Sunday 29th March 2026 - Palm Sunday

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: Violet

Palm Sunday is the Christian holiday that commemorates the entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem a week before his crucifixion.  According to the biblical account, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey while the crowds shouted "Hosanna" and laid palm branches on the ground before him.  This event is significant to Christians as it represents the fulfillment of prophecy and the beginning of the Holy Week leading up to Easter.  Many churches celebrate Palm Sunday by distributing palm fronds or branches to the congregation and re-enacting the procession of Jesus into Jerusalem.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred    Spirit Guided       Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship               Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):

• Readings – Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7:30am;

• Bible Reader – Graham Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 157 AT; 349 AT; You are my vision; 211 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 21:1-11;

• Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;

• Bible Reader – Kessler;

• Prayer of Church – Kessler;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Light the fire; Great are you, Lord; Man of sorrows; Come as you are; The potter’s hand; Days of Elijah;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

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

Thurs 2nd Apr – Dalby - Maundy Thursday service @ 7.30pm

Fri 3rd Apr – Dalby – Good Friday service @ 9.30am

Fri 3rd Apr – Dalby – Fish n Chip luncheon @ 11.00am

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

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

Sun 5th Apr - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7:30am

Sun 5th Apr - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am

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

Mark Your Calendar:

School Holidays – 3rd to 19th April / 27th June to 12th July / 19th Sept to 5th Oct

                              12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027

SWQLP AGM – 12 April

St Mark’s AGM – 31 May - (NOTE - change of date)

LYQ Appeal Dinner – 30 May

LCAQD Synod – 5-7 June

Circle of Care meal – 11 June

CLW Winter Camps – Coolum A & Darling Downs – 29 June to 3 July

                                   Coolum B – 6 to 10 July

Fish n Chip Luncheon:

If you wish to order Good Friday Fish n Chips, please write your order on the form on the table in the narthex.  Please pay on the day.  Thank you!

The Mariage Course:

A 7 session course to strengthen your relationship starting on Monday 20th April, 6.30pm at The Russell Hotel.  $150/couple.  Register at www.dalbyhope.org

SWQLP AGM:

Printed copies of the agenda and reports for the upcoming Parish AGM are available from the table in the narthex.

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.

Happy Birthday this week to:

Will Toomey (Wed); Leo Cullen (Wed); April Cullen (Thurs); Jordan Kucks (Sat); Alexander von Pein (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Marlene Hohnke; Scott Reichelt; Kylie von Pein; Barry Weier;

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

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for a fearless witness to the cross of Christ

• for all who will worship this week here and throughout the world

• for those who will be baptised or confirmed at Easter

• for the world, that it may receive the one who comes in the name of the Lord

• for the rulers of the world

• for the courts of our land, for judges, magistrates and lawyers

• for all who are in distress/dying/sick, that they may be strengthened by the sufferings of Christ

• for all Christians, that they may follow the way of the cross

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 5th April 2026:

Morning Tea:          Kruger; Noller K;

Bible Reader:         Hensel;

Prayer of Church:   Hensel;

PA (Sound):            Klinge;

LS Audio:               Brauer C;

LIVE Stream:          Taylor;

Power-point:           VOLUNTEER;

Kids Zone:              School Holidays

Monthly Roster for April 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Kowald; Dyer;

Church Grounds:      Strand;

Stewards:                  Strand;

Welcoming:               Strand;

Pastoral Assistants:  Steinhardt V;

HC Servers:              Brauer C (5, 12 Apr); Hartwig G (19, 26 Apr);

Macalister Roster for 5th April 2026:

Church Cleaning:    Brian & Lynelle W (3rd Apr Good Fri); Graham & Delma W (5th Apr)

Bible Reader:          Brian W;

Safe Place for All

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Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call) or 0800 356 887 (New Zealand)          

Email: complaints@lca.org.au

Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070              

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