The Season after Pentecost at ECA

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

**Church Nave being Painted Monday November 16 at 8AM**

We are getting ready for our 40th anniversary celebration so the Church Nave is getting a facelift and receiving a new coat of paint. We will be moving furniture and worship items this Sunday following the 10:30am service. If you can spare a few minutes to help move some items your help will be greatly appreciated.

‘Plenty Good Room’ Stewardship Campaign at ECA Update: Thank You!  

A big ‘Thank You’ to all who turned in Giving Cards on Sunday and prior.  We currently have 71 gift cards received and are still hoping to receive from 12 others who gave to ECA last year. If you plan to give and have not yet turned in your Gift card, please do so as soon as you can in order for us to finalize our 2027 budget.  Giving of your time, talent and especially your treasure, ensures that we continue the work and mission of ECA.  “it’s what we do!”. 

  Click here to see the Stewardship page on our website.

Vestry Investor Spotlight This Week:

Kate & Butch Martiny

Kate and Butch Martiny and their family have been members of ECA for many years. Kate has served on the Vestry on more than one occasion and has also been the Junior Warden during her most recent tenure. Butch is a frequent usher at the early service, where Kate also does the scripture readings. They are very active in the Buildings and Grounds Committee, in particular the garden gnomes, where they are regular enthusiastic workers in all temperature extremes, so not just fair-weather gardeners! Kate is also generous with providing food for receptions, as well as for many other church activities. Thank you both for everything you do and investing in ECA!    

Journeys Group to Meet this Saturday at 11:30am in the Activities Building

This 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. See calendar for dates.

Christian Formation This Sunday at ECA

The Children/Youth CF will meet this Sunday and continue their study of the Fruit of the Spirit: Joy (meets on the first and third Sunday of the month). Adult Bible Challenge will not meet this week, but will resume next week. Adult Christian Formation in the church will continue as normally schedule. Join us! Come and See!

Southern Comforters Meeting This Sunday at Noon in the Activities Building

All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends.   This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building.  

Pecans have arrived! Pecans are being sold for our Annual ECW Sale!

The ECW Annual Pecan Fundraiser is about to begin and will continue through the holidays. The cost is $13 per 16oz bag. Tell your friends, neighbors & family!  

Triple F: Faith, Food & Fellowship Meeting This Wednesday, November 18th

Triple F meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm for a meal and a faith themed activity.  November’s meeting will feature an Advent theme.  The youth have also been meeting during this time.  Join us! 

ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Meeting for Dinner November 19th at 4pm: RSVP

All ladies are invited to fellowship for dinner at Henry’s Grill in Acworth on Thursday, Nov. 19th at 4pm.  Reservations are required.  See Janice Maxwell to learn more or RSVP. 

Mark your Calendar!! Fire Pit Fellowship Evening November 21 6-9pm: Family friendly event! 

Bring family and friends to enjoy fellowship and listen to live music with ECA. BYO chairs, blankets, snacks and beverages of choice and dress for the weather! All are Welcome and invite some friends to enjoy a fun evening! 

ECA Reach Collecting Canned Goods for Local Food Pantry Ministries we Support

Reach collects food items for local ministries Encompass Ministries and Never Alone. Please place items in the baskets in the Narthex. These next couple months during the Holidays the needs increase for struggling families, your generosity is greatly appreciated, Thank you for your support! 

Celebrate 40 years with ECA 40th and Purchase Anniversary Merchandise! Get your ECA Anniversary Celebration Merchandise during coffee hour on Sunday or purchase online. Go to: https://tools.signupgenius.com/c/test-21485 to order! See Bliss Peterson to learn more. 

ECA 40th Anniversary Events all through Fall 2026, Make Plans to Join us!

Join us in celebrating our 40th year as ECA!  Activities and Events are scheduled throughout the year.  In addition to the wonderful activities we have already celebrated, mark your calendar for an Investors Dinner on January 30, an ECA cookbook, and 40th Celebration service on April 24 with all-day events to follow. Join the Celebration! We Hope you will enjoy the festivities as we celebrate 40 years of ministry!

Each Month we provide our Year-to-Date Financials 

Through OCT 2026                     Actual                      Budget              +/-      ____

Revenues                                     $213,584               $241,803          ($28,219)

Expenses                                      $213,444               $230,917      $17,473

Net Year                                          ($140)                 $10,886            ($10,746)

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for appointments, guidance, prayer, support, and other needs you may have.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org to schedule an appointment, concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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