Sunday 1st February 2026 - Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: White

The Epiphany of our Lord is celebrated on 6 January.

The word Epiphany means a sudden or great realization or revelation and it is celebrated as the first appearance of Christ to the Gentiles, when the Magi (Wise men) came to worship him.  In the Lutheran church, this season runs from the day of Epiphany until Ash Wednesday and includes the baptism of Jesus.

 ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred    Spirit Guided       Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship               Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12;

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

• Bible Reader – Sonya McVeigh;

• Hymns (Mac) – 54; 858; 857; 807;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12;

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

• Bible Reader – Kessler;

• Prayer of Church – Kessler;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Come, now is the time to worship; Glory; The potter’s hand; My Redeemer lives;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 2nd Feb – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm

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

Fri 6th Feb – C.H.A.O.S. – Run Wild Night - 7.00pm-9.00pm

Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in meeting room (back of hall)

Sun 8th Feb - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 8th Feb - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

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

World Day of Prayer:

WDoP – 6 March 2026 – There will be a planning meeting Tuesday 27th January at St John’s Anglican church @ 12.00pm.  Anyone interested is invited to come to this meeting and help plan this important ecumenical service.  This year the country is Nigeria.  We hope each church can send at least one representative.  For further details please contact Kerry Gibson on 0419 773 260

Membership Booklet Update:

Please review your details in the membership booklet and inform the office of any updates or corrections.  If you know someone without email access, please share this reminder with them.  If you prefer the church office to keep your details on file but not include them in the printed booklet, please let us know.

Happy Birthday this week to:

Chris Kowald (Mon); Barb Peltz (Wed); Ben Dyer (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Rob Bartsch;

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

LCA Level 1 Live On-line Training

For those who need to do LCA Level 1 training, available dates are listed below.

PLEASE NOTE: if you wish to do the training in a group setting, this can be arranged for Sunday 15 March, you will need to let the office know so the registrations can be made.

Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 11:30am to 1:00pm – Induction

Monday, 9 February 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Safeguarding

Wednesday. 18 February 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Induction

Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Safeguarding

Sunday, 15 March 2026, 11:30am to 3.30pm - Induction and Safeguarding

Thursday, 26 March 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Induction

Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11.30am to 1:00pm – Safeguarding

Monday, 13 April 2026, 7:30pm to 9.00pm - Induction

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:30pm to 9.00pm - Safeguarding

REMINDER: Once you have received your certificates, please email a copy to the church office.  Thank you!

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the poor in spirit

• for the pure in heart

• for the peacemakers

• for the merciful

• for all who witness to God's love in Christ

On The Noticeboard:

2026 St Mark’s Committees

2026 Rosters

2026 LYQ Events

TEAM & Admin Minutes

Safe Church Training dates

Church Rosters:

Church Rosters are available on the website.

Check out if you are on the roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 8th February 2026:

Morning Tea:          Kruger; Noller K;

Bible Reader:         Hensel;

Prayer of Church:   Hensel;

PA (Sound):            Reichelt B;

LS Audio:                Brauer C;

LIVE Stream:           Noller S;

Power-point:           Volunteer;

Kids Zone:                

Monthly Roster for February 2026:

Church Cleaning:         Finch; McEwan;

Church Grounds:         Johnson; Keys;

Stewards:                     Brauer;

Welcoming:                  Steinhardt;

Pastoral Assistants:     Renner J;

HC Servers:                 Hensel N (1, 8 Feb); Bartsch R (15, 22 Feb);

Macalister Roster for 8th February 2026:

Church Cleaning:    Sonya Mc;

Bible Reader:           Ross vP;

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