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
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):
Readings – Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Brian Weier;
Hymns (Mac) – 25 AT; 20 AT; 282; 630;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Malachi 3:1-4; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Pukallus family;
Prayer of Church – Pukallus family;
Hymns (Dalby) – 20 AT; 624; 746; 267 AT; 837; 839; 630;
Events/Meetings this week:
Mon 9th Dec – Coffee n Craft luncheon @ 12.00pm
Mon 9th Dec – 500 Cards in Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 10th Dec – Macalister Ladies Guild @ 9.30am
Tues 10th Dec – Men’s Talk on the hall deck @ 10.00am
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am
Sun 15th Dec – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 15th Dec – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
2025 St Mark’s Committee Members
2024 Rosters
Stamps for Mission
TEAM & Admin Minutes
Macalister Ladies Guild:
Macalister Ladies Guild break-up will be held at Urban Paddock on Tuesday 10 Dec @ 9.30am. All ladies welcome to join. RSVP: Trish Muller by Monday 9th December.
Reminder:
Please return your volunteer forms as soon as possible! They can be placed in the box on the table in the narthex.
Parish Chairperson NEW email:
The Chairperson of the Parish (Ian Peters) has a new email address. If you wish to contact him regarding Parish matters please use the following email: chair@swqlp.org.au
Giving Tree:
This year St Mark’s has again decided to do a GIVING TREE, where non perishable goods are donated and will be distributed out to those in need over Christmas through the Dalby Family Support Centre. Donations can be left in the manger in the narthex until 8 December. ALL donations gratefully accepted. Thank you!
ALWS Gifts of Grace:
Read Nathan’s story and his fluffy fertiliser factory and how you can make a difference this Christmas season! There are 30 gifts to choose from and starting from just $3. Each gift you choose represents the help you give someone in need through Australian Lutheran World Service. The Gifts of Grace catalogue is available from the table in the narthex.
Prayer Points for the Week:
for the messengers of God: pastors and bishops, evangelists and missionaries
for those who, like Paul, are imprisoned for their faith
for the rulers of the earth, especially for our own state and federal governments
for those who have sinned, that they repent and believe in Christ
that we prepare the way for the gospel by pursuing justice in our society
that just as we await summer and the harvest and holidays, we may be prepared for the coming day of the Lord
Happy Birthday this week to:
Tom Strand (Sun); Dominic Kleidon (Wed);
Baptism Anniversaries:
William Becker; John Hensel; Julie McEwan; Janis Renner; Zoe Ruhle;
If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office
Church Rosters:
Church Rosters are available on the website. Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 15 December 2024:
Morning Tea: Toomey; Hensel A;
Bible reader: James;
Prayer of Church: James;
PA (Sound): Reichelt;
Power-point: Reichelt E;
LIVE Stream: Pukallus J;
LS Audio: Ruhle;
Kids Zone: Starts February 2025;
Monthly Roster for December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Kowald; (5th Sunday – 29th Dec – Renner; Pukallus)
Church Grounds: Hensel J
Stewards: Hensel J
Welcoming: Hensel J
Pastoral Assistants: Steinhardt V
HC Servers: Bartsch R (1 & 8); Hensel E (15, 22 & 29)
Macalister Roster for 15 December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Ross & Janelle v P;
Bible Reader: Delma W;
Cup of Tea (Jan): Colin & Trish M;
Safe Place for All
In observing Christ’s command to love one another, we’re to treat each other with respect and dignity. In honouring people, we’re also fulfilling our responsibility under the law of the land. The LCA is committed to implementing processes to ensure that the church is a safe place.
If anyone feels they’ve been subjected to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in any form by anyone who holds a position of trust in the church, please contact:
Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call)
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
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