Sunday 3rd August 2025 - Eighth 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 – Hosea 11:1-11; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – No Service;

• Bible Reader –

• Hymns (Mac) –

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Hosea 11:1-11; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21;

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

• Bible Reader – Steinhardt;

• Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Lord of all hopefulness; Give thanks; You are my king/amazing love; My life is in you, Lord;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – NO Worship Service this week

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

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

Tues 5th Aug – St Mark’s TEAM meeting @ 7.30pm

Sun 10th August – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 10th August – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

Sun 10th August – Glenmorgan – Worship service @ 10.00am with Ken von Pein

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

Security Reminder

When accessing the Church or Halls for any reason please ensure all doors are locked, windows are closed, lights and heaters are turned off before you leave – Thank You

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

Good Shepherd Ladies Fellowship Toowoomba

Are hosting a Social Morning on Tuesday 26^th August 2025 from 9:30am. Admission $6.  RSVP by 17^th August 2025 to Sue on 0427536115 or subod@gmail.com.

Thank You - from Norma’s Family

To Pastor Joel and Norma’s St Marks Church family;

Thank you for your thoughts, prayers and practical support during this time of Norma’s passing, and her Funeral.  There were so many people involved in making Norma’s funeral a special celebration of thanksgiving to God for her life, and her example of servanthood.

From service preparation, music and singing, sound, cleaning, setting up, ushering, baking, serving, clean up, and many other seen and unseen jobs.  It truly was an example of the Body of Christ working together to serve God, through many gifts and talents.  We are so grateful to everyone.  We are also very thankful to all those who visited, and provided pastoral care with services and communion, in the time Norma was at Ningana and Karingal.  Sincere thanks and God bless.  Hensel Family

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the church, that it may not store up riches on earth, but riches in heaven

• for the leaders of our nation, that they may use the resources of this land and its people for the good of all

• for those who are driven by greed, that they may turn from their idolatry and put their trust in God

• for the wealthy of the world, that they may learn generosity

• for those addicted to any form of gambling, that they may be set free

• for those who put all their trust in their earthly possessions, that they may seek the true riches that come from God

• for the poor, that they may not lose hope in God

• for those who are dying or about to die, that they may depart this life in the grace of God

• for all Christians, that we may live the new life that is ours in Christ

Happy Birthday this week to:

Sam Boshammer (Sun); Nathan Hensel (Mon); Justin Toomey (Mon); Brock Hartwig (Sat); Logan Hartwig (Sat); Chris Heintze (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

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

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

On The Noticeboard:

2025 St Mark’s Committees                                            Term 2 Chaplain Newsletter

2025 Rosters                                                                   Lutheran Media

2025 LYQ events                                                             Bible League – “The Source”

TEAM & Admin Minutes                                                  The Lutheran

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 10th August 2025:

Morning Tea:          Strand, McEwan

Bible Reader:         Hensel

Prayer of Church:   Hensel

PA (Sound):            Ruhle

Power-point:           Brauer E

LIVE Stream:          Taylor

LS Audio:                Reichelt B

Kids Zone:              10 Aug

Monthly Roster for August 2025:

Church Cleaning:       Klinge; (Renner, Pukallus 31st August only)

Church Grounds:       Schreiber

Stewards:                   Brauer

Welcoming:                Steinhardt

Pastoral Assistants:   Steinhardt

HC Servers:               Hensel N; Renner J

Macalister Roster for 10th August 2025:

Church Cleaning:       Colin & Trish

Bible Reader:             Ross vP

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