The Season of Advent

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

Meet our New Youth Coordinator at ECA! Survey Below

“Hello! For those who do not yet know me, my name is Lily Lippert. I am ECA’s new Youth Coordinator! A little about me…I’m best known as Molly Norman’s sister and/or Cindy Lippert’s daughter, or even one of the nursery girls. I currently teach preschool at Transfiguration but have also taught kindergarten in Cherokee county. In the spring I coach the Marietta Track Club working with kids from 6-17 years of age. Needless to say, I have a passion for working with youth with a goal to inspire them to be their best selves and spread love. In my position at ECA I hope to bring those same passions into activities that we do to not only inspire the current youth to do good but hopefully inspire new youth to join us in that same mission through fellowship. I am so excited to get to know each of you. Attached to this email I am including a survey. This survey will help me plan events of interest on days that work for the majority of you. Please let me know days that work best for your family, activities your child would like to do, and if you are available for a movie night in December! I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you all so soon. https://forms.gle/M8ydfVkocfr3oKVA8 “

Journeys Group to Meet this Saturday at 11:30 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. See calendar for dates.

Children/Youth Christian Formation to Meet This Sunday at 9:40 am The Children/youth meet on the First and Third Sunday of each month. It’s time to start planning for the Christmas story our children/youth will share with us at Christmas! Come and See! Contact Matt Reaves to learn more. 

Reach Ministry to meet This Sunday at Noon in Activities Building (note the change of day) Come see what in-reach and out-reach ministry is all about at ECA. Typically meeting on the Second Sunday of each month after the 10:30am service.

ECW 'Food for Thought' Outing for December Dinner is Tuesday, December 17th at 4pm at Texas Roadhouse on Barrett Creek Parkway (at 575). Contact Janice Maxwell to RSVP or ask questions. All Ladies Welcome!

Calling all Children and Youth! It’s time for the Annual Christmas Pageant We need children to read parts of our Christmas Pageant as well as simply dress as a character and be on ‘stage’. If your children and/or grandchildren are interested, please contact Molly Norman or Lilly Lippert. ‘Tis the season!

Christmas Poinsettias and Flower Contributions

If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please fill out a flower form in the Narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory of" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary (suggested donation $30). Thank you for your gift!

Vestry Nominations Now Open. Please Prayerfully Consider Serving on Vestry We are seeking nominees and persons willing to serve on Vestry at ECA. Please prayerfully consider being a member of the Vestry and serving in this capacity. It is a 3 year ministry and Vestry members support the mission and ministry we do at ECA.

The ECA Tea Time Ladies are Looking for Donations for their Annual British Tea 'Shoppe' The Ladies Tea needs donations to include in their 'Tea Shoppe' during their Annual British Tea. If you have items that you think ladies would love - please contact Helene Freese at freeses@msn.com. Donations in the past have been purses, jewelry, business donations, etc.

It’s Time for Pecans! The Annual Pecan Sale Continues! 

The ECW Annual Pecan Fundraiser continues through the holidays.  The cost is $12 per 16oz bag.  Tell your friends, neighbors & family!  Thank you for supporting ECW! 

EXTENDED: Let ECW do your Holiday Baking this Year! The ladies of ECW are offering their baking services to make your holiday season easier! All proceeds will go towards ECA Youth. Below is a link to items offered. Contact Linda Dobos at (770) 238-2476 or ldobos@hotmail.com to place your order. Delivery will be the following Sunday after your order. Let ECW do your baking this year! Click here for list of items offered. If you want something not listed, contact Linda Dobos to see if they can make it!

Each Month we make available and update our Year-to-Date Financials

(YTD) Through Nov. 2024      Actual        Budget      +/-

Revenues                        $243,131         $256,800         $13,669

Expenses                         $231,040       $260,168          $29,128

Net Year                          $12,091          $(3,368)           $(15,459)

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

Fr. Paul is out of the office and off 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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