Sunday 1st November 2026 - Twenty Third 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 – Joshua 3:7-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Sonya McVeigh;
Hymns (Mac) – 12 AT; 323; 77 AT; 213;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Joshua 3:7-17; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Matthew 23:1-12;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – Kruger;
Prayer of Church – Kruger;
Hymns (Dalby) – Above all; Good good Father; God of wonder; Hosanna;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 3rd Nov – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Sat 7th Nov – St Marks Trivia Night @ 6.30pm
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 8th Nov - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 8th Nov - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Sun 8th Nov - Dalby – St Mark’s Budget & Elections meeting @ 11.30am
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
NCLS:
Our church is taking part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey.
The survey has been emailed out to members of St Mark’s. (CHECK EMAILS)
Paper copies are available if you prefer. The Attender Survey is for people aged 15+.
If you have children aged 8-15 and you are happy for them to participate, there is a Child Survey also. (There is a form for Parents to give consent, contact church office)
· You can complete this survey at a time that suits you.
· You may start and continue later using the same computer and browser
· It is anonymous and confidential
· No individual results are released to denominational leaders.
St Mark’s Trivia Night:
Saturday 7th November 6:30pm @ St Mark’s Hall. $15 per head. 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 baking at the church hall by Saturday afternoon so it can be included in our bake sale.
Get a team of 8-10 or simply come on the night and we’ll place you in a team. Bake Stall and Raffles. Come for a night of laughs, friendly competition and community fun. Everyone welcome. More info or register your trivia team - Lois 0488 152 440
Mark Your Calendar:
Anglican Church “Countdown to Christmas” – Sat 21 Nov
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 the church, that it may remain faithful to the apostles' teaching
for the unity of the Christian church on earth
for all Christians, especially those under persecution, that they may imitate the martyrs in bold witness to the gospel
for all who have dedicated their lives to serving Christ in others
for the enemies of the church, and those who curse God's saints
for peace between nations
for those who are poor, those who are hungry, and those who mourn
for those who are rich, those who have more than enough, and those who take life lightly
thanks for those who have died in faith
Happy Birthday this week to:
Elizabeth Graetz (Mon); Marlene Hohnke (Tues); Lorraine Patteson (Wed); Earla Voght (Wed); William Becker (Wed); Lachlan Noller (Thurs); Joshua Pukallus (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Tiffany Steinohrt; Brian Weier; Joel Johnson; Petrina Kucks;
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 8th November 2026:
Moring Tea: E & L Reichelt;
Bible Reader: Steinhardt;
Prayer of Church: Steinhardt;
PA (Sound): Brauer C;
LS Audio: Strand T;
LIVE Stream: Taylor;
Power-point: VOLUNTEER;
Kids Zone: 1st 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 8th November 2026:
Church Cleaning: Nathan & Rose H;
Shane & Leanne H;
Bible Reader: Ross vP;
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