Sunday 20th September 2026 - Seventeenth 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 16:2-15; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – NO Worship Service;
Bible Reader –
Hymns (Mac) –
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Exodus 16:2-15; Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – Pukallus;
Prayer of Church – Pukallus;
Hymns (Dalby) – Hosanna praise is rising; 164; 405 AT; Cornerstone; 474 AT; Great is the Lord;
Events/Meetings this week:
Mon 21st Sept – Coffee n Craft on the hall deck @ 9.30am
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 22nd Sept – Men’s Talk on the hall deck @ 10.00am
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 27th Sept - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 27th Sept - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am (Anglican members visiting)
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
Dalby Pathfinders:
Dalby Baptist Church - Mon 21st – Wed 23rd September – 9am to 1pm. $20 for 3 days. Thrill time, Chill time, worship & talks, BBQ every day. Register via QR code.
Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child:
Shoe boxes are available from St Mark’s to collect and fill, please include the $12.50/box for postage. Individual items can be left in the container near the shoeboxes. Monetary donations are most welcome.
Monday 12th October @ 9.30am, there will be a group of people packing Christmas shoeboxes. If you are interested, please come along for a morning of fun and fellowship. Boxes can be left at St Mark’s no later than the Tuesday 13th October.
Nominations / Roster Forms:
St Mark’s Budget and Election Meeting (B & E) is planned for Sunday 8th November 2026. The Nominations / Roster Form for 2027 has been emailed. Paper copies are available from the table in the Narthex.
Please fill in a form and return it by Sunday 27th September either by email or placing the form in the green box on the table in the Narthex.
Thank you for your co-operation.
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.
Mark Your Calendar:
School Holidays – 19th Sept to 5th Oct 2026
– 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027
SWQLP B & E meeting (St Mark’s) – 20 Sept
Anglican members visiting – Sun 27 Sept
St Mark’s Trivia night – Sat 7 Nov
St Mark’s B & E – Sun 8 Nov
Anglican Church “Countdown to Christmas” – Sat 21 Nov
Prayer Points for the Week:
for all Christians, that they may live lives worthy of the good news about Christ
for those who are envious, that they may be grateful for what God has given them
for those who are poor or in need, that God would provide for them and move us to help them
for those who fight for human rights and justice, that God would bless them
Happy Birthday this week to:
Colin Heintze (Sun); Susan Jacobs (Sun); Andrew Graetz (Wed);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Delma Weier; Josh Noller;
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
REPLENISH – Women’s Retreat – 9th to 11th October 2026
Church Rosters:
Church Rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the Weekly roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 27th September 2026:
Morning Tea: Paschke;
Bible Reader: Kessler;
Prayer of Church: Kessler;
PA (Sound): Noller S;
LS Audio: Reichelt B;
LIVE Stream: Hensel J;
Power-point: Reichelt E;
Kids Zone: School Holidays;
Monthly Roster for September 2026:
Church Cleaning: Kessler
Church Grounds: Jacobs; VOLUNTEERS;
Stewards: Toomey;
Welcoming: Toomey;
Pastoral Assistants: Johnson A;
HC Servers: Bartsch R (6, 13 Sept); Hensel N (20, 27 Sept);
Macalister Roster for 27th September 2026:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible Reader: Graham 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
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