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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."
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More Than Enough: Stewardship Campaign at ECA
A Testimony from Jane Whisler:
"My name is Jane Whisler. For those of you who may not know me, I have been a member at ECA for about eight years along with my husband, Jack and two daughters, Paige and Carly. I have led the ECW and Reach and I've been on the finance committee and Altar Guild for several years. Before joining ECA we attended another church where I just did not feel a sense of belonging. We knew ECA was closer to us than our current church and we had driven by it so many times, but were reluctant to try it. The first time we came ..." click here to read more.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS
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"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 | | | |
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Consecration Sunday is on All Saint's Day, November 6
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. 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.
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Journeys Group to Meet This Saturday 10/8 at 11:30am in the Activities Building 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.
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Reach Ministry is Meeting THIS Sunday 10/9 after Services in the Activities Building
All are welcome to come see what inreach and outreach is all about! Reach typically meets on the first Sunday of each month after the 10:30am service. Come and See!
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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 for men and women
- throw blankets
- travel size toiletries
Please place the items in the ECW box in the Narthex before October 29th. Thank you!
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Caregivers Support Group This Tuesday, 10/11 at 7:30pm This group meets on 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.
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October Food Drive for Cathy's Closet
ECA is again partnering with Ameris Bank and Kroger to support MUST Ministries, Papa’s Pantry and Cathy’s Closet with a food drive! Any donation of food items will help! Ameris Bank will match funds for food items donated and the money goes to Cathy’s Closet, a ministry created in memory of Cathy Norris. The more non-perishable food we bring in, the more money goes to Cathy’s Closet! Bring a few items to church this Sunday (a list of recommended donations will be provided)!
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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
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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. WEEK FIVE: for the week beginning with Monday, October 10
- Monday: Exo. 4-6, Psa 18:21-50, Mat. 19
- Tuesday: Exo. 7-9, Psa 19, Mat. 20
- Wednesday: Exo. 10-12, Psa 20, Mat. 21
- Thursday: Exo. 13-15, Psa 21, Mat. 22
- Friday: Exo. 16-18, Psa 22, Mat. 23
- Saturday: Exo. 19-21, Psa 23, Mat. 24
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Connecting Ministry Events During the Month of the October NOTE: Change of day & Time
All are welcome to attend! The Connecting Ministry exists to help connect members at ECA. Dates are: Thursday, Oct 13 at 11:30am at Marlow’s in Marietta and Thursday, Oct. 20 at 5:00 at Marietta Fish Market. Please Contact Janice Maxwell for more details.
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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 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, Fish Fry, 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
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Adult Christian Formation This Sunday!
Christian formation class (Sunday School) 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. Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community.
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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. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Please contact Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!
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Spotlight on Servant Ministries!
Did you know that ECA Servant Ministries is an umbrella to serval ministries to serve our parish? Happy Cookers prepare and serve meals to any of our family members who may have a need; Journeys Group meets monthly to support anyone in need of grief, bereavement and difficult life challenges; Holy Rollers is our transportation ministry to get members to church; A Card Ministry mails birthday cards to our parish families; a new Care Givers Support Group meets online monthly to offer support to those in caregiving positions; and the Daughter of the King ministry meets at various locations. A big thank you to all who lead these groups! Feel free to reach out to Vestry Liaison for Servant Ministries, Cal Beck, to learn more about these ministries and how to get involved. We will feature more details throughout October!
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Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through Aug 2022 Actual Budget +/-
Revenues $170,998 $174,226 ($3,228)
Expenses $151,107 $168,388 $17,281
Net Year to date ($19,891) $3,764 ($14,053)
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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.
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The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
1673 Jamerson Road
Marietta, GA 30066
770-928-7916
www.ecamarietta.org
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