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." 

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR


Saturday, April 15

9am Gamblers Anonymous


Sunday, April 16

8:30am Morning Prayer Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation, Meet-up 'The Way of Love' Study

10:30am Morning Prayer Rite II

12pm Southern Comforters Meeting


Wednesday, April 19

6:30pm Food, Faith & Fellowship


Thursday, April 20

2:00pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

6:00pm Food for thought


LOOKING AHEAD


Saturday, April 22

Half Day Retreat at ECA: Mark your calendar!


Friday, April 28

7pm Dominoes Game Night


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The Second

Sunday of Easter

April 16, 2023


Acts 2:14a,22-32

Psalm 16

1 Peter 1:3-9

John 20:19-31



Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ's Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Server Schedule for the Month of:



April



Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!


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!

Southern Comforters to Meet Sunday after Services in theActivities Building 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 meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building. 

Food Faith & Fellowship Resumes this Month! Join us Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30pm All are welcome to Join us for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. You won't want to miss this! If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith.

Cultured Pearls Book Club to Meet Thursday, April 20 at 2pm

Cultured Pearls Book Club meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm. Contact Lillian Stanton to learn more.

Spotlight on Ministry: Finance & Stewardship ECA is featuring the Stewardship & Finance Ministry for the month of April.

Everyone is given gifts by God - Thank you to all who give of their time, tallent and treasure! This month, try a new way to use your time, talent & treasure and meet some other ECA folks! All of our ministries and meeting times are listed on our web-site. Thanks in advance for considering how you can help out and use your gifts. We can't do what we do without YOU!


Featured Photo: Dave Yucius & George MacDonald practicing Stewardship through their talents!

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Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries, Thanks for your 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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