ECA Newsletter for this Week!

The Season of Epiphany

"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, January 6

9am Gamblers Anonymous

Sunday, January 7

*8am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9am Annual Parish Meeting

*10:45am Holy Eucharist Rite II

12pm ECW Meeting

No Christian Formation this day. Come to the Annual Meeting!

Wednesday, January 10

10:30am Tea Planning Committee Meeting

LOOKING AHEAD

Saturday, January 13

11:30am Journeys Meeting

Sunday, January 14

9:45am Adult Christian Formation Resumes

9:45am Bible Challenge Resumes

12pm Reach Ministry Meeting

Wednesday, January 17

6:30pm Triple "F"

Thursday, January 18

2pm ECA Cultured Pearls Book Club

The First Sunday after the Epiphany

The Baptism of our Lord

January 7, 2024

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Father 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.

Server Schedule for the Month of:

January

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Annual Parish Meeting THIS SUNDAY: Note: Service times Change. Services at 8am and 10:45am

No Christian Formation. The annual parish meeting will take place at 9am (breakfast is available at 8:30am).

DOWNLOAD MEETING AGENDA HERE

Episcopal Church Women Ministry to Meet Sunday, Jan. 7th at Noon

Episcopal Church Women meet monthly on the first Sunday of the month in the Activities Building after church services. All Ladies Welcome! Come and See!

ECW Ladies Tea Planning Meeting on Wednesday, January 10th at 10:30am The Tea Committee has a meeting on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:30am in the Activities Building. We will be making final plans for our February Tea. Join us!

The Annual ECA British Tea Tickets are Now on Sale! Our Annual ECW Tea will be Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 2:00-4:00. Our theme this year is a Victorian Valentines Tea. To add to the fun, you may decide to "gussy up" in your tea party attire, hats, or fascinators. It's up to you! Tickets are $25.00 and will be available after our church services. Bring your friends and join us for a fun afternoon. All Ladies Welcome! Please see Linda Dobos, Wanda Ziembinski, or Cheryl Farr for tickets or to learn more.

Bible Challenge & Christian Formation Resumes Jan. 14th between Services The Bible Challenge will resume meeting at 9:45 am on Sundays beginning Jan. 14 Bible Challenge will begin reading, The 50 Day Bible Challenge: A Journey with Matthew. Each day, there will be a short verse from Matthew and a reflection to read, with some discussion questions to follow. If you wish to join us and don't have your book yet, please see Bliss Peterson.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Nov 2023 Actual Budget +/-

Revenues $232,760 $250,929 $18,169

Expenses $234,027 $255,728 $21,701

Net Year to $1,267 ($4,799) ($3,532)

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