Easter Sunday - 20 April 2025

Readings for Today

Acts 10:34-43 - Summary of Jesus' life and ministry

Psalm 118:1, 2, 14-24

1 Corinthians 15:19-26 - Christ is the first to rise from death

Luke 24:1-12 - The women find the tomb empty

Prayer of the Day

(Let us pray that we rejoice in Christ’s victory. [silence])

Ever-living God, we thank you that you have overcome the old powers of sin and death through the mighty resurrection of your Son and have made all things new  in him.  Make us dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ.  For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Readings for 27th April – (Second Sunday of Easter – Yr C)

Acts 5:27-32 - The apostles boldly proclaim Jesus' resurrection

Psalm 118:14-29

Revelation 1:4-8 - Every eye will see the Lord

John 20:19-31 - Thomas sees the risen Christ and believes

Ministry Area Announcements:

Sun 4 May                10.00am                   Parish service followed by Parish AGM @ Chinchilla

Trinity, Chinchilla

Chairperson:            Luke Boshammer (0413 960 056)

Elders:                       Luke Boshammer (0413 960 056)                     Wayne Eising (0448 623 149)

                                    Terence Kleidon (0439 927 812)

Rosters	Cleaning	Altar	Reader
13th & 20th Apr	D Forster M Hensel	M Eising K Kleidon	Wendy (13th) Stan (20th)
27th Apr & 4th May	K Kleidon S Kleidon	M Eising – K Kleidon G Smith – W Boshammer	Mary (27th) Wendy (4th)
11th & 18th May	J Redgwell W Boshammer	G Smith W Boshammer	Stan (11th) Mary (18th)
25th May & 1st June	L & G Smith	G Smith – W Boshammer D Forster – M Hensel	Wendy (25th) Stan (1st)

Coming Events & News:

Lenten offerings for ALWS, Hospital Chaplaincy and Mary and Martha’s to be placed on the offering plate between now and Easter Sunday in marked envelopes of your choice of giving to whom.

St John’s, Downfall Creek

Chairperson:            Daryn Stiller (0400 306 393)

Elders:                       Mick Hoffmann (0427 282 106)                         Daryn Stiller (0400 306 393)

Rosters	Ushers	Cleaning	Flowers	Music	Bible Reader	Hostess	Lay Reader
Apr 2025	Doug & Jules	Lisa S	Doris	Claudia	Dale	Doug & Doris	Daryn
May 2025	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Jean	Lynny	Daryn	Ken & Jean	Dale
June 2025	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Juliana	Juliana	Ken	Dale & Lynny	Daryn

Coming Events & News:

Redeemer, Miles

Chairperson:            Steven Stiller (0477 581 663)

Elder:                         Steven Stiller (0477 581 663)

Coming Events & News:

Bulletin Notices:

Please contact Dalby Church Office for all bulletin notices (to be provided before 1pm Wed).

P:        0476 029 220                                              E:             office@stmarksdalby.com.au

Pastor:

25 Sheriff Street, Chinchilla, Qld, 4413

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Daily Bible Readings:

Mon 21st               Luke 24:13-49;

Tues 22nd             1 Peter 1:1-12;

Wed 23rd              1 Peter 1:13-25;

Thu 24th                1 Peter 2:1-10;

Fri 25th                  1 Peter 2:11-25;

Sat 26th                 Psalm 118:14-29;

Services across our Ministry Area:

Date	Sunday	Chinchilla	D’fall Creek	Miles
20th April 2025	Easter Sunday (White)	9.00am	6.00am	11.00am
27th April 2025	2 Easter (White)	9.00am	6.00pm
4th May 2025	3 Easter (White)	10.00am Parish service and AGM	6.00pm	11.00am
11th May 2025	4 Easter (White)	9.00am	6.00pm
18th May 2025	5 Easter (White)	9.00am	6.00pm	11.00am

Worship at Home:

God always encourages his people to gather for worship in person to receive his Word and Sacraments, however, if you’re not able to attend worship in person, you might watch one of the following:

·       St Mark’s, Dalby: https://www.youtube.com/@StMarksLutheranChurchDalby

·       LCA: https://www.lca.org.au/worship/wpp/churchhome/

·       LCA QLD District: https://qld.lca.org.au/2022/05/10/the-streaming-keeps-flowing/

We believe Holy Communion is a special meal for baptised people who trust in Jesus as their only Saviour, are sorry for their sins, and wish to live as God intends.  As we eat the bread and drink the wine, we receive the true body and blood of Jesus Christ in a special way through our trust in his words.  Through this holy meal, Jesus gives us forgiveness, healing, new life, and salvation to sustain us in faith.  If you also trust these things together with us (and are already receiving Holy Communion at your own church), you’re welcome to participate in this meal.  If you have any questions about attending the Lord’s Supper, please see the pastor afterwards.

Our congregation is committed to ensuring the safety of children, youth, and all vulnerable people who are present at its activities.  All our volunteers who work with children and youth have current Working with children (Blue) cards and are regularly trained in child-safe practices and requirements.  If you would like to discuss the safety of any of our children, youth, or vulnerable people, please speak to the Pastor or a member of our Church Council.

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 ensure the church is a safe place.  If anyone feels they’ve been subjected to sexual abuse or harassment in any form by anyone who holds a position of trust in the church, please contact:

P: 1800 644 628 (free call)                                               E: report.abuse@safeplace.lca.org.au