Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Purple/Blue
Happy New Church Year to you! The First Sunday of Advent is the beginning of the church year. The word ‘advent’ means ‘coming’. During this time we look forward to our Lord’s coming as a human baby at Bethlehem and also to his final coming as king at the end of time. We also remember his continual coming to his people in his word and sacraments. Advent is therefore a time of waiting, preparing, and hoping. This involves both repentance and joyful anticipation. Traditionally, this is a time when the Advent Wreath is lit.
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 98;
Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Trish Muller;
Hymns (Mac) – 6 AT; 126 AT; 627; 822;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr A):
Readings – Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 98;
Worship service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Horrigan family;
Prayer of Church – Horrigan family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Infant Holy, Infant lowly; Light of the world; 627; Your will be done; Beneath the cross; Go tell it on the mountain;
Tues 12th Dec – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 12th Dec – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.30pm @ Tom Strand’s
Fri 15th Dec – Norwin – Christmas under the Stars @ 6.00pm - BYO picnic rug/chair
Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am
Sun 17th Dec - Service @ Roma led by Pastor Ken von Pein @ 9.30am
Sun 17th Dec – Macalister – Readings & Carols service @ 7.00pm
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's church office
On The Noticeboard:
Ø 2023 Committee Members
Ø 2023 Church Rosters
Ø Girls Brigade
Ø Stamps for Mission
Ø TEAM & Admin minutes
Advent Devotional:
Advent devotional booklet entitled "Experiencing Jesus” is available from the table in the narthex.
Women’s Fellowship:
Ladies of St Mark’s who wish to continue receiving the “Lutheran Women Magazine” will need to renew their subscription using the form from the October/November issue.
Prayer Points for the Week:
· For those in authority, such as King Charles and his representatives; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and members of parliament; Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and state parliamentarians; Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors;
· For the Church, LCAQD; as it prepares for the celebration of the birth of Christ
· For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;
· For all the baptised - that God would strengthen them in faith
· That God would bless the missions of the church
· That those who hear the gospel would repent and believe
· That we may prepare the way for the gospel by pursuing justice in our society
· That just as we await summer and the harvest and holidays, we may be prepared for the coming day of the Lord
· For our confirmees: Kristian Becker, Jack Conway, Ryan Elder, Luke Elder, Heidi Jacobs, Elijah Kavney, Jessica Poulsen, Isabella Pukallus, Zoe Ruhle
Happy Birthday this week to:
Dominic Kleidon (Mon); Kylie Conway (Wed); Glenn Fresser (Fri); Peter von Pein (Sat);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Janis Renner; Zoe Ruhle; Chris von Pein;
If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact St Mark's church office
Church Rosters:
Church rosters are available on the website. Check out if you are on the roster here>>
Weekly Roster for 17 December 2023:
Morning Tea: VOLUNTEERS;
Bible reader: Kessler;
Prayer of Church: Kessler;
LIVE Stream: Kruger A;
Power-point: Pukallus I;
Kids Zone:
Church Cleaning: Kowald; (5th Sun - 31 Dec – Renner; Pukallus)
Church Grounds: VOLUNTEERS;
Stewards: Hensel;
Welcoming: Hensel;
PA: Johnson;
Pastoral Assistants: Horrigan W; Paschke M;
HC Servers: Bartsch R (3, 10 & 17); Hensel E (24 & 31);
Macalister Roster for 17 December 2023:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible reader: Sonya Mc;
Cup of Tea (Jan): Colin & Trish M
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
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