THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION
ECA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
  "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 
Note: Volunteers Needed! We need more volunteers for our Sunday services, please consider how you would like to volunteer for our Worship Services on Sundays.
THIS WEEK AT ECA

THURSDAY 1/9:
7:15pm Choir Practice

SATURDAY 1/11:
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous
11:30am Journeys Group

SUNDAY 1/12
8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30am Adult Christian Formation
10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30am Children/Youth Christian Formation
12:00pm Reach Ministry Meeting (after the 10:30 am service)

Monday 1/13:
7:00pm Vestry Meeting

The First Sunday after the Epiphany
The Baptism of our Lord

January 12, 2020

F ather in heaven, who at the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan proclaimed him your beloved Son and anointed him with the Holy Spirit: Grant that all who are baptized into his Name may keep the covenant they have made, and boldly confess him as Lord and Savior; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting.  Amen.

Journeys Group Meeting this Saturday 1/11
Journeys 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.
Reach Ministry Meeting this Sunday 1/12
All are invited to join Reach Ministries this Sunday following the 10:30 am service. Come and see what in reach and out reach are all about!
Christian Formation resumes This Sunday, 1/12
Christian Formation (Sunday school) classes for children, youth, & adults resume on Jan. 12 th. Adult Christian Formation meets at 9:30. Children/Youth Christian Formation meets at 10:30. Make your New Years resolution: come to Christian Formation! We hope to see you in class and join in fellowship with us!
2020 Giving Envelopes & New Pledge Statements
Thank you all for your continued generosity. We look forward to another great year! New 2020 Giving Envelopes are now available. New pledge statements will be sent out in the next few weeks to confirm we have your correct information. Feel Free to contact the office with any questions.
Holy Rollers: Transportation Volunteers Needed
ECA needs volunteers to help transport parishioners to and from church. If you feel like you can help with this ministry, please contact Ron Allen ( ronallenga@yahoo.com ). Thank You!
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Ladies: You are Invited to the 7th Annual British Tea!
You are invited to join the Ladies of ECA for the 7th Annual British Tea & Gift Shop on Saturday, February 22 from 2-4pm. 1920's (Downton Abbey) Costumes are encouraged but not required. Invite your friends for fun and fellowship! Help us to fundraise for a great cause! Enjoy elegant homemade finger foods. Visit the tea shoppe with items such as jewelry, scarves, and gift items for sale. Tickets are available at church on Sunday - $20 each (contact Michele Floyd 770-630-7425). Invite a Friend!
Southern Comforters Meet Next Sunday, 1/19
Mark your calendar for the next meeting of Southern Comforters, a ministry that welcomes all to come fellowship with those who knit, crochet or make no-sew fleece blankets to support The Linus Project. Meeting after the 10:30 am service.
IN OTHER NEWS....
NEW PARISH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!
ECA has newly updated photo directories available (one free per household). Please see Brenda or Wanda on Sunday to get yours! Additionally, you may stop by the office Tuesday - Thursday 10-3 to pick one up from Pamala.

UPDATED INFORMATION REQUESTED
ECA considers it an honor to acknowledge service to our armed forces. If you or a family member are currently serving in our armed forces, please email  ecanews@bellsouth.net to update. You may also update birthday and anniversary dates as well. Thank you!  

REACH COLLECTING NON-PERISHABLES FOR PANTRIES 
Read more about REACH and collect food for these local food pantries in our communities. Read more about it  HERE

NEW ECA NAME TAGS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING
A great way to learn everyone's names is by wearing a name tag. You can order a name tag by emailing Michele Floyd, click  HERE

PHOTOS OF THE BISHOP AND ECA WORSHIP SERVICES 
Photos of Bishop Wright worshiping with us and the Bishop's forum can be seen  HERE  or on our website  HERE
The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation | http://www.ecamarietta.org

1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-928-7916

SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II