The Season of Easter

 "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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ECA Half Day Spiritual Retreat This Saturday: "Reflecting on the Resurrection". All are Invited. On Saturday April 22, 2023, 9am – 1pm we will be hosting an onsite retreat. The theme will be Reflecting on the Resurrection. We will gather in opening prayer, then read, reflect and discuss a series excerpts on the resurrection by various Christian authors. Author of Celtic Ways to pray, Ruth Pattison will join us, as well as a presentation by our own Kelley Keith on the resurrection. This is a great opportunity to reflect on what we will have just celebrated on Easter, and the foundation of our beliefs as Christians. Finger breakfast foods and lunch will be provided.  Contact Robin Keith with any questions.

50 Days of Easter Plan: 'The Way of Love'

ECA just started 'The Way of Love' Bible Challenge and will meet during the normal Sunday School time to discuss throughout the 50 days of Easter (we are suspending our regular Bible Challenge while we do this and will resume that after Pentecost). Readings will start Easter Sunday, but we will meet for the first time to discuss the following Sunday). Contact Bliss Peterson ASAP to order books and learn more!

ECA Reach Serving Dinner at Shady Grove Baptist Church Our monthly opportunity to serve the unhoused at Shady Grove will be Wednesday, April 26. We will meet at ECA at 4:30 to pack individual meals and head to Shady Grove around 5:30. Our menu this month consists of Pot Roast with vegetables, rolls, and cookies or brownies for dessert. We will also be packing breakfast bags containing bananas and granola bars. If you can help provide some of the components of the meal or would like to help pack and serve the meals, please use the following link to sign up  https://signup.com/go/wwehjgp

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Lippert (Cynthia.lippert@gmail.com)

Reach Collecting Feminine Hygiene Products for Shady Grove Ministry

In our ministry serving the unhoused at Shady Grove, we have noticed an increase in the number of women who join us for dinner. There is a need for feminine hygiene products for these women. Reach will be collecting for the next 2 weekends. Any help you can give us would be greatly appreciated!

Tea Time Tickets on Sale Now!! May 6th Event

Join the ladies of ECA for our Annual British Tea, this year with a Mad Hatter Theme!  Tickets are now on sale between and after the services.  Invite family and friends to come join you and be a part of the Tea event. Mark your calendars! You won’t want to miss this!

Spotlight on Ministry: Finance & Stewardship

Are you interested in learning more and/or serving on the Finance & Stewardship Committee? Please join us each month on the First Sunday after services for the committee meeting or contact George MacDonald to learn more. All of our unique gifts together make up the body of Christ! Where will you serve?

Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries, Thank you for your Continued Support   ECA supports local charities Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries.  This month we are also seeking feminie products for the unhoused at Shady Grove. Please bring donations Sundays before worship. Now collecting nonperishable food, travel size toiletries and feminie products. Thank you for supporting these local charities! 

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Mar. 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/-                   

Revenues                              ($62,467)               $69,322             ($6,855)

Expenses                              ($59,841)               $82,175              $22,344

Net Year to                           ($2,626)        ($12,853)             $15,479

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