Sunday 18 May 2025 - Fifth Sunday of Easter
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- May 16
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Readings for Today
Acts 11:1-18 - Peter explains how God's salvation is also for Gentiles
Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1-6 - God will wipe away all tears
John 13:31-35 - The new commandment: love one another
Prayer of the Day
(Let us pray that we love others. [silence])
Merciful Father, you have reached out to all people through your Son Jesus, who died for us all. Encourage us to live as your chosen people and give of ourselves to others. We ask this through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings for 25th May – (Sixth Sunday of Easter – Yr C)
Acts 16:9-15 - Paul takes the good news to Philippi
Psalm 67
Revelation 21:10,22 - 22:5 - The new Jerusalem
John 14:23-29 - 'I am going to the Father'
Ministry Area Announcements:
Special PARISH MEETING – Sunday 8th June from 1pm at St Johns Downfall Creek
A Special Parish Meeting has been called - 1pm Arrival and Cuppa for a 1:30pm Start.
Items on the Agenda
1. Present Tabled Motion from St. Johns Downfall Creek
That the money remaining in the parish bank account from the sale of the Wandoan Manse be transferred to St John’s Downfall Creek.
St John’s Downfall Creek commits to using this money for the ministry needs for the Miles to Taroom area.
Downfall Creek recognises the current arrangement with St Marks Court and will undertake to honour that agreement.
2. Update on Ministry at Charleville.
If anyone wishes to discuss any of the above, please contact
Parish Chairman Ian Peters on 0427268377 or a Member of Parish Council.
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 |
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) |
8th & 15th June | M & J Walsh | D Forster M Hensel | Mary (8th) Wendy (15th) |
22nd & 29th June | C Robinson L Eising | D Forster M Hensel | Stan (22nd) Mary (29th) |
6th & 13th July | D Forster M Hensel | M Eising K Kleidon | Wendy (6th) Stan (13th) |
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 |
May 2025 | Doug & Jules | Lynny | Jean | Lynny | Daryn | Ken & Jean | Dale |
June 2025 | Doug & Jules | Lynny | Juliana | Juliana | Ken | Dale & Lynny | Daryn |
July 2025 | Doug & Jules | Lisa | Doris | Lynny | Daryn | Daryn & Lisa | Dale |
Aug 2025 | Doug & Jules | Kym | Jean | Kym | Ken | Mick & Kym | 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
P: E:
Daily Bible Readings:
Mon 19th 2 Corinthians 7:2-16;
Tues 20th 2 Corinthians 8:1-15;
Wed 21st 2 Corinthians 8:16-24;
Thu 22nd 2 Corinthians 9:1-15;
Fri 23rd 2 Corinthians 10:1-18;
Sat 24th Psalm 67;
Services across our Ministry Area:
Date | Sunday | Chinchilla | D’fall Creek | Miles |
18th May 2025 | 5 Easter (White) | 9.00am | 6.00pm | 11.00am |
25th May 2025 | 6 Easter (White) | 9.00am | 6.00pm |
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1st June 2025 | 7 Easter (White) | 9.00am Pastor Joel Pukallus | 6.00pm | 11.00am |
8th June 2025 | Pentecost (Red) | 9.30am @ the Anglican Church | 6.00pm |
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15th June 2025 | Trinity (White) | 9.00am | 6.00pm | 11.00am |
22nd June 2025 | 2 Pentecost (Green) | 9.00am | 6.00pm |
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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.
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
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