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

THURSDAY 2/27:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 5pm
7:15pm Choir Practice

FRIDAY 2/28:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 4pm
7:00pm Dominoes

SATURDAY 2/29:
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous

SUNDAY 3/1:
8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I
9:30am Adult Christian Formation
10:15am Children/Youth Christian Formation
10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite I
12:00pm Newcomers Luncheon

MONDAY 3/2:
6:30pm Finance Committee Meeting

TUESDAY 3/3:
9:00am STAC School on campus until 5pm

WEDNESDAY 3/4:
6:30pm Lenten Series Begins

The First Sunday of Lent
March 1, 2020

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted of Satan; Make speed to help thy servants who are assaulted by manifold temptations; and, as thou knowest their several infirmities, let each one find thee mighty to save; through Jesus Christ thy Son our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.


Dominoes Fun and Fellowship Friday 2/28 7pm
Adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Newcomers are always welcome! Typically meets on the fourth Friday of each month.
Sign Up for the Lenten Series Soup & Salad Dinner as we study "The Four Gospels"
A sign up sheet is in the narthex for ECA's Lenten Series Dinner beginning March 4 (this is a four week series). We need a head count for food preparation. Join us as we study "The 4 Gospels" and how it relates to us throughout this Lenten season.
  • March 4- Program 1: “The Gospel of Mark” – History of the Gospel of Mark and the literary genre’
  • March 1- Program 2: “The Gospel of Matthew“– History of the Gospel of Matthew and the literary genre’
  • March 18- Session 3: “The Gospel of Luke”- History of the Gospel of Luke and the literary genre’
  • March 25- Session 4: “The Gospel of John”– History of the Gospel of John and the literary genre’
Reach to Benton House Saturday, March 7th
Reach invites you to join members of ECA for a morning of fellowship and games with the residents of Benton House on Saturday, March 7th at 10 AM.
 All are welcome!
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Men's Morning Cup March 7th at 7:30am
Come join other ECA men for a 'Cup-of-Joe' and Jesus, where men have an opportunity to share thoughts focused around the Forward Day by Day daily devotional series. Invite a Friend!
Daylight Saving Resumes March 8
Reminder: Daylight Saving time resumes on March 8th. Don't forget to set your clocks forward a hour before bed on Saturday (so you're not late for church of Sunday)!
Easter Flower Dedications
Please consider a contribution/dedication for Easter Lilies. Special forms are available in the plastic box on the wall to the left of the glass doors (as you are exiting) in the narthex. Please be sure to let us know for whom your donation is in memory/thanksgiving for
Palm Sunday April 5: The start of Holy Week
Mark your calendar for Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. The observance of Holy Week calls us to move away from the joyful celebrations of Palm Sunday and Easter, and focus on the suffering, humiliation, and death that is part of Holy Week. It is important to place the hope of the Resurrection, the promise of newness and life, against the background of the Cross and death. It is only in walking through the shadows and darkness of Holy Week and Good Friday that we get a glimpse of the despair the disciples felt on Holy Saturday. By doing so we can truly understand the light and hope of the Resurrection of our Lord that comes Easter day!
2019 End of Year Financial Statements
End of year financial statements for tax purposes are in the Narthex. We also ask that you check your 2020 pledge commitment statements to ensure all information is correct. Please contact the office with any questions.
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Sunday Worship Volunteers Needed for Acolytes, EM’s, Lectors, Greeters & Ushers
Sunday worship happens each week because of numerous volunteers who participate in many areas of the worship service. Currently, we need Acolytes, EM’s, Lectors, Greeters & Ushers. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Our volunteer list has decreased recently, and your service is appreciated. Please contact Foster Peterson or Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!
LOOKING AHEAD...
March 8 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
March 8 after the 10:30 service: Reach Ministry Meeting
March 14 at 11:30: Journeys Group Meeting
March 15 (Healing Service)after the 10:30 service: Southern Comforters Meeting
March 16 at 7 pm: Cultured Pearls Book Club Meeting
March 21 at 7:30am: Men's Morning Cup
March 27 at 7 pm: Dominoes Fellowship
March 28 ECW Outing to Gibbs Gardens
March 28 Campus Clean Up Day (Work Day)
IN OTHER NEWS....
HOLY ROLLERS:TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY 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!

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 | 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