Sunday 2nd August 2026 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

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 – Genesis 32:22-31; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – NO Worship Service;

• Bible Reader –

• Hymns (Mac) –

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Genesis 32:22-31; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21;

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

• Bible Reader – Kessler;

• Prayer of Church – Kessler;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Goodness of God; Cornerstone; Eagles Wings; The old rugged cross;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 4th Aug – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.00pm

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

Fri 7th Aug – C.H.A.O.S. – Lego night @ 7.00pm

Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)

Sun 9th Aug - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7:30am

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

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

Glenmorgan Caravanning and Working Bee Weekend:           August 7 – 10

Come out ‘west’ for a time of fun, fellowship and community service

Those with caravans/campers will be camping in Meandarra on the banks of Brigalow Creek or if you prefer more comfort, the Meandarra Pub has rooms (07) 4665 6183.

Saturday afternoon (8 August, 1 pm): Working Bee at the Glenmorgan Community Church to thoroughly clean the interior – please bring a bucket, cloths, etc.

This will be followed by a BBQ at the Church hosted by Mike and Beris Ludwig

Sunday Morning Church Service with HC at Glenmorgan starts at 9:30 am

Members & Friends of ELF, Bethlehem Glencoe and St John’s Wilsonton are invited to come along - please RSVP to Mike on 0438 769 978 (who can also give tips on the best roads to get there!)

Share-A-Blessing Book Exchange

Audrey Fresser has donated a range of books (devotions, bibles, bible study guides and Christians novels) from her personal collection to be shared.  They have been set up in the narthex in the bookcases between the main doors and the ladies toilets.  You are welcome to take home the books to read.  If they speak to your heart, you are welcome to keep them or pass them on to someone else in your life, or you can return them to the bookshelves if you wish.

All flyers and documents relating to support services and Lutheran church policies and procedures are now displayed in the shelves between the main doors and the office.  The items related to offertory and electronic giving are also located in the shelves closest to the office.

Walk My Way is officially happening here in Dalby!

We can make truly life changing and generational difference to Girls in Refugee Camps by giving them the gift of education and hope for a future. How good it would be to see 50 girls supported by our Western Downs Team!

Link for anyone wanting to Donate or join the Team - https://brisbane.walkmyway.org.au/page/WesternDownsFaithinMotion

Please contact Anne on 0408 375 200 or anne_puk@hotmail.com for any further details.

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child:

Packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child is a wonderful way to share God’s love, joy and hope with children in need around the world.

Start by collecting a shoebox from the narthex and choose whether it will be for a boy or girl, as well as the appropriate age group.

Fill your shoebox with a variety of thoughtful gifts, such as:

• School supplies: pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons

• Personal care items: toothbrush, comb, washcloth

• Clothing and accessories: hat, watch, sunglasses

• Fun items: small toys, games, balls or other gifts that will bring delight

You may also like to include a personal note and photo to encourage the child who receives your gift. 

Once your shoebox is packed, please pray for the child who will receive it and return it to the Church Office no later than 11 October.

Each shoebox is far more than a gift of practical items. It is a tangible expression of love and encouragement that reaches children across the world.

If possible, please include $12.50 per box to help cover collection, processing, shipping and other project costs. Thank you for helping make a difference in a child's life.

Prayer Points for the Week:

• For the church, that it may always speak the truth of Christ

• for local government (, the mayor) and councillors

• for the hungry and those who cannot feed their families

• for bereaved people and people who are grieving, widows and widowers, and orphans

• for those who are culturally or racially different from the majority, for Aboriginal people, and for recent migrants

Happy Birthday this week to:

Matilda Gooderham (Tues); Nathan Hensel (Tues); Justin Toomey (Tues); Amy Noller (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Spencer Weier; Andrew Hensel; Wayne Horrigan; Ben Reichelt; Paul Renner; Betty Ritter; Val Steinhardt;

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

ENGAGE Youth Dinner – 29th August 2026 – RSVP

REPLENISH – Women’s Retreat – 9th to 11th October 2026

Mark Your Calendar:

School Holidays – 19th Sept to 5th Oct 2026

                             – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027

Church Rosters:

Church Rosters are available on the website.  Check out if you are on the

Weekly roster here>>

Monthly roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 9th August 2026:

Morning Tea:         Croft; Johnson;

Bible Reader:        Hensel;

Prayer of Church:  Hensel;

PA (Sound):           Strand T;

LS Audio:               Brauer C

LIVE Stream:          Taylor

Power-point:           VOLUNTEER

Kids Zone:              returning in Term 3;

Monthly Roster for August 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Klinge; (5th Sunday 30th – Renner, Pukallus)

Church Grounds:      VOLUNTEERS;

Stewards:                  Brauer;

Welcoming:               Steinhardt;

Pastoral Assistants:  Steinhardt V;

HC Servers:              Garry Hartwig (2, 9, 16 Aug); Hensel E (23, 30 Aug);

Macalister Roster for 9th August 2026:

Church Cleaning:    Sonya Mc;

Bible Reader:          Graham W;

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