Chris and Peg Cordua will open their Encinitas home to a Wine Tasting event on Wednesday, May 15th from 7 pm to 9 pm. We will be blind tasting a selection of wines, led by our multi-talented Worship Arts Director, Rich Cook. This event is free, but is limited to six St. Mark members and their guest (either single or couple). There are a few positions still available. Participating members are also asked to bring one side dish to help us clear our pallets between tastings. To sign up for this event, please contact Chris Cordua at ccordua@directivity.net.

We're excited to give little ones from our “Kids on the Mark” children's ministry the chance to grow their friendships with each other outside of the classroom! We meet the last Friday of the month for play-dates at various parks with playgrounds. Leucadia Oaks park has a playground with swings and sand, picnic tables, a basketball court, and a small skateboard area. We will meet by the playground. RSVP to Kristen Beyer at kbeyer86@gmail.com.

Contribute to Rachel Wright

Our member, Rachel Wright, was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Thank you for keeping Rachel and the Wright family in your prayers. To support Rachel and her family in the healing process, we have established a fund for those wishing to assist her. Go to http://www.stmarkchurch.net/ and click on the green "Giving" button at the top right of the page. From the drop-down menu, locate "Benevolence" and follow the prompts. Checks can be made out to St. Mark Lutheran Church and note “Benevolence” in the memo line. You may also sign up to provide meals for the Wright family during Rachel's treatment at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044dafa929a57-dinner.

Sunday Mornings @ 9 am

Join us for a Bible Study on “The Intersection of Church and State”, a study produced by Lutheran Hour Ministries. About: Religious freedom in America has been an issue of paramount importance since the founding of this great nation. As the nation has grown and changed, so has the relationship of the federal government with the many religions that comprise the community of faith throughout the land. This Bible study examines this vital relationship to see what’s working well and how we can improve the rough spots at the intersection of church and state. 

Volunteers from St. Mark will be serving the community by cleaning up the interior and exterior of the Encinitas CRC location and checking expiration dates of food in the food store. We have received a Thrivent grant with “Live Generously” T-shirts, snacks and cleaning supplies. Last year we had good participation and the CRC was most appreciative of our efforts. No monetary donations are required, just bring your enthusiasm! A sign-up sheet with more details is available in the Welcome Center. Please contact Dave Kendall at aekdck@roadrunner.com for information.

New Men’s Group
Saturday, June 1st @ 7 am
St. Tropez (947 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA)

Interested in participating in a new St. Mark men’s ministry? Our goal is to meet at least bi-weekly to encourage one another in our walk with Christ, and to talk about what it means to be a husband, a father, and a man in our congregation and our community. Both members and their friends are welcome! Our first meeting will take place on Saturday, June 1st at St. Tropez (947 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA) at 7 am. To learn more, contact Dustin Dirks at dustin.dirks@gmail.com.