St. Mark Encinitas

05/29/2026

PRAYER REQUESTS

If you are need of prayer and would like to be included on our Prayer Chain, our team of faithful prayer warriors will bring your petition before the Lord. The Lord hears the prayers of his people. Contact Charlene Hansen at [email protected].

05/29/2026

CALLING ALL JUNGLE HELPERS!
Vacation Bible School is just around the corner, and we need your help transforming St. Mark Lutheran Church into a rainforest adventure! We are collecting brown packing paper to help us create jungle vines and bring our VBS decorations to life this summer. Any size works! Donations can be dropped off in the bin located in the Welcome Center. Thank you for helping us create a fun and unforgettable VBS experience for our kids!

Questions? Contact Chloe Stewart at [email protected].

ADOPT-A-PROP
Sunday, July 5

Help bring VBS to life this summer by adopting a prop project! We are looking for volunteers to take home simple craft and decoration projects that will help transform our church for VBS week. Each prop bag will include supplies and instructions so you can work on it at your own pace from home.

Completed projects can be returned to the Welcome Center by July 5th. This is a fun and easy way for individuals, families, and children to be part of the VBS excitement and help create a welcoming space where kids can learn about Jesus.

Thank you for supporting our VBS ministry and helping make this year special for our children and families!

Questions? Contact Chloe Stewart at [email protected].

05/29/2026

MONDAY NIGHT & THURSDAY MORNING STUDY GROUPS ON SUMMER BREAK

Please note that the Young Women's Growth Group and Thursday Morning Study Group will be taking a break for the summer. We are grateful for everyone who participated throughout the year and look forward to gathering again in the Fall.

05/29/2026

CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, June 7 (Following Service)

Join us for a wonderful day of fellowship, good food, and lots of fun! We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.

How to Volunteer:

Saturday, June 6 at 9:00 am – Set-up
Sunday, June 7 at 8:00 am – Decoration set-up
After the Picnic – Clean-up and table take-down
If you’re able to volunteer, please contact Chloe Stewart at [email protected]. Thank you so much for your support! We truly couldn’t do this without you!

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

New Series
PHILIPPIANS: JOY IN THE JOURNEY
Sunday, May 31 | 9:30 am

Everyone struggles with experiencing the joy the Bible has promised us. Many of us, even Christians, endure life rather than enjoying life. We think the joy comes when we get to heaven, but the Bible says God created us to be joyful people beginning right now. This study in the book of Philippians will help us understand several different ways God wants to bring joy into our lives. This Sunday we will learn that the very places we see joy being stolen away from us are often the very same places that God wants to give joy to us - including JOY in our relationships.

05/24/2026

LOVE IN ACTION @ ST. MARK
Sunday, May 31 | 12:00 pm

Our preschool is excited to launch its very first Love in Action event! This new quarterly initiative is designed to bring our church and preschool families together through service, fellowship, and caring for our beautiful campus. Join us on Sunday, May 31 at 12:00 pm for our first event. A Garden Clean-Up Day! Together we’ll refresh and beautify one of our preschool garden spaces while enjoying fellowship and lunch together. Lunch will be provided.

We would love for church members and families to join us as we serve side by side and help keep St. Mark shining for generations to come. For questions on how to help and to RSVP please contact Annette Conrad at [email protected].

05/24/2026

NEW MEN'S GROUP
Tuesday, June 9 | 6:00 am

Join us every Tuesday at 6:00 am at Pannikin Coffee & Tea for coffee, conversation, and fellowship. Starting June 9, we’ll be reading and discussing The Jesus Discoveries: 10 Historic Finds That Bring Us Face to Face with Jesus. Come join the discussion each week or simply follow along at your own pace. Below is a link for the book. All are welcome. Questions? Reach out to Dustin Dirks at [email protected].

05/24/2026

A SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER
By Rob Kerby

“As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please guard our servicemen and women and cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. In the name of Jesus. Amen.”

05/24/2026