Sunday 28th December 2026 - First Sunday after Christmas
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Readings for Today
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
Prayer of the Day
(Let us pray that through Jesus we share in God's nature. [silence])
Almighty and merciful God, we thank you for sending your Son to become human like us, so that we might become your children. Make us who trust in Jesus to be more and more like him. For he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Readings for 4th January 2026 – (Second Sunday after Christmas – Yr A)
Jeremiah 31:7-14 - The Lord will gather Israel
Psalm 147:12-15, 19, 20
Ephesians 1:3-14 - Paul's thanksgiving and prayer
John 1:10-18 - We saw God's glory in Jesus
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 |
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) |
8th & 15th Feb 2026 | L & G Smith | D Forster M Hensel |
Wendy (15th) |
22nd Feb & 1st Mar 2026 | M Walsh | Forster/Hensel Eising/Kleidon | Stan (22nd) Mary (1st) |
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 |
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
P: E:
Daily Bible Readings:
Mon 29th Jeremiah 31:1-6;
Tues 30th 1 Corinthians 2:6-10;
Wed 31st Psalm 8;
Thurs 1st Luke 2:15-21;
Fri 2nd Isaiah 51:1-5;
Sat 3rd Psalm 147:12-19, 20
Services across our Ministry Area:
Date | Sunday | Chinchilla | D’fall Creek | Miles |
28th Dec 2025 | 1 Christmas (White) | 9.00am | 11.00am |
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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 |
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18th Jan 2026 | 2 Epiphany (Green) | 9.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am |
25th Jan 2026 | 3 Epiphany (Green) | 9.00am | 11.00am |
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1st Feb 2026 | 4 Epiphany (Green) | 9.00am – Pastor Joel Pukallus | 12.00am - Pastor Joel Pukallus | 11.00am |
8th Feb 2026 | 5 Epiphany (Green) | 9.30am @ the Anglican Church | 11.00am |
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15th Feb 2026 | Transfiguration (White) | 9.00am | 11.00am | 11.00am |
22nd Feb 2026 | 1 Lent (Purple) | 9.00am | 11.00am |
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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.
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
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