Sunday 8th June 2025 - Pentecost

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

Liturgical Colour: Red

Pentecost Sunday is observed 50 days after Easter Sunday, and commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit to the early Christian Church.  Traditionally seen as the birthday of the Christian Church, Pentecost is also a traditional time for Baptisms and Confirmations.  The celebration centres around the gift of the Holy Spirit.

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred             

Spirit Guided                

Inclusive

Encouraging Discipleship    

Witnessing to the Gospel

This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):

• Readings – Act 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 14:8-17;

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

• Bible Reader – Trish Muller;

• Hymns (Mac) – 128 LH; 160 LH; 398 AT; 301 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Act 2:1-21; Romans 8:22-27; John 14:8-17;

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

• Bible Reader – Hensel family;

• Prayer of Church – Hensel family;

• Hymns (Dalby) – This is Amazing Grace; Walkin’ down the road; Man of Sorrows; You Say; Your Hands; All Creatures of Our God and King;

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

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 10th Jun – Macalister – Ladies Guild @ 9.30am

Tues 10th Jun – Men’s Talk on Hall Deck @ 10.00am

Tues 10th Jun – St Mark’s Admin Meeting @ 7.30pm

Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am in the Chapel

Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am

Sun 15th June – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am

Sun 15th June – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am - Baptism

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

School Chaplains

Thank you to Karl and Sandy for visiting St Mark’s today and giving an insight into your work.  The Chaplain Newsletter is on the Noticeboard along with a couple of Vacancies - should you feel called to be involved they would love to hear from you!

Churches Together – 25th June 2025 – Here at St Mark’s!

St Marks is Catering for Churches Together on Wednesday June 25th, if you are available to help prepare, serve or clean up on either Tuesday 24th (afternoon) or Wednesday 25th  (afternoon-evening), please let Anne or Val know. Thanks

Safe Church Training

For those whose Safe Church Training is due in June or July - Training can be done anytime Online or refer to the dates for Live Online Sessions. 

Contact Chris Kowald 0438 696 620 if you would like to do the training in a group.

Australian Lutheran College (ALC) 2025 Annual Appeal

Your donation will ensure that ALC can continue to have the necessary resources to train and prepare God’s people to serve as pastors, teachers and church workers.  Donate online at https://alc.edu.au/donations/ or over the phone Freecall 1800 625 193 or post your donation to Reply Paid 83448, North Adelaide SA 5006 (no stamp required).

+++ CLW CAMP - 30th June to 4th July 2025 @ Googa – Registrations close 9th June +++

St Mark’s is offering a full subsidy for camp costs for any child or youth who is part of our church or ministry programs. This means that eligible campers and leaders can attend at no cost—what a blessing! When registering online, simply enter the relevant code at the payment section to apply the full subsidy.

Would You Like to Support This Ministry?

If you would like to contribute financially to help make CLW possible for our young people, please note “CLW” on your Offering envelope or EFT transfer so your gift can be directed to this amazing opportunity. Thank you for your generosity and care!

*** CLW Registrations CLOSE on 9th June 2025! ***

Donations for Exterior Painting of St Mark’s Church Plant: Donations to date $13700

Our church building has now been painted. The quoted price for the entire church plant (excluding the manse) is $75 000. We are seeking donations/pledges to continue this work and cover the cost of painting the hall and Sunday School rooms later in the year. 

To contribute to this project please deposit your donation into St Mark’s account:

Name: St Mark’s Lutheran Church Dalby  Ref: Painting  BSB: 064-412  A/C: 0090 2025

Alternatively, you can put your cash donation in the collection bag in an envelope marked ‘Painting’. Thank you for your continued support. Regards, Administration Committee

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the church, that it would continue to boldly preach the gospel of God's acceptance for Christ's sake to all people

• that the church would bring the comfort of God's compassion to all who are suffering or grieving

• that governments would protect the innocent and help their citizens in need

• for all who are persecuted for preaching God's word

• for all who have lost someone near and dear to them

• for all children who are sick, and for their parents

Baptism Anniversaries:

Ross von Pein; Kirstine Brauer; William Elder; Bernice von Pein;

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

On The Noticeboard:

Ø    2025 St Mark’s Committees

Ø    2025 Rosters

Ø    TEAM & Admin Minutes

Ø    2025 LYQ events

Ø    Chaplain Newsletter

Church Rosters:

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

Weekly Roster for 15 June 2025:

Morning Tea:             Strand; McEwan;

Bible Reader:             Toomey;

Prayer of Church:     Toomey;

PA (Sound):                Klinge;

Power-point:              Pukallus I;

LIVE Stream:               Reichelt B;

LS Audio:                     Ruhle;

Kids Zone:                   15 June;

Monthly Roster for June 2025:

Church Cleaning:       Hensel; Steinhardt;

Church Grounds:      Kucks J;

Stewards:                  Hensel J;

Welcoming:                Hensel J;

Pastoral Assistants: Kowald K;

HC Servers:               Bartsch R; Hensel E;

Macalister Roster for 15 June 2025:

Church Cleaning:       Sonya Mc;

Bible Reader:             Sonya Mc;

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) Email: report.abuse@safeplace.lca.org.au 

Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070