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." 
Fr. Paul Letter to the Parish, Confessions of a Chaplain/Priest
Grace and peace to you from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit nudged me to share my Lenten reflection and thoughts. I recently read 2nd Corinthians 1:1-7 and the words gave me hope as I sought consolation from God. In the last two years...READ MORE
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Easter Reception Food sign up
There will be an Easter luncheon reception after the 10:45AM Easter service in the Activities Bldg & outside under the pavilion. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please sign up to bring your favorite dish and share with your church family. Thank you for helping make Easter a great event!
Palm Cross Workshop April 9th at 10 am
Everyone is invited to our Palm Cross workshop, this Saturday, April 8th at 10am in the Activities Building.  Please bring clippers.  For more information, please see Brenda Pinkston or Bliss Peterson.
Journeys Group to Meet April 9th at 11:30 am in the Activities Bldg. 
Journeys 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. 
Palm Sunday & Holy Week Schedule - All are Welcome! Join us on Palm Sunday (also called Passion Sunday) the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter, commemorating Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.  
Holy Week Services :
April  10th 8:30am & 10:30am  - Palm Sunday Services
April 14th 7pm - Maundy Thursday with Agape Supper and prayer Vigil to follow
April 15th Noon & 7pm – Stations of the Cross and Good Friday   service with Reserve sacrament
April 16th 8:20pm – Easter Vigil Service with lighting of Paschal fire, reception to follow
April 17th 8am, 9am & 10:45am – Easter services with Easter Egg hunt at 10:15am.  Covered Dish  reception follows the 10:45am Service
Easter Lily Flower Dedications Available
Sign up for Easter Lillies and help support this ministry! The sign up sheet is located in the Narthex. Be sure to fill out a form to have your dedication printed in the bulletin. Suggested donation is $30 (just a suggestion). Thank you for supporting this ministry!
ECA Annual British Tea & Gift Shop April 23 from 2-4pm.
Tickets for the 8th Annual British tea will be going on sale this Sunday, March 27.  Tickets are $20 each. 
The theme this year is an English garden. Our very talented ladies are working on some beautiful floral designs you won't want to miss seeing. Make sure you get a ticket for yourself and your favorite young lady 10 years old or older. Our tea shop will also be open for your last-minute Mother's Day gifts.  See Linda Dobos or Wanda Ziembinski after the services to purchase your tickets.
Mark Your Calendar! The Annual ECA Yard Sale is May 14. Drop off info below. Drop off dates for our Annual ECA Yard sale are 4/30, 5/1, and 5/7 from 8-11 am. Please, no clothing, mattresses or TV's. Drop off items to be donated for the yard sale during these days, and spread the word!
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Sunday Worship Volunteers Needed: Lectors, Greeters & Ushers
Sunday worship happens each week because of numerous volunteers who participate in many areas of the worship service. Currently, we need Lectors, Greeters & Ushers. Please consider volunteering for one of these ministries. Our volunteer list has decreased recently, and your service is appreciated. Please contact Fr. Paul for more information. Thank you for serving!
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through Feb 2022     Actual               Budget                 +/-     
Revenues                                          $35,785                 $44,682             $8,897 
Expenses                                          $38.949                 $46.061             ($7,112)
Net Year to date                               $3,164                    $1,379             $1,785