Sunday 15th March 2026 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

Readings for Today

1 Samuel 16:1-13 - Samuel anoints David as king of Israel

Psalm 23

Ephesians 5:8-14 - Live as children of the light

John 9:1-41 - Jesus opens the eyes of a man born blind

Prayer of the Day

(Let us pray for faith in Jesus our Saviour. [silence])

Loving Father, when we were captive in the darkness of sin and death, your Son rescued us and brought us back to you.  Teach us to trust in him and to live as your people.  We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Readings for 22nd March 2026 – (Fifth Sunday in Lent – Yr A)

Ezekiel 37:1-14 - Vision of the valley of dry bones

Psalm 130

Romans 8:6-11 - The Spirit of God lives in you

John 11:1-45 - The raising of Lazarus - Jesus' last sign

Ministry Area Announcements:

Sunday 12th April              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
8th & 15th Mar 2026	C Robinson L Eising	M Eising K Kleidon	Wendy (15th)
22nd, 29th Mar & 5th Apr 2026	D Forster M Hensel	M Eising/K Kleidon G Smith/W Boshammer	Stan (22nd) Mary (5th)
12th & 19th Apr 2026	S & K Kleidon	G Smith W Boshammer	Wendy (19th)
26th Apr & 3rd May 2026	J Redgwell W Boshammer	G Smith/W Boshammer D Forster/M Hensel	Stan (26th) Mary (3rd)
10th & 17th May 2026	L & G Smith	D Forster/M Hensel	Wendy (17th)

Coming Events & News:

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
Mar 2026	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Juliana	Lynny	Daryn	Dale & Lynny	Dale
Apr 2026	Doug & Jules	Lisa S	Doris	Claudia	Dale	Doug & Doris	Daryn
May 2026	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Jean	Lynny	Daryn	Ken & Jean	Dale

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 16th              Jeremiah 14:7-9;

Tues 17th              Luke 19:1-10;

Wed 18th              John 3:17-21;

Thurs 19th            John 8:12-20;

Fri 20th                 1 John 2:1-6;

Sat 21st                Psalm 130;

Services across our Ministry Area:

Date	Sunday	Chinchilla	D’fall Creek	Miles
15th Mar 2026	4 Lent (Purple)	9.00am	11.00am	11.00am
22nd Mar 2026	5 Lent (Purple)	9.00am	11.00am
29th Mar 2026	Palm Sunday (Purple)	9.30am at the Uniting Church	11.00am
3rd April 2026	Good Friday (Black)	9.00am at the Anglican church
5th April 2026	Easter Sunday (White)	9.00am HC	11.00am	11.00am
12th April 2026	2 Easter (White)	10.00am Parish Service followed by Parish AGM (Chinchilla)

 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.

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