ECA News this week!

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."

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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

WEDNESDAY 11/6

10:30am Ladies Tea Planning Meeting

THURSDAY 11/7:

7:15pm Choir Practice

FRIDAY 11/8:

7:00pm ECW Holiday Sign Making with Southern Sunflower Signs

SATURDAY 11/9:

9:00am Gamblers Anonymous

11:30am Journeys Group Meeting

SUNDAY 11/10:

8:30am Holy Eucharist

9:30am Adult Christian Formation

9:30am Youth Confirmation Class

10:15am Children's Christian Formation

10:30am Holy Eucharist

12:00pm Reach Meeting (after 10:30 service)

Monday 11/11:

7:00pm Vestry Meeting

Click HERE to access the full calendar

The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost

(Proper 27)

November 10, 2019

O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Luke 20:27-38

Shining our Light: Stewardship

Thank you for being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God. What a blessing and honor to be stewards of what He has given to us! Stewardship numbers to date: We have over 60 pledges that have been turned in with 6 new pledges this year and over 60% of those pledging have increased their pledge. This is great news and we are very grateful of your generosity. Thank you for supporting our ministry and mission at ECA and allowing ECA members to be beacons of light in our parish and out in the community. No matter what amount you pledge to ECA, your commitment makes a difference in the ministry and mission we do; please make sure to turn your pledge in so we can continue to shine our light in the parish and in our communities. You can pledge by filling out a card found in the narthex, download a card from the website or email your pledge information ( [email protected] ).

To see stewardship testimonies, click here.

* You may make a pledge at anytime: Download Pledge Cards Here or pick one up Sunday.

Reminder for those who signed up: ECW Holiday Sign Making This Friday 11/8

ECW is hosting an evening with Southern Sunflower Signs making holiday signs on Friday, November 8 at 7pm. Bring a snack to share and your own beverage.

Journeys Group Meeting Saturday 11/9 at 11:30am

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 Activities Building. Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information.

Reach Ministry Meeting 11/10

Everyone is invited to attend the Reach Ministry Meeting this Sunday, November 10th after the 10:30 am service. Come see what inreach and outreach are all about! Note: This ministry now meets the second Sunday of each month after the 10:30am service.

Reach Poinsettia Deadline This Sunday 11/10

The holidays are nearly here! Reach is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser this year. Please consider ordering your poinsettias for the season from us and support this important ministry. Click on the link below to download an order form. All orders must be prepaid. Forms and payment are due to the church office no later than November 10th. Thank you for your support!

ORDER FORM: CLICK TO DOWNLOAD

Reach invites you to Benton House 11/16

You are invited to join with ECA Reach Members on Sat Nov. 16th from 10:30am-12:30pm. We will be making new friends as members of Reach go entertain and play games with seniors at this location. Come and join us, and let those we visit with tell you some exciting stories about their lives. Together, we make a difference!

ECW Outing 11/16

All Ladies are invited to join ECW (Women's Group) on an outing on November 16th to Oakland Cemetery at 1:30 (meet at church) followed by Dinner at 6 Feet Under. A private tour is scheduled at 3 PM. The cost is $12 for adults. Seniors 65 and over are $6. Contact Michele Floyd at [email protected] or 770-630-7425 with any question. Invite a Friend!

You can check out the event and RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2741018652599282/

Reach Volunteer Opportunity November 10-17: Family Promise

Family Promise is a program that uses existing resources such as church space to help combat homelessness and poverty. This program uses a holistic approach to combat the crisis of family homelessness that includes three key areas of focus: prevention, shelter and stabilization. Volunteers are the core of this program. They share food, spend the night, play with children and lend their passion and expertise to help families get back on their feet. Our sister church, Christ Episcopal Church in Kennesaw has asked for volunteers during their hosting rotation November 10-17. They need volunteers to greet and to cook/serve dinner. If you feel led to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Lainey Gaines at [email protected] / 678-431-0894 or Deb Gerace at [email protected] / 678-777-9027. Visit www.familypromise.org for additional information on the program.

To learn more about the volunteer positions available, Click here....

Vestry Nominations Open for those Who Wish to Serve

Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA please contact Sandi Harden, Horace Higgins, Jan Samuel, or Fr. Paul. Please let them know of your intention to volunteer for this great ministry! Vestry is a 3 year commitment and meets once a month with a retreat in January. Vestry members serve in a leadership role with a ministry within the parish. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout the preceding year before election.

IN OTHER NEWS....

Important Note: Quarterly pledge statements are available.

Please pick yours up in the Narthex. Thank you!

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 [email protected] 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