Sunday 25th October 2026 - Twenty Second 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 – Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Trish Muller;
Hymns (Mac) – 6 AT; 344; 264 AT; 301 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Deuteronomy 34:1-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Matthew 22:34-46;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – Strand;
Prayer of Church – Strand;
Hymns (Dalby) – Holy Spirit rain down; 83 AT; 329 AT; Hear our praises;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 27th Oct – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 27th Oct – Parish Council meeting via ZOO @ 7.00pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Thurs 29th Oct – St Mark’s Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm
Fri 30th Oct – C.H.A.O.S. – Big Games Night @ Dalby South State School
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 1st Nov - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 1st Nov - Chinchilla – Worship Service @ 9.00am with Pastor Joel
Sun 1st Nov - 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:
Trivia Night: 7th November 6:30pm @ St Mark’s Hall. $15 per head. 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:
St Mark’s B & E – Sun 8 Nov
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 God would raise up prophets to speak his word
for all Christians, that we may be guided by God's Spirit to fulfil the law of love
for groups that serve those in need (eg for Amnesty International, Community Aid Abroad, Australian Lutheran World Service)
for the malnourished and starving
for those who suffer mistreatment and abuse
for those who live in hatred of God and their neighbours
for those who are dying
Happy Birthday this week to:
Murray Paschke (Sun); Joel Johnson (Thurs); David Schreiber (Thurs);
Baptism Anniversaries:
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 1st November 2026:
Moring Tea: Strand; McEwan;
Bible Reader: Kruger;
Prayer of Church: Kruger;
PA (Sound): Ruhle N;
LS Audio: Ruhle C;
LIVE Stream: Hensel J;
Power-point: VOLUNTEER;
Kids Zone: 1 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 1st November 2026:
Church Cleaning: Nathan & Rose H; Shane & Leanne H;
Bible Reader: Sonya Mc;
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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