Sunday 30th November 2025 - First Sunday of Advent
- St Mark's Dalby
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Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Violet/Blue
Happy New Church Year!
Advent begins with the First Sunday of Advent, at the end of November or the beginning of December. This is the beginning of the church year. There are always four Sundays of Advent, before Christmas, whether Christmas day falls on a weekday or a Sunday. The word ‘advent’ means ‘coming’. During this time we look forward to our Lord’s coming as a human baby at Bethlehem and also to his final coming as king at the end of time. We also remember his continual coming to his people in his word and sacraments. Advent is therefore a time of waiting, preparing, and hoping. This involves both repentance and joyful anticipation.
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 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service & Advent tea @ 5.30pm (Sat 29);
Bible Reader – Brian Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 221 AT; 519 AT; 611 AT; 510 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Kessler;
Prayer of Church – Kessler;
Hymns (Dalby) – Come, now is the time to worship; All heaven declares; Living hope; What the Lord has done in me; Be still; My life is in you, Lord;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Wed 3rd Dec – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in meeting room (back of hall)
Sun 7th Dec - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 7th Dec – Chinchilla – Worship Service @ 9.00am with Pastor Joel
Sun 7th Dec – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Sun 7th Dec – Downfall Creek – Worship Service @ 12.00pm with Pastor Joel
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PLEASE NOTE:
Church Office will be OPEN on Monday 1st December and CLOSED on Friday 5th December.
Burstow’s Christmas Remembrance Night:
Burstow’s invite you to “A Time of Reflection” on Tuesday 2nd December @ 6.30pm at Dalby Gold Club. The service will include songs of hope and comfort, a reflection ceremony and fellowship over supper. To assist with catering, please RSVP by Wed 26th November to (07) 4679 8200.
Macalister Ladies Guild Breakup will be held at Urban Paddock on Friday 5 December @ 9.30am. All ladies welcome. RSVP to Trish Muller (0409 638 975) if you would like to attend.
ALWS Christmas Action:
ALWS Christmas Action envelopes are available from the table in the narthex. From worm produced fertilizer, to chicken farms to vegetable farms, your gift will be helping families in drought-stricken Ethiopia.
Dalby Family Support Christmas giving:
Donations of non-perishable food items and money to Dalby Family Support helps bring joy and relief to local families at a time when needs are often greatest. Your generosity ensures that households not only have reliable meals but also the chance to celebrate the season with dignity and hope, strengthening the Dalby community through compassion and care. Please leave your donations in the church narthex no later than Sunday 14th December.
Advent Devotional:
The LTM Advent Devotional booklet entitled “Shine the Light” is available. Printed copies available from the church office.
Prayer Points for the Week:
Lord Jesus, you came as a shepherd for your people. Gather all people into your church.
Lord Jesus, you have taught us to worship you. Keep the whole church in your truth until you come again as our Lord and King.
Lord Jesus, you came to be the prince of peace. Bring peace to the world, especially to those countries which are at war.
Lord Jesus, creation groans for your coming. Come and redeem the world and all that is in it.
Lord Jesus, you entered our world and shared our weakness. Bring health to the sick and give the dying a share in your glory.
Lord Jesus, you humbled yourself to become a human being. Be with all who are poor and powerless in our society.
Lord Jesus, prepare us for your coming at the end of time. Help us to be sorry for our sins and work for peace between all people
Happy Birthday this week to:
Val Steinhardt (Tues); Tom Strand (Tues); Cameron Brauer (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Lachlan Noller; Darren Weier; Justine Boshammer; Erin Reichelt;
If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
2025 St Mark’s Committees
2025 Rosters
2025 LYQ events
TEAM & Admin Minutes
Safe Church Training dates
Chappy News
St John’s Anglican “Count Down to Christmas”
Burstow’s Christmas Remembrance night
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 7th December 2025:
Morning Tea: Reichelt E & L;
Bible Reader: Hensel;
Prayer of Church: Hensel;
PA (Sound): Klinge;
Power-point: Hensel R;
LIVE Stream: Reichelt B;
LS Audio: Ruhle;
Kids Zone: 30 Nov;
Monthly Roster for December 2025:
Church Cleaning: Kowald;
Church Grounds: Hensel J; Hensel A;
Stewards: Hensel J;
Welcoming: Hensel J;
Pastoral Assistants: Johnson A;
HC Servers: Bartsch; Hensel E;
Macalister Roster for 7th December 2025:
Church Cleaning: Jason & Le-Anne S;
Bible Reader: Delma W;
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