Power-point: VOLUNTEER;
Kids Zone: 18 Oct;
Monthly Roster for October 2026:
Church Cleaning: Hartwig Garry;
Church Grounds: Hartwig Garry;
Stewards: Strand;
Welcoming: Strand;
Pastoral Assistants: Renner J;
HC Servers: Brauer C (4, 11 Oct); Kruger A (18, 25 Oct);
Macalister Roster for 25th October 2026:
Church Cleaning: Graham & Delma W;
Bible Reader: Trish M;
Safe Place for All
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Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call) or 0800 356 887 (New Zealand)
Email: complaints@lca.org.au
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
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