Sunday 14th December 2025 - Third Sunday of Advent
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Readings for Today
Isaiah 35:1-10 - God himself will come to save us
Psalm 146:5-10
James 5:7-10 - Do not lose heart
Matthew 11:2-11 - Jesus and John the Baptist
Prayer of the Day
(Let us pray that we receive Christ with joy. [silence])
Jesus, our promised Messiah, John the Baptist went ahead of you and proclaimed the good news of your coming. Encourage us to receive you with joy as our redeemer, and faithfully follow you. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings for 21st December – (Fourth Sunday of Advent – Yr A)
Isaiah 7:10-16 - A virgin will conceive
Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19
Romans 1:1-7 - Jesus, son of David, Son of God
Matthew 1:18-25 - God's call to Joseph
Ministry Area Announcements:
CHURCH OFFICE CHRISTMAS BREAK:
Church Office will be CLOSED from Wednesday 24th December until Monday 12th January 2026. Office will REOPEN on Tuesday 13th January.
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 |
14th & 21st Dec 2025 | C Robinson L Eising | M Eising K Kleidon |
Wendy (21st) |
28th Dec 2025 & 4th Jan 2026 | D Forster M Hensel | M Eising/K Kleidon G Smith/W Boshammer | Stan (28th) Mary (4th) |
11th & 18th Jan 2026 | S & K Kleidon | G Smith W Boshammer |
Wendy (18th) |
25th Jan & 1st Feb 2026 | J Redgwell W Boshammer | Smith/Boshammer Forster/Hensel | Stan (25th) Mary (1st) |
Coming Events & News:
Sun 21 Dec – Please place your freewill offering to support Endeavour Foundation in a ‘marked’ envelope
Thurs 25 Dec - Please place your freewill offering to support ALWS in a ‘marked’ envelope
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 |
Dec 2025 | Doug & Jules | Kym | Doris | Kym | Ken | Mick & Kym | Mick |
Jan 2026 | Doug & Jules | Lisa | Juliana | Juliana | Dale | Ken & Jean | Daryn |
Feb 2026 | Doug & Jules | Kym | Jean | Kym | Ken | Daryn & Lisa | Mick |
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 15th Isaiah 56:1-8;
Tues 16th Isaiah 62:1-5;
Wed 17th Hosea 14:5-9;
Thurs 18th Matthew 11:11-15;
Fri 19th Luke 1:5-25;
Sat 20th Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19;
Services across our Ministry Area:
Date | Sunday | Chinchilla | D’fall Creek | Miles |
14th Dec 2025 | 3 Advent (Violet) | 9.30am @ the Anglican Church | 11.00am |
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21st Dec 2025 | 4 Advent (Violet) | 9.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am |
24th Dec 2025 | Christmas Eve (White) | 6.00pm @ the Anglican Church |
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25th Dec 2025 | Christmas Day (White) | 9.00am with Communion | 11.00am |
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28th Dec 2025 | 1 Christmas (White) | 9.00am | 11.00am |
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4th Jan 2026 | 2 Christmas (White) | 9.00am – Pastor Joel Pukallus | 12.00am - Pastor Joel Pukallus | 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 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.
Safe Place for All
Report Abuse – if you have experienced abuse or have witnessed poor behaviour from someone working for, or connected with, the Lutheran Church in Australia or New Zealand, or if you believe that someone else in the Church is at risk, is it important that you let us know.
Ph: 1800 644 628 (free call) or 0800 356 887 (New Zealand)
Email: complaints@lca.org.au
Mail: PO Box 519, Marden SA 5070
Mobile: phone text message +61 (0) 438 320 218
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