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." 
Day Light Saving Time Ends This Weekend!
Remember to 'Fall Back' one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
Stewardship Season: 'Every Perfect Gift' . Stewardship Sunday is THIS SUNDAY: November 7. This year's theme is 'Every Perfect Gift', "We are called in this moment to reflect on the cycle of abundance sparked with the first light and made manifest in the Creation, in the calling of prophets, and in the gift of God’s own son on Earth. As we share our gifts through the Eucharist and through our service to the world, we participate in the ongoing creation of abundance and generosity." - Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift is from above...". - James 1:17
All Saints Sunday/ Pledge Sunday/ Parish Reception w/ Pavilion Dedication and Blessing of the Animals: THIS SUNDAY Nov. 7th The time has come to give thanks for “Every Perfect Gift” that we have at ECA which includes each other, our stewardship, the pavilion and our property. We hope you will come join us after the 10:30 a.m. service for a parish wide covered dish reception and activities together. Please bring your pets for a blessing. Come prepared to have a great time with one other! There will also be activities for our children to participate in. See you there!

Note: Well behaved pets are welcome on a leash (or contained) during the 10:30 am Sunday Service. Pets must be under owners control at all time. Thank you!
Stewardship Testimonies & Devotions
Please take a moment to read Stewardship Testimony Letters and Devotions during this Season of 'Every Perfect Gift' at ECA . Click here to view the Stewardship Page.
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. 
Caregivers Support Group This Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 7:30pm
This support group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. If you are involved with the care of someone with a terminal or chronic illness, you are invited to join a support group offering support, connection, resources, and coping strategies. This group is led by Robin Racoff, an experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. This group is for caregivers, no patients please. Please contact Robin for details: (404) 290-1550 or robinracoff@gmail.com

Note: During the Zoom Session you may participate with or without video, audio, or just observe. It will not be recorded and confidentiality will be the standard. Also, if you have any concerns or questions regarding ZOOM, please contact Robin directly at (404) 290-1550.
ECA Single Ladies & Church Widows Fellowship Nov. 11 & Nov. 18 In November the Single Ladies and Church Widows at ECA will have their luncheon on Thursday, the 11th at Salt in downtown Woodstock at 11:30 and the dinner, also in downtown Woodstock at MadLife on Thursday the 18th at 5:30. Please let Janice Maxwell at 678-575-4503 or JaniceWMaxwell@yahoo.com know if you will be joining us.
Journeys Meeting this Saturday, Nov. 13 at 11:30am This is a group that offers support, care, and compassion to those coping with grief, loss or any difficult life challenge. If you are seeking support through fellowship, please join us the second Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:30 in the Activity Building. Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information.
Ushers, Lectors and Counters Needed: Especially at the 8:30 am Service As we transition back to traditional worship, we are beginning to schedule volunteer positions again. Currently, we are in need of ushers, lectors and counters. If you are interested in volunteering on Sunday mornings, please email ecanews@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries
ECA is supporting local charities such as Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries. We are also collecting travel sized toiletries. You are welcome to come by on Sundays to drop off these much-needed items, or drive-by the office during the week. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of helping those in need! 
Giving Statements Now Available in the Narthex or by Email
Giving Statements are available in the Narthex or you may request an emailed statement. Thank you for contributing to ECA. We cannot do what we do without you!
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through Sept 2021             Actual                     Budget                  +/-      .
Revenues                                          $190,181                $182,531              $7,650 
Expenses                                          $152,604                $174,474            ($21,870)
Net Year to date                                $37,577                   $8,057              $29,520