Sunday 23 February 2025 - 7th Sunday after Epiphany

Readings for Today

Genesis 45:3-11, 15 - Joseph reveals himself to his brothers

Psalm 37:1-11,39,40

1 Corinthians 15:33-38,42-50 - The resurrection body

Luke 6:27-38 - Love your enemies, be merciful like God

Prayer of the Day

(Let us pray that we love our enemies.  [silence])

Loving heavenly Father, thank you that your Son loved us even when we were  enemies, and that he prayed for those who killed him.  Teach us to be merciful like you, and do good to all people, even to those who do us harm.  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 2nd March – (Transfiguration Sunday – Yr C)

Exodus 34:29-35 - The shining face of Moses

Psalm 99

2 Corinthians 3:12 - 4:2 - We reflect the glory of the Lord

Luke 9:28-36 - The transfiguration of Jesus

Ministry Area Announcements:

Trinity, Chinchilla:

Chairperson:            Luke Boshammer (0413 960 056)

Elders:                       Luke Boshammer (0413 960 056)                     Wayne Eising (0448 623 149)

Rosters	Cleaning	Altar	Reader
16th & 23rd Feb	J Redgwell W Boshammer	G Smith W Boshammer	Mary (16th) Merilyn (23rd)
2nd & 9th Mar	L & G Smith	D Forster M Hensel	Wendy (2nd) Stan (9th)
16th & 23rd Mar	M & J Walsh	D Forster M Hensel	Mary (16th) Merilyn (23rd)
30th Mar& 6th Apr	C Robinson L Eising	D Forster - M Hensel M Eising – K Kleidon	Wendy (30th) Stan (6th)

Coming Events & News:

Sun 23 Feb               tba                              Chinchilla AGM after service

Tues 4 Mar               1.00pm                      Chinchilla – 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 2025	Doug & Jules	Kym	Jean	Kym	Ken	Daryn & Lisa	Mick
Mar 2025	Doug & Jules	Lynny	Juliana	Lynny	Daryn	Dale & Lynny	Dale
Apr 2025	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 24th              Matthew 9:35 –10:4;

Tues 25th              Matthew 10:5–15;

Wed 26th              Matthew 10:16–23;

Thu 27th                Matthew 10:24–33;

Fri 28th                  Matthew 10:34–42;

Sat 1st                    Psalm 2;

Services across our Ministry Area:

Date	Sunday	Chinchilla	D’fall Creek	Miles
23rd Feb 2025	6 Epiphany (Green)	8.30am	6.00pm
2nd Mar 2025	Transfiguration Sunday	8.30am - Pastor Joel Pukallus	6.00pm	11.00am
9th Mar 2025	1 Lent (Purple)	8.30am	6.00pm
16th Mar 2025	2 Lent (Purple)	8.30am	6.00pm	11.00am
23rd Mar 2025	3 Lent (Purple)	8.30am	6.00pm

Service times for Charleville:

All Saints Anglican Church (Lutheran service) – 41 Alfred St – (2nd & 4th Sundays @ 8.30am)

Home Church - 91 Watson St – (1st & 3rd Sundays @ 9.00am)

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.

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