The First Sunday of Christmas

The Season of Christmas

"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

Sunday, December 29

*9:30am ONE SERVICE ONLY Lessons & Carols with Morning Prayer, Rite II

No Christian Formation

Sunday, January 5

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

*8am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9am Parish Meeting

10:45am Holy Eucharist Rite II

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

LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, January 8

10am British Tea Planning Committee

Saturday, January 11

11:30am Journey's Group Meeting

4pm ECW attending Screening of Philadelphia 11

The First Sunday after Christmas

Lessons & Carols

December 29, 2024

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Collect of the Day

Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

The Lessons

Lesson 1: Genesis 3:1-15

Lesson 2: Isaiah 35:1-10

Lesson 3: Luke 2:1-7

Lesson 4: Luke 2:8-16

Lesson 5: Matthew 2:1-11

Server Schedule for the Month of:

January

Thank you for Serving ECA!

We Need YOU!

Vestry Nominations Being Sought. Prayerfully Consider Serving for this important Ministry.

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. Vestry members support the mission and ministry we do at ECA. We can not do the incredible things this parish does withouth people willing to serve. Nominations presented January 5th.

Annual Parish Meeting January 5 at 9am: Plan to attend!

All are invited to the ECA Annual Parish Meeting to stay up-to-date with ECA plans for our future, and to review this past year in ministry. Vestry Nominations will also be presented. Coffee Hour & Refreshments will be available before the 9am meeting. Services will change to 8am & 10:45am. No Christian Formation this day. Come and See!

A Christmas Blessing

May Almighty God, who sent his Son to take our nature upon him,

bless you in this holy season, scatter the darkness of sin,

and brighten your heart with the light of his holiness.

May God, who sent his angels to proclaim the glad news of the Savior’s birth, fill you with joy, and make you heralds of the Gospel.

May God, who in the Word made flesh joined heaven to earth and

earth to heaven, give you his peace and favor.

And the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit,

be upon you and remain with you for ever. Amen.

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