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 1/30: 7:15pm Choir Practice SATURDAY 2/1: 9:00am Gamblers Anonymous SUNDAY 2/2: 8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 9:30am Adult Christian Formation 10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 10:15am Children/Youth Christian Formation MONDAY 2/3 6:30pm Finance Committee Meeting  Click HERE to access the full calendar The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple February 2, 2020 A lmighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen. Lessons for This Sunday Click HERE Malachi 3:1-4 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 Psalm 24:7-10

Cultured Pearls Book Club Meeting Today at 7:00pm The Cultured Pearls Book Club typically meets at 7:00pm on the third Monday of each month in the Swift Bldg (note the change this month). The January 29th selection is "The Girl from the Savoy", by author Hazel Gaynor. Bring your own beverage and snack to share. All are welcome!

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!

Men's Morning Cup Feb. 8 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! All are welcome.

Reach invites you to Benton House Feb. 8 at 10am Reach invites you to join members of ECA for a morning of fellowship and games with the residents of Benton House. All are welcome!

Journeys Group Meeting Feb. 8 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.

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 will be available this Sunday in the Narthex. We are also asking that you check your 2020 pledge commitment statements to ensure all information is correct. Please contact the office with any questions.

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 8 at 7:30 am: Men's Morning Cup February 8 at 10am: Reach to Benton House February 8 at 11:30am: Journeys Group February 9 after 10:30 Service: Reach Ministry Meeting 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 28 at 7pm: Dominoes Fellowship 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