The Season after Pentecost

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

More Than Enough: Stewardship Campaign at ECA  

Our Stewardship Pledge campaign is in full swing and we are hoping to meet our stewardship goals for 2023. On Sunday Nov. 6th we ask that all pledges be turned in so we can bless them and give God tahnks for the blessings in our lives. We hope to begin to finalize our budget for 2023 as soon as wee possibly can. 

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS ON OUR WEB PAGE. 

"And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.  And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces". Luke 9:16-17, NRSV

YTD Giving Statements are Now Available in the Narthex

Year to date giving statements have been printed and are available in the Narthex.  If you would like yours mailed or emailed, please contact the office at ecanews@bellsouth.net. 

It's Almost Here! 3 Reasons to Celebrate! October 15th at 4:00PM You don't want to miss this event: Saturday October 15th starting at 4:00pm we will celebrate Father Paul and Katie's marriage, give thanks for the ECA church building mortgage debt that has been paid in full, and Bishop Rob Wright has visitation with us! Whenever we celebrate, we do it in BIG fashion. We will have a Holy Eucharist service and then follow-up with lots of Fellowship, Food and Fun! Bar-B-Que, hamburgers & hot dogs, and Low Country Boil provided. There will be LIVE music and a fire pit to be enjoyed as well. We look forward to celebrating with you. RSVP by Registering HERE(Eventbrite) or email ecaparish@gmail.com 

All Saint's Sunday is November 6. Submit Names Now!  All Saints Sunday name forms are available in the Narthex to list the names of the departed for All Saints. You may also send names to ecanews@bellsouth.net  

Consecration Pledge Sunday is Nov. 6th

A Big Thank you to ECA for taking time to prayerfully consider giving of your time, talent and treasure. We will bless the pledges on Consecration Sunday/All Saints Day: November 6. We cannot do what we do without YOU! 

ECA Book Club: Cultured Pearls to Meet Wednesday Nov. 19th at 2 pm

All are welcome to join the ECA Book club meeting monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. October's book is "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Contact Lillian Stanton for more information and location.

Food, Faith & Fellowship to Meet Wednesday October 19th at 6:30pm

All are welcome to Join us for food, fellowship and fun faith centered activities! This is a fairly new ministry at ECA. Come and See! If you would like to share in conversations and/or rotate preparing dinner, please email Robin Keith. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month.

Southern Comforters is meeting Oct. 23rd - Note the Sunday change

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 typically meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building. 

Connecting Ministry Dinner Oct. 20th at 5pm  

All are welcome to attend! The Connecting Ministry exists to help connect members at ECA. Remaining Dates are: Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5:00 at Marietta Fish Market. Please Contact Janice Maxwell for more details. 

ECW is collecting items to bring to the Diocesan ECW Fall Gathering on October 29th. 

These items are being collected on behalf of Holy Comforter and Church of the Common Ground. Items needed are: Socks, Gift Cards, New/Gently Used Shoes, Throw Blankets, Travel Sized Toiletries.

Please place the items in the ECW box in the Narthex before October 29th. Thank you!

October Food Drive in memory of Cathy Norris, to help Never Alone & Papa's Pantry

ECA is again partnering with Ameris Bank and Kroger to support Never Alone, Papa’s Pantry and Cathy’s Closet with a food drive! Any donation of food items will help! Ameris Bank is also donating food items in memory of Cathy Norris. The more non-perishable food we bring in, the more food goes to help with those in need! Bring a few items to church this Sunday (a list of recommended donations will be provided)! 

EFM is Beginning - There's A Spot For You!

EFM(Education For Ministry) is a small seminar group discerning individual vocation through the study of the bible, Christian history and theology. Contact Katie Dunlap for more information at katiedunlap5@gmail.com or 404-444-6874 

Have You Accepted the Bible Challenge?

Anyone is welcome to join our challenge to read through the entire Bible in a year. We are using the book The Bible Challenge, by Marek Zabriskie, which contains wonderful commentary, questions for discussion, and prayers, but all you really need is access to a Bible. You don't need to catch up - jump in with us where we are. Meeting Sundays in the Nave at 9:30am. 

Bible Challenge - WEEK SIX: for the week beginning with Monday, October 17

Monday: Exo. 40, Psa 30, Mark 3

Tuesday: Lev. 1-3, Psa 31, Mark 4

Wednesday: Lev. 4-6, Psa 32, Mark 5

Thursday: Lev. 7-9, Psa 33, Mark 6

Friday: Lev. 10-12, Psa 34, Mark 7

Saturday: Lev. 13-15, Psa 35, Mark 8

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Sep 2022     Actual                 Budget                  +/-             

Revenues                                 $189,072         $194,316              $5,244

Expenses                                  $166,151        $188,844            ($22,693)

Net Year to                              ($22,921)            $5,472            ($17,449)

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

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