THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE ANNUNCIATION

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."

VOLUNTEERS FOR THIS SUNDAY click here 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 2/6: 7:15pm Choir Practice SATURDAY 2/8: 7:30am Men's Morning Cup 9:00am Gamblers Anonymous 10:00am Reach to Benton House 11:30am Journeys Group SUNDAY 2/9: 8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:30am Adult Christian Formation 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:15am Children/Youth Christian Formation 12:00pm Reach Ministry Meeting (after the 10:30am Service) Proposed Budget Vote  Click HERE to access the full calendar The Fifth Sunday After the Epiphany February 9, 2020 S et us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen. Lessons for This Sunday Click HERE Isaiah 58:1-9a, [9b-12] 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, [13-16] Matthew 5:13-20 Psalm 112:1-9, (10)

Thank you to Our Vestry: New Vestry Positions! ECA Vestry had it's annual retreat this past weekend. It was a successful time of prayer, reflection, planning and brainstorming for the year ahead. A big thank you to all who serve! We are excited to announce the following Vestry Members and their positions for 2020: Wanda Ziembinski - Senior Warden & Finance/Stewardship Chris Renaud - Junior Warden & Parish Life Marcia Murphy - Faith, Spirituality & Christian Formation Jamie Hreha- Buildings & Grounds Ministry Suzie Hart - Servant Ministries Lainey Gaines - Reach Ministry Janice Maxwell - Connect Ministry (an exciting new ministry coming soon!) Carol Scheidler - Worship Ministry John Capawana- Children & Youth Ministries The Vestry and Staff of ECA look forward to serving you in this new year!

Men's Morning Cup THIS SATURDAY! Come join other ECA men for a 'Cup-of-Joe' and Jesus this Saturday, February 8th at 7:30am. Here men have an opportunity to share thoughts focused around the Forward Day by Day daily devotional series. Invite a Friend! All are welcome.

Reach invites you to Benton House THIS SATURDAY! Reach invites you to join members of ECA for a morning of fellowship and games with the residents of Benton House this Saturday, February 8th at 10am. All are welcome!

Journeys Group Meeting THIS SATURDAY! All are welcome this Saturday, February 8th at 11:30am. 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.

Reach Ministry Meeting THIS SUNDAY All are welcome to attend the Reach Ministry Meeting this Sunday, February 9th after the 10:30am service. There will be a vote for the proposed 2020 budget. Come see what in-reach and out-reach are all about!

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!

Christian Formation for Adults and Youth Continues- New Adult Class being Offered. See You in Class! Sunday school classes (Christian Formation) for children, youth, & adults has begun again! Classes meet at 9:30am for adults and 10:15am for children & youth. There are 2 adult education offerings: Current Events & Theology; and a NEW class with Fr. Paul: Church & Faith, Then and Now . As a part of this class, those seeking to be Confirmed, Received or Affirmed will do so March 22nd at the Cathedral of St. Phillip. The children & youth education offerings are held in the Swift building downstairs. We hope to see you in class - join us in fellowship!

2019 End of Year Financial Statements End of year financial statements for tax purposes are in the Narthex. We also ask hat you check your 2020 pledge commitment statements to ensure all information is correct. Please contact the office with any questions.

Seeking Flower Donations for Altar Flower Ministry for 2020 There is a sign up sheet in the Narthex for flower donations with a form to complete and attach to your check. (The form indicates who your donation is in 'honor', 'memory' or in 'thanksgiving for'.)The suggested amount is $35 and more than one person can sign up for a particular date. Thank you for supporting this worship ministry!

Holy Rollers: Transportation 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!

LOOKING AHEAD... February 16 after 10:30 Service: Southern Comforters Meet February 17 at 7:30pm: Cultured Pearls Book Club February 22 at 7:30am: Men's Morning Cup February 22 at 2pm: 7th Annual British Tea February 23 after 10:30 Service: ECW Meeting February 24 at 7:15pm: Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting February 26 Ash Wednesday Services at Noon & 7pm February 28 at 7pm: Dominoes Fellowship March 4 at 6:30pm: Lenten Program Begins 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 | 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