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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 Season is Here! By now, you should have received a letter and pledge card in the mail. Please be in prayer about how you can pledge of your time, talent, and treasure at ECA! We cannot do the work we do without you. CLICK HERE TO VIEW WEEKLY 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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Dominoes Adult Game Night THIS FRIDAY Sep. 30 at 7pm. Invite a Friend! Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a snack to share and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the last Friday of each month either under the pavilion or or in the Activities Bldg. Newcomers are always welcome!
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Journeys Group to Meet Saturday, October 8 at 11:30am in the Activities Bldg. 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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Christian Formation (Sunday School) for Children/Youth THIS SUNDAY with lots of ICE CREAM - Super "Sundae" Sunday
Children/Youth Sunday School will begin October 2 and meet once a month on the first Sunday of each month. The Fourth Sunday of each month, ECA will present a children’s sermon. We can’t wait to see you there! Contact Molly Norman for more info.
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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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ECW (Episcopal Church Women) has Begun Again! Meeting THIS Sunday Oct. 2 Episcopal Church Women meet monthly on the first Sunday of the month in the Activities Building. All are welcome! Come and See!
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Have You Accepted the Bible Challenge? Week Three Readings
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 9:45am.
Readings for the Week:
- 10/3 Exodus 4-6, Psalms 18:21-50, Matthew 19
- 10/4 Exodus 7-9, Psalm 19, Matthew 20
- 10/5 Exodus 10-12, Psalm 20
- 10/6 Exodus 13-15, Psalm 21, Matthew 22
- 10/7 Exodus 16-18, Psalm 22, Matthew 23
- 10/8 Exodus 19-21, Psalm 23, Matthew 24
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Connecting Ministry Events During the Month of the October
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 Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 5:30 at Marietta Fish Market. Please Contact Janice Maxwell for more details.
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Mark it on your Calendars! 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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