St. Mark Encinitas

We're off to a fantastic start at Rainforest Falls VBS! God is already doing amazing things as our kids discover the wonder of His creation and His incredible love.

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].

Thursday Morning Study
“PATIENT URGENCY”
Begins August 13 | 9:30 am

When we share Jesus with others, we’re eager – urgent even – to speak the Good News. However, we do understand the need for patience in how others receive the Gospel in their lives. In Nurturing Your Faith: Patient Urgency, a video-based Bible Study from Lutheran Hour Ministries, we will learn via Mark’s Gospel about a map, a means, and a model for having healthy spiritual conversations with others. Even if you’ve never attended a Thursday study in the past, join us for this one. All materials are provided free of charge. Invite a friend! Contact Pastor Augie, [email protected] with questions.

JULY-AUGUST MISSION FOCUS
LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES

Lutheran Hour Ministries is a global mission organization that shares Christ’s love in more than 60 countries, often bringing His message of hope to places where no other Christian organizations are present. When people experience the Gospel message through our programs, we then encourage them to respond by contacting our staff or volunteers. This happens about 400,000 times every year!

Contact Pastor Augie at [email protected] for more information.

BEACH NIGHT @ MOONLIGHT BEACH

Monday, August 10
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas! We will provide hot dogs, brats, a campfire, and s’mores! Bring a side to share, your beach chair, and you! This is a casual event focused on fellowship and getting to know each other even better. Mark your calendars! Contact Crystal Dirks at [email protected] for more information.

THINKING ABOUT BAPTISM
OR MEMBERSHIP?

Through August 23
[During Wrap-Up]

We had an amazing first class last week! In case you missed or would like to join again, everyone is invited to the Alternate Baptism Class on Sunday, August 2. Whether you're new to St. Mark, exploring the Christian faith, considering membership, or looking to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, we invite you to join Pastor Augie for a series of upcoming classes during the Wrap-Up hour in the Fellowship Hall.

Upcoming Classes:

August 2 – Alternate Baptism Class
August 16 – Discovery Class (Learn about St. Mark and Church Membership)
August 23 – Mid-November – God Connects Foundations of the Faith
Everyone is welcome! For more information, please contact Pastor Augie at [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
August 3 - August 7
Registration is full!!

We are so thankful for everyone who is supporting this wonderful ministry. Please keep our volunteers, children, and church in your prayers throughout the coming week.

As we gather together, we'll be learning how Jesus is our faithful guide and Savior. Through God's Word, songs, games, crafts, and Bible adventures, children will discover that no matter where life takes us, we can always trust Jesus, who is with us every step of the way. We pray that every child grows in the knowledge of God's love and the saving grace found in Christ alone.

Contact Chloe Stewart at [email protected] for more information.

This Week's Message
JOY IN YOUR FINANCES
Sunday, August 2 | 9:30 am

Joy in Your Finances

As the Apostle Paul brings his letter to the Philippians to a close, he talks about how we can find joy in our finances. You and your money have a relationship. In fact, it’s a three-way relationship between you, your money and God. When you figure out that relationship and how it fits together, it puts things into proper perspective. Like with any relationship, if you get it wrong there’s frustration, there’s fear and there’s pain. But if you get it right there’s a refreshing experience of joy. The truth is, money is something like a wild stallion. If you don’t tame it, it can take you on a wild ride for the rest of your life. But properly managed, it can do much good and bring much joy.

TUESDAY WOMEN'S GROWTH GROUP
It’s a wrap! Today the Tuesday Women's Growth Group finished their study in the book of Esther and had a fun outing in Cardiff. The group will resume meeting in September with the RightNow Media study, "Finishing Well". There's always room for one more! Contact Linda Radcliffe at [email protected] for details.