Sunday 7th September 2025 - Thirteenth 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 18:1-11; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33;

• Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – NO Worship Service

• Bible Reader –

• Hymns (Mac) –

  
  

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Jeremiah 18:1-11; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33;

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

• Bible Reader – Kruger;

• Prayer of Church – Kruger;

• Hymns (Dalby) – O Church Arise; Rock of ages; Go forth in His name;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 9th Sept – Macalister Ladies Guild @ 9.30am

Tues 9th Sept – Toowoomba - Wilsonton Fellowship Day @ 9.30am

Tues 9th Sept – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am

Tues 9th Sept – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.30pm

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

Fri 12th Sept – C.H.A.O.S. - Movie Night @ 7.00pm

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

Sun 14th Sept – Macalister – NO Worship Service

Sun 14th Sept – Dalby – Parish Service @ 10.00am

Sun 14th Sept – Dalby – Parish Budget & Elections meeting @ 12.30pm

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 newly baptised and for all new converts to the Christian faith, that they may be strengthened against the attacks of the evil one

• for our national leaders, that they may not turn their backs on the needs of the third world

• for parish leaders, especially for the chairperson and church council, and for the elders

• for those who have big decisions to make, that God would guide them and give them the power to carry out what they decide

• for all in slavery or bonded labour, especially those who are children

• for all Christians, that we carry the cross of Christ and never grow weary

Happy Birthday this week to:

Chelsea Weier (Mon);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Aidan Schelberg; Carolyn Bazley; James Kessler;

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 14th September 2025:

Morning Tea:          Paschke;

Bible Reader:         Brauer;

Prayer of Church:   Brauer;

PA (Sound):            Strand T;

Power-point:           Hartwig;

LIVE Stream:          Taylor;

LS Audio:                Reichelt B;

Kids Zone:                

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 14th September 2025:

Church Cleaning:     Ross & Janelle v P;

Bible Reader:           Sonya Mc;

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