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
Worship Services and Events
Saturday, March 12
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous Meeting
11:30am Journeys Meeting
Sunday, March 13
*8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I (Also Online)
9:40am Adult Christian Formation
*10:30am HolyEucharist Rite I
* Nursery is being provided
12:00pm Reach Meeting- Activities Bldg
Wednesday, March 16
2:00pm Book Club Meeting - Activities Bldg.
6:00pm Lenten Series - Activities Bldg.
(Soup, salad, & bread dinner)
LOOKING AHEAD
Sunday, March 20
12:00pm Faith & Spirituality Ministry Information Meeting
1:00pm Southern Comforters Meeting
Wednesday March 25
7:00pm Dominoes - Activities Bldg
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.
O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from thy ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of thy Word, Jesus Christ thy Son; who with thee and the Holy Spirit liveth and reigneth, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Masks are no longer required in worship services.
Of course, the personal choice to wear a mask (or not) is supported.
Journeys to meet Saturday, March 12th at 11:30am. Journeys 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. See calendar for dates.
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.
Reach Ministry Meeting This Sunday, March 13 after Services
Come see what in-reach and out-reach ministry is all about at ECA. Typically meeting on the Second Sunday of each month after the 10:30am service. All are Welcome!
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.
ECA Book Club to Meet March 16th at 2 pm
The newly constituted ECA Book Club will hold its first meeting at 2:00pm on March 16th in the Activities Building. The March book to be discussed is The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher. All are welcome! Call Lillian Stanton for more information 770-616-0730
Faith & Spirituality Information Meeting March 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
Altar Flower Dedications Available
Sign up for Altar Flowers 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). All of February is currently available. Thank you!
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!
2021 End of Year Giving Financial Statements Available
End of year giving financial statements for tax purposes will be available this Sunday in the Narthex. You may also request to have you statement emailed. Please contact the office with any questions. Thank you!
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available