Sunday 28th December 2025 - First Sunday after Christmas

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: White

In some traditions, this Sunday is called 'The Festival of the Holy Family'.  The gospel reading for the day reflects something of Jesus' own family.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred    Spirit Guided       Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship               Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23;

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

• Bible Reader – Graham Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 426; 12 AT; 132 AT; All glory be to Christ;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Isaiah 63:7-9; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23;

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

• Bible Reader – Strand;

• Prayer of Church – Strand;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Mary, did you know?; 261 AT; Kings of kings; Light of the world; Light of the world sing hallelujah; 627;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

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

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

Sun 4th Jan - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 4th Jan - Chinchilla – Worship Service @ 9.00am

Sun 4th Jan - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

Sun 4th Jan – Downfall Creek – Worship Service @ 12.00pm

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

PLEASE NOTE:

Church Office will be CLOSED from Wednesday 24th December until Monday 12th January 2026.  Office will REOPEN on Tuesday 13th January.

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the whole family of the church

• for those whose marriage is in difficulty

• for those who are hurting because of family problems

• for the families in our parish, that they may learn to pray together

• for refugees

• for all tyrannical leaders and dictators and for those who suffer under their government

Happy Birthday this week to:

Megan James (Mon); Melody Schultz(Mon); Bev Ruhle (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Chris Ruhle;

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

On The Noticeboard:

2025 Rosters

2026 St Mark’s Committee members

2026 LYQ events

Safe Church Training dates

Summer Step Out Camps

Church Rosters:

Church Rosters are available on the website.

Check out if you are on the roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 4th January 2026:

Morning Tea:          Hensel A; Toomey;

Bible Reader:         Brauer;

Prayer of Church:   Brauer;

PA (Sound):            Noller S;

Power-point:           Brauer E;

LIVE Stream:           Hensel A;

LS Audio:                Brauer C;

Kids Zone:                

Monthly Roster for January 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Kucks;

Church Grounds:       Kowald; Kucks D;

Stewards:                   Paschke;

Welcoming:                Kessler;

Pastoral Assistants:   Johnson A;

HC Servers:                Brauer C; Hartwig G;

Macalister Roster for 4th January 2026:

Church Cleaning:     Brian & Lynelle W;

Bible Reader:           Colin M;

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