27th November 2022 - First Sunday of Advent

Greetings from St Mark's & Redeemer

Notices for this week

ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Christ Centred

Spirit Guided

Encouraging Discipleship

Inclusive

Witnessing to the Gospel

Service for First Sunday of Advent (Yr A):

• Readings – Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44;

• Worship service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship service – 7.30am;

• Bible Reader – Delma Weier;

• Hymns (Mac) – 519 AT; 611 AT; 134 AT; 510 AT;

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

• Bible Reader – Kruger family;

• Prayer of Church – Kruger family;

• Hymns (Dalby) – King of kings; Only a holy God; 389 AT; 2; Rock of ages;

Meetings this week:

Mon 28 Nov – 500 Cards in church hall @ 7.00pm

Fri 2 Dec – C.H.A.O.S. – BIG Games Night

Every Saturday - Prayer group @ 7.00am

Add your meeting or event with Gayle at the Church Office

ALWS – Gifts of Grace:

Shine a light into the lives of families facing hunger and poverty in the world’s most at risk communities. ALWS Gifts of Grace catalogues are now available.

Karingal Memorial Service:

Karingal Aged Care invites you to a time of reflecting and honouring of past residents on Sunday 27th November at 6pm followed by light refreshments. More info on noticeboard.

Happy Birthday this week to:

Janis Renner (Mon); Fletcher James (Tues); Val Steinhardt (Fri); Brian Strand (Fri);

Baptism Anniversaries:

Lachlan Noller; Murray Paschke; Erin Reichelt;

If we missed your birthday or baptism anniversary, please contact Gayle at St Mark's church office

Prayers 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; and Mayor Paul McVeigh and local councillors; that they may not turn their backs on the needs of the third world

· For the Church, LCAQD; and the body of Christ

· For the pastors Bishop Paul Smith, District Bishop Mark Vainikka; Pastor Joel Pukallus and all pastors;

· Lord Jesus you came as a shepherd for your people. Gather all people into your church

· Lord Jesus you have taught us to worship you. Keep the whole church in your truth until you come again as our Lord and King

· Lord Jesus you came to be the prince of peace. Bring peace to the world, especially to those countries which are at war

· Lord Jesus creation groans for your coming. Come and redeem the world and all that is in it

· Lord Jesus you entered our world and shared our weakness. Bring health to the sick and give the dying a share in your glory

· Lord Jesus you humbled yourself to become a human being. Be with all who are poor and powerless in our society

· Lord Jesus prepare us for your coming at the end of time. Help us to be sorry for our sins and work for peace between all people

Church Rosters:

Church rosters are available on the website.

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Weekly Roster for 4 December:

Morning Tea: Kruger;

Bible reader: Steinhardt;

Prayer of Church: Steinhardt;

Media TEAM: Kruger A;

Power-point: Pukallus J;

Kids Zone: Christmas preparations;

Monthly Roster for December:

Church Cleaning: Kowald;

Church Grounds: VOLUNTEERS;

Stewards: Hensel;

Welcoming: Hensel;

PA: Ruhle;

Pastoral Assistants: Johnson A; Paschke M;

HC Servers: Johnson J (4 & 11); Brauer C (18 & 25)

Macalister Roster for 4 December:

Church Cleaning: Nathan & Rose H; Shane & Leanne H;

Bible reader: Trish M;

Cup of Tea (Jan): Colin & Trish M;