Sunday 22 February 2026 - First Sunday in Lent

Readings for Today

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 - The creation and fall

Psalm 32

Romans 5:12-19 - Death through Adam, life through Christ

Matthew 4:1-11 - The temptation of Jesus

Prayer of the Day

(Let us pray for strength in temptation. [silence])

Almighty and merciful God, your Son fasted in the desert and was tempted as we are, yet without sin.  Protect us when we are tempted and help us to resist the devil by trusting in your word.  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 1st March 2026 – (Second Sunday in Lent – Yr A)

Genesis 12:1-4a - The call of Abraham

Psalm 121

Romans 4:1-5,13-17 - Abraham, our father, justified by faith

John 3:1-17 - God so loved the world that he gave his only Son

Ministry Area Announcements:

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
22nd Feb & 1st Mar 2026	M Walsh	Forster/Hensel Eising/Kleidon	Stan (22nd) Mary (1st)
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)

Coming Events & News:

Tues 3rd March                           1.00pm                        Friendship Club

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
Feb 2026	Doug & Jules	Kym	Jean	Kym	Ken	Daryn & Lisa	Mick
Mar 2026	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Juliana	Lynny	Daryn	Dale & Lynny	Dale
Apr 2026	Doug & Jules	Lisa S	Doris	Claudia	Dale	Doug & Doris	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 23rd              Genesis 22:1-19;

Tues 24th              Numbers 20:1-13;

Wed 25th              Job 1:1-12;

Thurs 26th            Ephesians 6:10-20;

Fri 27th                 Hebrews 2:9-18;

Sat 28th                Psalm 121;

Services across our Ministry Area:

Date	Sunday	Chinchilla	D’fall Creek	Miles
22nd Feb 2026	1 Lent (Purple)	9.00am	11.00am
1st Mar 2026	2 Lent (Purple)	9.00am – Pastor Joel Pukallus	12.00am - Pastor Joel Pukallus	11.00am
8th Mar 2026	3 Lent (Purple)	9.30am @ the Anglican Church	11.00am
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)	9.00am	11.00am
3rd April 2026	Good Friday (Black)
5th April 2026	Easter Sunday (White)	9.00am	11.00am	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