Sunday 9th August 2026 - Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to

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 – Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33;

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

• Bible Reader – Graham Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 159; 301; 235 AT; 10 AT;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):

• Readings – Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33;

• Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am;

• Bible Reader – Hensel;

• Prayer of Church – Hensel;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Still; 335; Oceans; 793;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Tues 11th Aug – Macalister Ladies Guild @ 9.30am

Tues 11th Aug – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am

Tues 11th Aug – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.00pm

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

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

Sun 16th Aug - Macalister – Worship Service @ 7:30am

Sun 16th Aug - Dalby – Worship Service @ 9:30am

Sun 16th Aug – Karingal & Ningana Home Communion after service

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

Holiday Fun Time (HFT)

HFT will be held in April 2027.  If you would like to be a teacher (knowing that all activities & devotions are already planned) please contact Aimee to chat and to ensure all training is up-to-date.

 Dalby Pathfinders

Dalby Baptist Church 

Mon 21st – Wed 23rd September – 9am to 1pm.  $20 for 3 days.  Thrill time, Chill time, worship & talks, BBQ every day.  Register via QR code.

Share-A-Blessing Book Exchange

Audrey Fresser has donated a range of books (devotions, bibles, bible study guides and Christians novels) from her personal collection to be shared.  They have been set up in the narthex in the bookcases between the main doors and the ladies toilets.  You are welcome to take home the books to read.  If they speak to your heart, you are welcome to keep them or pass them on to someone else in your life, or you can return them to the bookshelves if you wish.

All flyers and documents relating to support services and Lutheran church policies and procedures are now displayed in the shelves between the main doors and the office.  The items related to offertory and electronic giving are also located in the shelves closest to the office.

Samaritan’s Purse - Operation Christmas Child:

A wonderful way to share God’s love, joy and hope with children in need around the world is to pack a shoe box for Operation Christmas Child.

Fill your shoebox with a variety of thoughtful gifts, such as:

• School supplies: pencils, erasers, notebooks, crayons

• Personal care items: toothbrush, comb, washcloth

• Clothing and accessories: hat, watch, sunglasses

• Fun items: small toys, games, balls or other gifts that will bring delight

You may also like to include a personal note and photo to encourage the child who receives your gift.

You can also make donations (monetary or gift items) if unable to pack a shoebox.  Items can be placed in the plastic container under the table in the narthex.

Please pray for the child who will receive it and return it to the Church Office no later than 11 October.

If possible, please include $12.50 per box to help cover collection, processing, shipping and other project costs. Thank you for helping make a difference in a child's life.

Prayer Points for the Week:

• the church, that its faith may shine in this world

• for the nations of the world and their rulers, that God's will may be done

• for health and welfare institutions and personnel: doctors, nurses, hospitals, homes for the aged, carers, social services, administrators, social workers

• for those who live their lives in fear

Happy Birthday this week to:

Logan Hartwig (Sun); Brock Hartwig (Sun); Chris Heintze (Sun); Tiffany Schelberg (Sun); Carolyn Bazley (Thurs); Erin Reichelt (Thurs); Harrison Glasby (Sat);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Lynelle Weier;

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

ENGAGE Youth Dinner – 29th August 2026 – RSVP

REPLENISH – Women’s Retreat – 9th to 11th October 2026

MALE VOICE CHOIR – Kingaroy 15 Aug @ 2.30pm

Mark Your Calendar:

Anglican members visiting – Sun 27 Sept

School Holidays – 19th Sept to 5th Oct 2026

                             – 12th Dec to 26th Jan 2027

Church Rosters:

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

Monthly Roster here>>

Weekly Roster for 16th August 2026:

Morning Tea:           Hensel A; Klinge;

Bible Reader:          Toomey;

Prayer of Church:    Toomey;

PA (Sound):             Reichelt B;

LS Audio:                 Ruhle N;

LIVE Stream:            Ruhle C;

Power-point:             Noller S;

Kids Zone:                returning in Term 3;

Monthly Roster for August 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Klinge; (5th Sunday 30th – Renner, Pukallus)

Church Grounds:      VOLUNTEERS;

Stewards:                  Brauer;

Welcoming:               Steinhardt;

Pastoral Assistants:  Steinhardt V;

HC Servers:               Garry Hartwig (2, 9, 16 Aug); Hensel E (23, 30 Aug);

Macalister Roster for 16th August 2026:

Church Cleaning:      Colin & Trish M;

Bible Reader:            Colin M

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