Sunday 8th November 2026 - Twenty Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Redeemer, Macalister / St Mark’s, Dalby
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred Spirit Guided Inclusive
Encouraging Discipleship Witnessing to the Gospel
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.
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):
Readings – Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Ross von Pein;
Hymns (Mac) – 440; 85 AT; 261 AT; 103;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;
Bible Reader – Steinhardt;
Prayer of Church – Steinhardt;
Hymns (Dalby) – 85 AT; Yet not I but through Christ in me; 164; Holy forever; Only a holy God; Cornerstone;
Events/Meetings this week:
Every Monday – 500 Cards in the Church Hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 10th Nov – Macalister Ladies Guild @ 9.30am
Tues 10th Nov – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 10th Nov – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.00pm
Wed 11th Nov – Minister’s Fraternal meeting @ 1.00pm @ Baptist Church
Every Wednesday – Ningana, Dalby – Worship Service @ 10.30am
Sat 14th Nov – C.H.A.O.S. Break-up – Movie World
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in Meeting Room (at back of Hall)
Sun 15th Nov - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 15th Nov - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Sun 15th Nov – Karingal & Ningana home Communions after service
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Our church is taking part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey.
The survey has been emailed out to members of St Mark’s. (CHECK EMAILS)
Paper copies are available if you prefer. The Attender Survey is for people aged 15+.
If you have children aged 8-15 and you are happy for them to participate, there is a Child Survey also. (There is a form for Parents to give consent, contact church office)
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No individual results are released to denominational leaders.
Mark Your Calendar:
Anglican Church “Countdown to Christmas” – Sat 21st Nov
Christmas Carols – Sat 12th December in Anderson Park @ 6.30pm
School Holidays – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027
Stamps for Mission:
Stamps for Mission gathers and sells all types of stamps to support our international mission program. New and used stamps, modern or older, Australian and overseas, loose or in albums are all accepted. Since 2008, through your generosity, the Stamps for Mission program has now raised over $500,000 to support ministry and mission projects funded by LCA International Mission.
Collected stamps can be forwarded to either your state’s nominated stamp receivers:
Eric Wilson
PO Box 2209
Milton Qld 4064
Noela Maynard
75 Kirra Road
Maroochy River QLD 4561
or direct to:
Andrew Cecil
Stamps for Mission National Co-ordinator
PO Box 47
Littlehampton SA 5250
Prayer Points for the Week:
for the fulfilment of our hope in the promises of God
for the church, that it may be alert and watchful
for justice to come from God in answer to the cry of the oppressed
for protection from flood, fire, disease, famine, war, and other disasters
for the comfort of the bereaved, grieving, widows, widowers, and orphans, that they may have hope in God.
Happy Birthday this week to:
Hunter James (Tues); Julie McEwan (Tues); Darren Weier (Fri); Gabrielle Heintze (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Sonya McVeigh; David Schreiber; Peter Schreiber;
If we missed your Birthday or Baptism Anniversary, please contact St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard/Narthex:
2026 St Mark’s Committees
2026 Rosters
Safe Church Posters
LCA Policies & Procedures (Orange folder)
CHAPPY News
Church Rosters:
Church Rosters are available on the website.
Check out if you are on the Weekly roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 15th November 2026:
Moring Tea: Kruger; Noller K;
Bible Reader: Pukallus;
Prayer of Church: Pukallus;
PA (Sound): Reichelt B;
LS Audio: Brauer C;
LIVE Stream: Noller S;
Power-point: Pukallus I;
Kids Zone: 15th Nov;
Monthly Roster for November 2026:
Church Cleaning: Johnson; Croft;
Church Grounds: VOLUNTEERS;
Stewards: Bartsch;
Welcoming: Kowald;
Pastoral Assistants: Kowald K;
HC Servers: Hartwig G (1, 8 Nov); Hensel E (15, 22, 29 Nov);
Macalister Roster for 15th November 2026:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible Reader: Colin M;
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