Twenty Third Sunday after Pentecost - 16th November 2025

Together Sharing Christ’s Love

Welcome to:

Redeemer, Macalister

St Mark’s, Dalby

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.

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 65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19;

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

• Bible Reader – Graham Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 181; 294 AT; 615 AT; 811;

This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):

• Readings – Isaiah 65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19;

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

• Bible Reader – Kruger;

• Prayer of Church – Kruger;

• Hymns (Dalby) – Holy forever; The heavens shall declare; Hymn of heaven; Complete; There is a higher throne; 164;

Events/Meetings this week:

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

Mon 17th Nov – Coffee n Craft on hall deck @ 9.30am

Tues 18th Nov – St Mark’s Pastoral Assistants meeting @ 7.30pm

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

Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am in meeting room (back of hall)

Sun 23rd Nov – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am including baptism of

Sun 23rd Nov – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am

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With heartfelt gratitude, Chris von Pein and family extend their deepest thanks for your prayers, love, and support.  Your kindness has been a great comfort.  We are especially grateful to all who assisted with Doug’s funeral on Monday—your help and presence meant so much.  Thank you.  Chris vP.

Advent Devotional:

The LTM Advent Devotional booklet entitled “Shine the Light” is available.  Printed copies available from the church office.

ALWS Gifts of Grace:

Gifts of Grace packs are available from the table in the narthex.  Each pack contains a story book – “Iman and her Eggcellent idea”.  Iman is 13 and she lives in Ethiopia.  Ethiopia has the most Lutherans of any country in the world (12 million members in 10 000 congregations), there are non-Christian areas where girls like Iman are forced to be married when they are as young as 10.  In her book, Iman shares the challenges and hopes for her life.

Step Out Summer Camp:

Get ready for a great adventure at Mt Binga on January 7th-9th 2026. Ages 8 – 12.  For more information contact Ashley Genrich 0407 165 079

Prayer Points for the Week:

• for the church, that it may not be led astray by false messiahs

• for the nations, that they may not go to war against one another but live in peace

• for volunteers, that they may not grow weary of their service

• for all workers, that their work may give them meaning in life and contribute to the welfare of our society

• for those who do not want to work for a living, and for those who want to work but cannot find employment

• for those who are persecuted, imprisoned or tortured for their beliefs

• for those who are victims of earthquakes, famine, plagues and other natural disasters

• for all Christians, that they may watch for the return of Christ

Happy Birthday this week to:

Ken Kleidon (Mon); John Hensel (Wed); Gabrielle Noller (Wed); Clara Sivertsen;

Baptism Anniversaries:

Sarah Berlin; Leyton Jacobs; Natasha Kleidon;

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

On The Noticeboard:

2025 St Mark’s Committees

2025 Rosters

2025 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 30th November 2025:

Morning Tea:          Strand; McEwan;

Bible Reader:         Kessler;

Prayer of Church:   Kessler;

PA (Sound):            Strand T;

Power-point:           Noller S;

LIVE Stream:          Hensel A;

LS Audio:                Reichelt B;

Kids Zone:              30 Nov;

Monthly Roster for November 2025:

Church Cleaning:        Croft; Johnson; (5th Sunday Nov 30 – Renner; Pukallus)

Church Grounds:        Kowald; Dyer;

Stewards:                    Bartsch; Kucks;

Welcoming:                 Klinge;

Pastoral Assistants:     Steinhardt;

HC Servers:                 Hensel N; Renner J;

Macalister Roster for 30th November 2025:

Church Cleaning:     Jason & Le-Anne S;

Bible Reader:           Brian W;

Safe Place for All

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Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call) or 0800 356 887 (New Zealand)          

Email: complaints@lca.org.au

Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070              

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