Together Sharing Christ’s Love
Welcome to:
Redeemer, Macalister
St Mark’s, Dalby
Liturgical Colour: Violet
First Sunday in Lent: What is Lent?
Many Christians have heard of Lent, but do all know what it means? According to Merriam-Webster, Lent means "the 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Easter as a period of penitence and fasting."
Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday, 46 days before Easter Sunday.
Lent is meant to be a time of repentance. That’s not a feeling of shame but an awareness that sin separates us from God and of what it cost Him to be reunited with us.
ST MARK’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Christ Centred
Spirit Guided
Encouraging Discipleship
Inclusive
Witnessing to the Gospel
This week at Redeemer, Macalister (Yr C):
Readings – Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13;
Worship Service – Redeemer, Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am;
Bible Reader – Trish Muller;
Hymns (Mac) – 190 AT; 265 AT; 397 AT; 814;
This week at St Mark’s, Dalby (Yr C):
Readings – Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13;
Worship Service - St Mark’s, Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am;
Bible Reader – Kruger family;
Prayer of Church – Kruger family;
Hymns (Dalby) – Lead me to the cross; I am carried; 426; Sinking deep; Have you seen Jesus my Lord?; I walk by faith;
Events/Meetings this week:
Mon 10th Mar – 500 Cards in the church hall @ 7.00pm
Tues 11th Mar – Macalister – Ladies Guild @ 9.30am
Tues 11th Mar – Men’s Talk on hall deck @ 10.00am
Tues 11th Mar – St Mark’s Admin meeting @ 7.30pm
Wed 12th Mar – Dalby – Lenten Service @ 7.00pm
Fri 14th Mar – C.H.A.O.S – Maze Runner@ 7.00pm
Every Saturday – Prayer Group @ 7.00am
Sun 16th Mar – Macalister – Worship Service @ 7.30am
Sun 16th Mar – Dalby – Worship Service @ 9.30am
Add your meeting or event at St Mark's Church Office
On The Noticeboard:
2025 St Mark’s Committee Members
2025 Rosters
Stamps for Mission
TEAM & Admin Minutes
2025 LYQ events
DD Christian Women’s Conference (Saturday March 22 – more info below)
St Mark's Lutheran Church Working Bee - Saturday 22nd March - From 7am to 12midday
Tasks
- Putting in the four support columns for the Ga Ga Pit Shade Sail
- Taking loads of rubbish to the dump. Vegetation, building debris from old toilet block and anything else that we don’t want or need
- Trimming hedges if time and man power permits
- Cleaning duties in the Hall, washing walls in kitchen, kitchen cupboards and shelving, toilet and hallway walls, meeting room etc, whatever time permits
Please bring
- wheel barrows, Cement mixers (lots required please), shovels, power leads etc
- Utes and Trailers
- Garden tools, rakes, chainsaws, hoses, hedge trimming gear
- Buckets, step ladders, cleaning gear
- Most importantly please bring Yourself to work for the Lord in his presence
As usual we need plenty of helpers to carry out all work before lunch.
All ages/genders are encouraged to participate, there will be a task for everyone!
Morning tea will be provided (maybe some people would like to contribute to morning tea 😊) Thank You.
Justin Toomey
St Mark's Administration Team Member and Working Bee Co-Ordinator
Queensland Christian Convention Association: (QCCA)
Darling Downs Christian Women’s group joined QCCA last year. DDCW are hosting their Convention on Saturday March 22nd at Christlife Presbyterian Church, 9am – 3pm (492 South St, Glenvale). Early registration closes 24th Feb ($40), Regular registration closes 14th Mar ($48), includes morning tea and lunch. Online registration only. For more information please email: contact@ddcwc.org.au
Chaplaincy Position Available – Dalby South State School:
A new opportunity is available for a School Chaplain at Dalby South State School (2.5 days per week, 19 hours). If you or someone you know has a heart for supporting young people, this could be a great fit!
School chaplains provide social, emotional, and pastoral support to students, staff, and parents. They offer a listening ear and a caring presence, helping students navigate challenges like family breakdown, friendships, and mental health. Chaplains play a key role in fostering a supportive school environment.
More details are in the attached flyer. If you’re interested, you can apply through startchaplaincy.com or contact Lilyan Flett at lilyan.flett@su.org.au / 0427 879 377.
Prayer Points for the Week:
for all who face temptations or trials that seem too great for them
for those who have undertaken fasting or opportunities for extra service during Lent, that they may be strengthened
for young Christians, that they may be strengthened against the temptation of unbelief
for those preparing for baptism or confirmation at Easter
for all who believe, that they may not be put to shame
for those who are hungry or homeless, that they may not be tempted to despair
for those who are in positions of leadership, that they may resist all temptations to abuse their power
Happy Birthday this week to:
Barry Weier (Mon); Scott Reichelt (Tues); Nathan Heintze (Tues); Mark Glasby (Wed);
Baptism Anniversaries:
Le-Anne Schelberg; Asher Kavney;
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 for16 March 2025:
Morning Tea: Kruger;
Bible reader: Steinhardt;
Prayer of Church: Steinhardt;
PA (Sound): Noller S;
Power-point: Brauer E;
LIVE Stream: Hensel J;
LS Audio: Brauer C;
Kids Zone: 23 March 2025;
Monthly Roster for March 2025:
Church Cleaning: Strand;
Church Grounds: Renner;
Stewards: Toomey;
Welcoming: Toomey
Pastoral Assistants: Johnson A;
HC Servers: Bartsch R; Hensel E;
Macalister Roster for 16 March 2025:
Church Cleaning: Sonya Mc;
Bible Reader: Sonya Mc;
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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