Sunday 31st August 2025 - Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

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.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred    Spirit Guided       Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship               Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Jeremiah 2:4-13; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15, 16; Luke 14:1, 7-14;

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

• Bible Reader – Delma Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 347; 377; 467; 265 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Jeremiah 2:4-13; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15, 16; Luke 14:1, 7-14;

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

• Bible Reader – Steinhardt;

• Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;

• Hymns (Dalby) – 190 AT; Amazing grace-My chains are gone; Only a holy God; 377

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 2nd Sept – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm

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

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

Sat 6th & Sun 7th Sept – St Mark’s Fellowship Camp @ Mt Binga

Every Sunday (during School Term) - Confirmation Class @ 11am

Sun 7th Sept – Macalister – NO Worship Service

Sun 7th Sept – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

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

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child:

Packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child is a heartfelt way to share joy and hope with children in need around the world.

Start by collecting a shoebox from the narthex, then decide whether it will be for a boy or girl, and the appropriate age range.

Fill it with a variety of thoughtful items—

school supplies – pencil, rubbers, notebooks

personal items – toothbrushes, combs, washcloth

Items of clothing – watch, hat, sunglasses

fun toys or games to spark delight.

You can also include a personal note and photo.

Once packed, pray over the box and drop it back to the church office no later than 12th Oct.  Each shoebox becomes a powerful gift, delivering not just practical items but love and encouragement across borders.  If possible, please include $12.50/box for collection, processing, shipping and other project costs.

Date Claimer:

Trivia Night - Saturday 18 October - 6:30pm.  Book a table of 8-10 people or be placed in a team on the night.  This is a fundraiser activity for the painting of our church plant.  For booking contact Lois 0488 152 440

Electronic Giving – EFTPOS now available:

For those who find it easier to give to our Church electronically, there is now an EFTPOS facility set up near the Office Door for your convenience.  Alternatively, REG (Regular Electronic Giving) is also available – Set Up information on St Mark’s Website -  https://www.stmarksdalby.com.au/make-an-offering

Painting of the Church Plant:

The contractors are back at St Mark’s painting the remaining buildings of our church plant.  Please be aware of this work site if you need to be around the church in the next couple of weeks.  Donations towards this project will be gratefully received.

Account Name: St Mark’s Lutheran Church

Account Number: 0090  2025

BSB: 064-412

Ref: painting

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the leaders of the church, that their lives may provide an example of holy living for all Christians

• for our state leaders, our premier and our parliament

• for strangers and refugees

• for those who are in prison

• for those who are suffering for their beliefs

• for marriage, that it may be honoured by all

• for those who are driven by greed and a love of money

• for the poor, and for those who are physically disabled

• for all Christians, that we may welcome people into our homes and churches with hospitality

Happy Birthday this week to:

Jake Frohloff (Sun); James Kessler (Tues); Sonja Keys (Fri); Corrine Muller (Sat); Josh Noller (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Janelle v P; Ken Kleidon; Zachary Kleidon;

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

On The Noticeboard:

2025 St Mark’s Committees                               Safe Church Training dates

2025 Rosters                                                     Operation Christmas Child

2025 LYQ events                                               La Dolce – Eva’s Place Fundraiser

TEAM & Admin Minutes                                                  

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 7th September 2025:

Morning Tea:          Croft; Johnson;

Bible Reader:         Kruger;

Prayer of Church:   Kruger;

PA (Sound):            Klinge;

Power-point:           Ruhle N;

LIVE Stream:          Hensel J;

LS Audio:                Brauer C;

Kids Zone:              7 Sept

Monthly Roster for September 2025:

Church Cleaning:            Kessler;

Church Grounds:            Paschke; Jacobs;

Stewards:                       Toomey

Welcoming:                    Toomey

Pastoral Assistants:       Johnson A;

HC Servers:                   Hensel E; Bartsch R;

Macalister Roster for 7th September 2025:

Church Cleaning:     Ross & Janelle v P;

Bible Reader:           Trish 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