A weekly newsletter of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
ECA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
"Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others."
THIS WEEK AT ECA
Saturday, March 19
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
Sunday, March 20
*8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I (Also Online)
9:40am Adult Christian Formation
*10:30am HolyEucharist Rite I with Blessing of the Blankets
* Nursery is being provided
12:00pm Faith & Spirituality Ministry Information Meeting (Activites Bldg)
1:00pm Southern Comforters Meeting
(Activities Bldg)
Wednesday, March 23
12:00pm British Tea Planning Meeting (Activities Bldg)
4:00pm Reach Serving Homeless Population (meet at Activities Bldg)
6:00pm Lenten Series - Activities Bldg.
(Soup, salad, & bread dinner)
Friday, March 25
7:00pm Dominoes - Activities Bldg
Saturday, March 26
7:00am Noonday Shanty Race
8:00am Church Grounds Spruce up Day
LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday, March 30
6pm Final Lenten Series Meets
Saturday, April 9
11:30am Journeys Meeting
Wednesday, April 20
2:00pm Book Club Meeting
Fr. Paul is available during these uncertain times for prayer, guidance and support. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.
*Send request for April ASAP. This schedule will be made soon.
Blessing of the Blankets at the 10:30 Service & Southern Comforters to meet this Sunday, Mar 20th. This Sunday, March 20th there will be a Blessing of the Blankets that will be donated by the Southern Comforters Ministry (10:30am Service only). All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building.
Faith & Spirituality Information Meeting Mar 20th Are you looking for more ways to get involved at ECA? Faith & Spirituality invites you to join them! Learn more on Sunday, March 20th after the 10:30 service under the pavilion. This meeting will also be available via zoom at noon. All are welcome! Come see what we are all about! Contact Robin Keith for more details or if you have any questions: 404-918-6335 or robinhsk@live.com
Church Grounds Spruce Up Day Saturday Mar 26th
Come one, Come ALL!! It's time for Easter Spring cleaning on the church grounds. Help is needed and requested for Saturday Mar 26th from 8am-Noon. Food and refreshments will be provided. There is a list of grounds related projects in the Churhc Narthex if you want to help with the grounds before March 26th. Your help is greatly appreciated and lets get the grounds looking great for EASTER!
ECA is invited to the Noonday Shanty Race on Saturday, March 26th! Directional Volunteers are needed to make sure runners know they're going the right way from 7:00am-9:30am(you can sign up with your family and help together!). Post-race activities and fun will wrap up by 10:00am. Race Start/Finish is at Town Center Mall, backside between Belk and Varsity. Volunteer check-in is at registration at 7:00am (here you will be notified of any changes in instructions and get t-shirts, then head to your assigned location). More details and registration here. If you are interested in volunteering reach out to Jenn Hogan at jennifer@towncentercid.com. If you are interested in running, registration is open until 3/22.
Ladies British Tea Planning Meeting March 23rd at noon. The next planning meeting for the ECA Ladies British Tea will be Wednesday, March 23 at noon in the Activities Building. All ladies are welcome to come help plan this annual event.
Reach Serving Homless Population Wednesday Mar 23rd at 4pm All are invited to join the ECA Reach ministry in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Travel Sized toiletries are also being collected for this outreach.
March Lenten Series This Wednesday at 6pm“Faith & Food Dinner Conversations”. It’s been a long time since many of us have been able to gather around the table for some simple faith and food conversations. There are no requirements, come as you are, and lets enjoy some food, faith & fellowship conversations around the table. We look forward to seeing you there. Meeting Wednesdays through March at 6pm.
Dominoes Adult Game Night Friday, March 25th at 7pm. Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!
Easter Lily Flower Dedications Available
Sign up for Easter Lillies and help support this ministry! The sign up sheet is located in the Narthex. Be sure to fill out a form to have your dedication printed in the bulletin. Suggested donation is $30 (just a suggestion). Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Sunday Worship Volunteers Needed: Lectors, Greeters & Ushers Sunday worship happens each week because of numerous volunteers who participate in many areas of the worship service. Currently, we need Lectors, Greeters & Ushers. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Our volunteer list has decreased recently, and your service is appreciated. Please contact Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!
Adult Christian Formation This Sunday
Christian formation class is usually held on Sundays at 9:40 am either in person, or via Zoom. Please contact Ron Allen at ronallenga@yahoo.com or contact Fr. Paul for Zoom meeting information. Use this link to join via zoom Adult Christian ED Meeting ID: 727 5393 3010 Passcode: 064556 Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community.
2021 End of Year Giving Financial Statements Available
End of year giving financial statements for tax purposes are in the Narthex. You may also request to have you statement emailed or USPS mailed. Please contact the office with any questions. Thank you!
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available