Sunday 8th February 2026 - Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
- St Mark's Dalby
- Feb 5
- 4 min read
Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: White
The Epiphany of our Lord is celebrated on 6 January.
The word Epiphany means a sudden or great realization or revelation and it is celebrated as the first appearance of Christ to the Gentiles, when the Magi (Wise men) came to worship him. In the Lutheran church, this season runs from the day of Epiphany until Ash Wednesday and includes the baptism of Jesus.
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 58:1-9a; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Ross von Pein;
Hymns (Mac) – 500; 218 AT; 359 AT; 128 AT;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Isaiah 58:1-9a; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; Matthew 5:13-20;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Hensel;
Prayer of Church – Hensel;
Hymns (Dalby) – Holy Spirit rain down; 635 AT; Every day; 54; 379; This little light of mine;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 10th Feb – Men’s Talk on the hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 10th Feb – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.00pm
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in meeting room (back of hall)
Sun 15th Feb - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 15th Feb - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
Dalby Churches Together:
Dalby Churches Together Dinner ($12) – Wednesday 25 February - Catholic church - 6.00pm. Numbers needed for catering purposes.
LCA Level 1 Live On-line Training
For those who need to do LCA Level 1 training, available dates are listed below.
PLEASE NOTE: if you wish to do the training in a group setting, this can be arranged for Sunday 15 March, you will need to let the office know so the registrations can be made.
Monday, 9 February 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Safeguarding
Wednesday. 18 February 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Induction
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Safeguarding
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 11:30am to 3.30pm - Induction and Safeguarding
Thursday, 26 March 2026, 6.30pm to 8:00pm – Induction
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11.30am to 1:00pm – Safeguarding
Monday, 13 April 2026, 7:30pm to 9.00pm - Induction
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:30pm to 9.00pm - Safeguarding
REMINDER: Once you have received your certificates, please email a copy to the church office. Thank you!
SECURITY at St Mark’s:
PLEASE make sure all windows and doors are closed properly when leaving the premises.
Membership Booklet Update:
Please review your details in the membership booklet and inform the office of any updates or corrections. If you know someone without email access, please share this reminder with them. If you prefer the church office to keep your details on file but not include them in the printed booklet, please let us know.

Happy Birthday this week to:
Harrison Peach (Tues);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Leanne Heintze;
If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office
Prayer Points for the Week:
for members of the congregation, that they may be salt and light in the world
for those who teach the commandments of God
for those oppressed by injustice
for the hungry, refugees, the homeless, and those who lack even basics such as clothing
On The Noticeboard:
2026 St Mark’s Committees
2026 Rosters
2026 LYQ Events
TEAM & Admin Minutes
Safe Church Training dates
Church Rosters:
Church Rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 15th February 2026:
Morning Tea: Paschke;
Bible Reader: Toomey;
Prayer of Church: Toomey;
PA (Sound): Ruhle N;
LS Audio: Ruhle C;
LIVE Stream: Hensel A;
Power-point: Volunteer;
Kids Zone:
Monthly Roster for February 2026:
Church Cleaning: Finch; McEwan;
Church Grounds: Johnson; Keys;
Stewards: Brauer;
Welcoming: Steinhardt;
Pastoral Assistants: Renner J;
HC Servers: Hensel N (1, 8 Feb); Bartsch R (15, 22 Feb);
Macalister Roster for 15th February 2026:
Church Cleaning: Colin & Trish M;
Bible Reader: Graham W;
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




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