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."
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Important Note: Quarterly pledge statements are available.
Please pick yours up in the Narthex. Thank you!
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Shining our Light: Stewardship Season is Here!
Stewardship is about being grateful, responsible stewards of the gifts we receive from God.
What a blessing and honor to be stewards of what He has given to us! During the month of October, we focus and reflect on what this means. You are invited to begin this season with prayer and gratitude. Stay tuned for more stewardship letters, testimonies and devotionals. (Click on the title below to read)
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Men's Morning Cup: THIS Saturday 10/19 at 7:30am. Invite a Friend!
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. Men's Morning Cup meets every other Saturday at 7:30 am in the Swift Building. "As Iron sharpening iron; so a man sharpens his brother's character."
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Reach Ministry October Food Drive in Honor of Cathy Norris.
ECA is once again partnering with Ameris Bank for a Fall Food Drive to honor the memory of Cathy Norris. Food items collected will benefit Never Alone & Papa’s Pantry. Additionally, Ameris Bank will donate funds for every non-perishable food item collected! These funds will go to the Reach Ministry at ECA, a ministry Cathy loved. A Flyer and general information (suggestions for food items) will be on display Sunday in the Narthex. Thank you for donating!
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Fill a bag with at least 10 items by the end of October and you will be entered into a raffle for one of 4 $25 Scrip cards!
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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!
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Reach Poinsettia Fundraiser
Reach is hosting a Poinsettia Fundraiser this year! The holidays will be here before you know it. Please consider ordering your poinsettias for the season from us and support this important ministry. Click on the link below to download an order form. All orders must be prepaid. Forms and payment are due to the church office no later than November 10th. Thank you for your support!
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Men's Group to Host Fish Fry and Fellowship 10/26: Come one, Come all!
Come one, come all, to ECA’s first ever Men’s group hosted Fish Fry on Oct. 26 from 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Invite your family, friends, neighbors, and pets! Following the fish fry, we will have a cool night around the fire pit and enjoy fellowship and refreshments. The Fish fry will be under the large tent featuring fish, the famous Mike “Wrinkle” fries, onion rings, hush puppies and cole slaw. There is no cost for the event (donations or tips are always accepted). We will have a bounce house for children, fun games, music, and lots of great fellowship & food. For more information contact Tom Floyd.
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Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta Parish Photography Project at ECA 10/27
The Episcopal diocese of Atlanta will be on campus taking photos of ECA on Sunday, October 27th during the 10:30am Service. Over the course of the year, the Atlanta Diocese will be conducting photo shoots at parishes across Atlanta. If you do not want to be included, please print and return the
OPT-OUT form provided here.
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ECW Meeting 10/27 after the 10:30am Service in Activities Building
All women are invited to the ECW (Women's Ministry) meeting after the 10:30am service on October 27th in the Activities Building.
* Mark your Calendar
: ECW outing on November 16th to Oakland Cemetery at 1:30 (meet at church) followed by dinner at 6 Feet Under.
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ECA Tail Gate and Concert Outing on Saturday 11/2
11:00am-7:30pm
Everyone is invited to Taste & Brews Country Fest on Sat. Nov. 2
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from 11:00am-7:30pm for a tailgate party and live music. We will be meeting at Schoen Energy, 850 Univeter Rd, Canton, GA 30115 for the tailgate party and then we'll head over to the Taste and Brews Fest to listen to one of our own, Chris “Hammie” Norman, who plays in the band, “Southside of the tracks,” which is a mix of southern rock and country music genre. For more information contact Horace Higgins. Invite a friend!
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Christian Formation Classes have Begun!
It's not too late to join a class - All are welcome! Christian Education helps you not only learn more and go deeper in the word of God, but it helps to build lasting relationships! Adults and Youth Confirmation classes meet at 9:30 on Sundays. Children and Youth (age 4-18) meet at 10:15 on Sundays. Come and see!
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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.
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
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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
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PHOTOS OF THE BISHOP AND ECA WORSHIP SERVICES
Photos of Bishop Wright worshiping with us and the Bishop's forum can be seen
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or on our website
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1673 Jamerson Road Marietta, Georgia 30066
770-928-7916
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30AM - Holy Eucharist Rite II
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