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

WEDNESDAY 1/1:
Happy New Year!

THURSDAY 1/2:
7:15pm Choir Practice

SATURDAY 1/4:
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous

SUNDAY 1/5: *Note service time change
8:00am Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:00am Annual Parish Meeting
10:45am Holy Eucharist Rite II
No Christian Formation today

Monday 1/6:
6:30pm Finance Committee Meeting

The Second Sunday after Christmas

January 5, 2020

O  God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

Annual Parish Meeting This Sunday: Service times Change
* Note the time change: Services will be at 8 am and 10:45. No Christian Formation; Youth are invited to participate; Nursery will be available.    
The annual parish meeting will take place at 9 am.  At the meeting, a report of the parish & ministries will be made. We will vote for members of the vestry (at this time we have 3 confirmed nominees). If you cannot make the meeting and would like information please contact the parish office or Fr. Paul+
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A Special Thank You to All Volunteers at ECA This Christmas Season
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our volunteers this Christmas season whom time and time again have made things happen at ECA. The gift of your love for this parish with your time and talent shows in all the activities that take place at Annunciation. We are richly blessed at Annunciation and this Christmas season is a reminder of all the tremendous gifts we have in our parish.
2020 Giving Envelopes & New Year's 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.
Christian Formation resumes January 12 for the New Year
CF (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!
Holy Rollers: 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. Tickets are available at church on Sunday - $20 each. Invite a Friend!
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