Sunday 22nd February 2026 - First Sunday in Lent

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: Violet

Sundays in Lent: What is Lent?

Many Christians have heard of Lent, but do all know what it means?  According to Merriam-Webster, Lent means "the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter as a period of penitence and fasting."

Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter Sunday.

Lent is meant to be a time of repentance.  That’s not a feeling of shame but an awareness that sin separates us from God and of what it cost Him to be reunited with us.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred    Spirit Guided       Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship               Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11;

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

• Bible Reader – Brian Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 195; 354 AT; 345 AT; 131 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11;

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

• Bible Reader – Steinhardt;

• Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Lead me to the cross; I am carried; 759; Sinking deep; What a friend we have in Jesus; I walk by faith;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 24th Feb – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am

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

Wed 25th Feb – Dalby – Mid Week Bible Study @ 7.00pm

Wed 25th Feb – Dalby Churches Together Dinner @ 6.00pm (Catholic Church)

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

Every Sunday – Confirmation (during school terms) @ 11.00am

Sun 1st Mar - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 1st Mar - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

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

Mark Your Calendar:

Maundy Thurs – 2 April

Good Fri – 3 April

Easter Sunday – 5 April

SWQLP AGM – 12 April

St Mark’s AGM – 10 May

LCAQD Synod – 5-7 June

Birthday Celebrations:

You are invited to help Sylvia Schultz celebrate her 90th birthday on Saturday 14 March at 11:30 am at the Windsor Hotel.  If anyone wishes to attend, please call / text Janelle von Pein on 0427 738 980 by 6 March 2026.

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.

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 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!

Happy Birthday this week to:

Emily Bartsch (Sun); Matthew Kucks (Mon); Georgina Paschke (Mon); Evelyn Hensel (Mon); Chester Kucks (Mon); MaryAnn Kessler (Tues); Henry Brauer (Wed); Shirley Horrigan (Thurs); Joyce von Pein (Thurs); Sofia Becker (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Matilda Gooderham; Valma Schelberg; Debra Schelberg; Annys Croft; Elissa Hensel; Isabella Pukallus; Lewys Sivertsen;

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

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for all who face temptations or trials that seem too great for them

• for those who have undertaken fasting or opportunities for extra service during Lent, that they may be strengthened

• for young Christians, that they may be strengthened against the temptation of unbelief

• for those preparing for baptism or confirmation at Easter

• for all who believe, that they may not be put to shame

• for those who are hungry or homeless, that they may not be tempted to despair

• for those who are in positions of leadership, that they may resist all temptations to abuse their power

On The Noticeboard:

2026 St Mark’s Committees

2026 Rosters

2026 LYQ Events

Safe Church Posters

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 1st March 2026:

Morning Tea:          Hensel A; Klinge K;

Bible Reader:         Strand;

Prayer of Church:   Strand;

PA (Sound):            Klinge;

LS Audio:                Strand T;

LIVE Stream:           Noller S;

Power-point:           Volunteer;

Kids Zone:              8th March

Monthly Roster for March 2026:

Church Cleaning:       Strand;

Church Grounds:       Renner; VOLUNTEERS;

Stewards:                  Toomey;

Welcoming:               Toomey;

Pastoral Assistants:   Kowald K;

HC Servers:               Kruger A (1, 8, 15 Mar); Hensel E (22, 29 Mar);

Macalister Roster for 1st March 2026:

Church Cleaning:    Jason & Le-Anne S;

Bible Reader:           Delma 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