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." 
Important Notice: Due to permitting and planning for the new pavilion at ECA, parking in front of and on the side of the Activities Building is off limits as per the county. Please take note of the construction cones and do not park in these areas. Thank you!
Christmas Eve Volunteers Needed
ECA is honored to worship together as we celebrate the birth of our Lord. We need volunteers to serve during this special evening. If you are willing to serve during worship, please call or email the office - ecanews@bellsouth.net / 770-928-7916. The ROTA schedule for this service will be posted soon. Thank you for volunteering!
Christmas Angel Tree
Help a local family in our community to have a Christmas this year! The Angel Tree is ready and waiting for you to choose an Angel in the Narthex. Please return gifts wrapped (and marked) before December 15. Thank you for giving!
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Men's Morning Cup This Saturday 12/14: 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. This Saturday, December 14th at 7:30 am in the Swift Building.
Christmas Pageant Rehearsals
Calling all children! Children's Christian Formation has started preparation for the Christmas pageant held on Christmas Eve. Practice will be every Sunday in December from 9:30-10:15am.  We need volunteers from middle and high school to read the various parts.  If you have any questions, please contact Bliss Peterson.  * Note: No CF for Youth 12/8 - 1/12. Youth are encouraged to come to the Christmas Pageant Practice at 9:30 am. CF will resume January 12th.
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Ladies: You are Invited to the 7th Annual British Tea!
You are invited to join the Ladies of ECA for the 7th Annual British Tea & Gift Shop on Saturday, February 22 2-4pm. Tickets are available at church on Sunday - $20 each. Invite a Friend!
Journeys Group Meeting at Suzie's House Saturday 12/14 This month's Journeys Group is meeting at Suzie's house for a time of fellowship. Come enjoy appetizers, coffee and mimosas. Bring a treat to share. All are Welcome. Call Suzie if you need her address and/or directions. 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 (typically meeting in the Activities Building). Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information.
Emmaus House Gift Wrapping Saturday 12/14 at 11am.
We need YOU! Join us on Saturday, December 14 at 11am in the Activities Building to wrap gifts collected for the Emmaus House toy drive. Please bring scissors, tape, sharpie markers, labels, ... whatever you may need to help wrap gifts! See Horace with any questions. Thank you for helping the families of Emmaus House to have a Christmas this year!
Southern Comforters Meeting This Sunday 12/15 All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit, crochet or make no-sew fleece blankets to support The Linus Project. This Sunday after the 10:30 service.
Volunteers Needed: Emmaus House 12/19
ECA will sponsor Peoplestown (Emmaus House) Annual Grandparents Meal on December 19 th  from 7 to 9PM. This special evening allows grandparents who are raising their grandchildren an opportunity to take the night off and enjoy dinner, singing and a raffle. Volunteers are needed to help warm food, serve and cleanup after the meal. Monetary donations are also needed for food costs. To volunteer, or if you have any questions; please see Horace, Nicole File, Chris Renaud, Lainey Gaines or Jane Whisler.
The Greening of the Church 12/22
Mark your calendar for the 'Greening of the Church' on December 22nd after the 10:30am service. All are invited to join ECA for this annual tradition of decorating the church for Christmas.
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Christmas Poinsettias & Flower Contributions for Christmas Season If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please fill out a form located in the plastic box beneath the altar flower chart in the narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary, but the suggested donation is $25. Thank you for your gift!
Vestry Nominations Open for those Who Wish to Serve Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA please contact Sandi Harden, Horace Higgins, Jan Samuel, or Fr. Paul. Please let them know of your intention to volunteer for this great ministry! Vestry is a 3 year commitment and meets once a month with a retreat in January. Vestry members serve in a leadership role with a ministry within the parish. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout the preceding year before election.
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