ECA News & Bulletin for the Week

The Season of Pentecost

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

"Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others."

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR

November:

Coat Drive for Shady Grove

Saturday, November 16

8am Church Work Day!

9:00am Gamblers Anonymous

Sunday, November 17

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:30am Bible Challenge Adult CF

9:35am Episcopal 101 Adult CF

9:40am NO Current Topics Adult CF

9:40am Children/Youth CF

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Blessing of the Blankets & Children's Prayers of the People

12pm Southern Comforters

Wednesday, November 20

6:30pm FFF: Faith, Food & Fellowship (last one for the year)

Thursday, November 21

2pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, November 24

ECF Guest Speaker

9:40am NO Bible Challenge CF

Monday, November 25

7pm Buildings & Grounds Ministry Meeting (Last one of the year)

Wednesday, November 27

4:30pm Reach Serving at Shady Grove

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The Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Proper 28

November 17, 2024

Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Server Schedule for the Month of:

November

Thank you for Serving ECA!

We Need YOU!

ECA Stewardship 2025 Update: Thank you for Giving! As we wrap up our Stewardship Campaign for 2025, we want to take a moment to thank those who continue to give of their time, talent and treasure. So far, we have 97% of pledges turned in. To date, 82 pledges have been received and blessed. ECA is able to be the hands and feet of Christ because of your generous giving. We can now move forward with our budget for next year. If you have not yet turned in a pledge, and wish to do so, email ecaparish@gmail.com. Thank you! We can't do what we do without YOU!

We Need You! Church Wide ECA Campus Workday THIS Saturday Nov. 16 at 8am Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 16 at 8am for a workday at ECA. We have mulch to spread, grounds to tidy-up, and much to do to prepare for the bishop’s visit and holiday season. Please join us any time after 8am. Contact Cheryl Farr to learn more. Thanks!

Southern Comforters Meeting Sunday & Blessing of the Blankets

The Southern Comforters will have a Blessing of the Blankets during the 10:30am Service on Nov. 17th. This ministry will also meet at noon in the Activities Building. All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet on the third Sunday of each month.

Children/Youth Christian Formation to meet Sunday at 9:40am The ECA Children/Youth Christian Formation (Sunday School) meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. Invite a friend! Note: No Adult Current Topics CF today.

FFF: Faith, Food & Fellowship Nov. 20 at 6:30pm in the Activities Building We will be hearing from Cindy Lippert from our Reach Ministry about the many opportunities ECA has for in reach and out reach. It will be a great way for people to come learn everything we do and how they can help serve as the hands and feet of Christ. Join us for a meal, fellowship and faith-growing activities.

ECA Cultured Pearls Book Club to Meet This Thursday, November 21st at 2pm Cultured Pearls meets on the third Thursday of each month at 2pm with a different book. This month’s book is The Rose Code by Kate Quinn. Contact Lillian Stanton for details.

It’s Time for Pecans! Order now for Holiday Baking!

ECW is doing their annual pecan fundraiser. A 16oz bag of pecans is $12. Spread the word! Help support ECA’s women’s ministry. See Penny Capawana for details.

ORDER TODAY! Let ECW do your Holiday Baking this Year! The ladies of ECW are offering their baking services to make your holiday season easier! All proceeds will go towards ECA Youth. Below is a link to items offered. Contact Linda Dobos at (770) 238-2476 or ldobos@hotmail.com to place your order. Delivery will be November 17 & 24. Let ECW do your baking this year! Click here for list of items offered. If you want something not listed, contact Linda Dobos to see if they can make it!

ECW Looking for Donations for their Annual British Tea 'Shoppe' ECW is looking for donations to include in their 'Tea Shoppe' during their Annual British Tea. If you have items that you think ladies would love - please contact Helene Freese at freeses@msn.com. Donations in the past have been purses, jewelry, business donations, etc. Monies raised benefit ECW and their ministries. Thank You!

ECA Mark Your Calendars! The Bishop is coming to ECA on Dec. 22

Bishop Wright will be joining us for services on Dec 22. For those interested in baptism, conformation, reception, & re-affirmation, please contact Fr. Paul.

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org