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." 
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 1/23:
7:15pm Choir Practice

FRIDAY 1/24:
7:00pm Dominoes
TBD St. Martha's Guild Set Up

SATURDAY 1/25:
7:30am Men's Morning Cup
9:00am Gamblers Anonymous
11:00am Linda Babiak Memorial Service

SUNDAY 1/26:
8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
9:30am Adult Christian Formation
10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II
10:30am Children/Youth Christian Formation

MONDAY 1/27
7:15pm Buildings and Grounds Committee Meeting

WEDNESDAY 1/29
7:30pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

Note:
Memorial Services for Linda Babiak will be held on Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 am. Reception to follow. Read Obituary Here.

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
January 26, 2020

G ive us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen

You are Invited to Play Dominoes This Friday 1/24 at 7 pm.
Join ECA Adults in fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes. Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Newcomers are always welcome! Dominoes typically meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 7pm in the Activities Building.
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Men's Morning Cup This Saturday 1/25 at 7:30am
Men's Morning Cup: 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 group typically meets every-other Saturday at 7:30am in the Swift Building. Invite a Friend!
Memorial Service for Linda Babiak Saturday 1/25 at 11am
A memorial service will be held for Linda on Saturday January 25, 2020 at 11:00 am at ECA. Following the service, please join us for a reception to celebrate Linda's life in the Activities Building next to the church. "May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest in Peace". Click here to view the obituary

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Cultured Pearls Book Club Meeting Wednesday 1/29 at 7:00pm
The Cultured Pearls Book Club typically meets at 7:00pm on the last Wednesday of each month in the Swift Bldg. 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!

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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!

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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 10:30am 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!
Mark you Calendar for Next Year! ECW Retreat January 2021
What do you get when you have 18 Episcopalian women in the same house for 2 days ?  Spiritual discussion, fellowship, tons of food and soooo much fun - some we share; some we do not! Thanks to Andrea Lovett and Bliss Peterson for organizing the retreat and Penny Cappawana for the wine tour. We are already organizing the ECW 2021 retreat so mark your calendar for 1/15-1/17/2021. You really don’t want to miss it!
Click Here to see more photos from this weekend on the ECW page of our web-site.

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 3 at 6:30pm: Finance Committee Meeting
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 16 after 10:30 Service: Southern Comforters Meet
February 17 at 7:30pm Cultured Pearls Book Club
February 22 at 2pm: 7th Annual British Tea
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