Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Violet/Blue
Happy New Church Year!
Advent begins with the First Sunday of Advent, at the end of November or the beginning of December. This is the beginning of the church year. There are always four Sundays of Advent, before Christmas, whether Christmas day falls on a weekday or a Sunday. 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.
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):
Readings – Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Readings & Carols Service @ 7.00pm;
Bible Reader – Various Readers;
Hymns (Mac) – Various Carols;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Micah 5:2-5a; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Strand family;
Prayer of Church – Strand family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Hosanna praise is rising; Shout to the north; Amazing love; Holy is the Lord; The power of your love; Days of Elijah;
Events/Meetings this week:
Tues 24th Dec – Chinchilla – Christmas Eve Service @ 6.00pm (Pastor Joel)
Wed 25th Dec – Macalister – Worship Service @ 6.30am
Wed 25th Dec – Dalby – Worship Service @ 8.30am
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am
Sun 29th Dec – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 29th Dec – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Sun 29th Dec – Ningana Service @ 2.00pm
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
2025 St Mark’s Committee Members
2024 Rosters
Stamps for Mission
TEAM & Admin Minutes
Prayer Points for the Week:
for all Christians, that like Mary they may believe the word that is spoken to them
for those who are caught up in the material preparations for Christmas
for safe travel for those on holidays
for expecting mothers (and fathers), for mothers who have lost children, and for women/couples who want a child but have not been able to have one
for adoption agencies, orphanages, and those who take care of children
for peace among families gathering together at Christmas
PLEASE NOTE:
Dalby Church office will be closed from Monday 23 December to Monday 6 January 2025.
Birthday Gift for JESUS envelopes are available from the table in the narthex!!
ALWS Christmas Action Appeal:
Christmas Action Appeal envelopes are available from the table in the narthex.
Happy Birthday this week to:
Shane Heintze (Sun); Trish Muller (Mon); Michael Glasby (Tues); Aimee Johnson (Wed); Debra Schelberg (Thurs); Greg Spies (Fri);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Kathy Berlin; Glenn Fresser; Harrison Glasby; Janice Glasby; Gabrielle Noller; Desley Rose; Tom Strand;
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 29 December 2024:
Morning Tea: Kessler;
Bible reader: Kruger;
Prayer of Church: Kruger;
PA (Sound): Noller;
Power-point: Hensel R;
LIVE Stream: Hensel J;
LS Audio: Strand;
Kids Zone: Starts February 2025;
Monthly Roster for December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Kowald; (5th Sunday – 29th Dec – Renner; Pukallus)
Church Grounds: Hensel J
Stewards: Hensel J
Welcoming: Hensel J
Pastoral Assistants: Steinhardt V
HC Servers: Bartsch R (1 & 8); Hensel E (15, 22 & 29)
Macalister Roster for 29 December 2024:
Church Cleaning: Brian & Lynelle W; (Christmas Day & 29th)
Bible Reader: Ross v P (Christmas Day); Graham W (29th)
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)
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
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