Sunday 21 December 2025 - Fourth Sunday of Advent

Readings for Today

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

Prayer of the Day

(Let us pray for God to be with us. [silence])

Thank you, loving heavenly Father, for coming with power to the Virgin Mary and making her the mother of our Lord.  Come to us with your Holy Spirit,  so that we receive your saving word  and rejoice in our Saviour.  For he lives with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Readings for 28th December – (First Sunday after Christmas – Yr A)

Isaiah 63:7-9 - The kindness of the Lord

Psalm 148

Hebrews 2:10-18 - Jesus, our brother, pioneer of salvation

Matthew 2:13-23 - The escape into Egypt

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 22nd             1 Samuel 2:1-10;

Tues 23rd             Proverbs 8:22-31;

Wed 24th              Luke 2:1-14;

Thurs 25th           Luke 2:8-20;

Fri 26th                 Luke 1:39-45;

Sat 27th                Psalm 148;

Services across our Ministry Area:

Date	Sunday	Chinchilla	D’fall Creek	Miles
21st Dec 2025	4 Advent (Violet)	9.00am	11.00am	11.00am
24th Dec 2025	Christmas Eve (White)	6.00pm @ the Anglican Church
25th Dec 2025	Christmas Day (White)	9.00am with Communion	11.00am
28th Dec 2025	1 Christmas (White)	9.00am	11.00am
4th Jan 2026	2 Christmas (White)	9.00am – Pastor Joel Pukallus	12.00am - Pastor Joel Pukallus	11.00am
11th Jan 2026	1 Epiphany (White)	9.30am @ the Anglican Church	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.

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