The Season after Pentecost

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

New Christian Education Opportunity on Sundays:

The Bible Challenge   Have you ever wanted to read the entire Bible, but felt intimidated or even confused about how to do so? Do you engage regularly with God's Word, or have you wondered how reading scripture might affect your life? Do you love a challenge? Bliss Peterson decided to challenge herself to read the entire Bible over the course of a year, and she'd love it if you'd join her.  To help guide us, we will be using the book The Bible Challenge: Read the Bible in a Year, by Marek Zabriskie. You can order the book new or used (or in Kindle format) on Amazon or the E-book at Barnes and Noble. If you have any difficulty obtaining the book, please let Bliss or Father Paul know so we can help.  

We will gather between services on Sunday mornings in the nave of the church, to discuss and reflect on our experience with the scriptures in the preceding week. This is not a class - this is an opportunity to journey with fellow parishioners seeking to deepen their faith. There's also no requirement to be there each week, but hopefully we will all benefit from gathering regularly. The journey begins September 11 - we gather that day just to talk about how we will proceed and begin our reading the following week.  If you have any questions, please contact Bliss at (678) 662-0508 or blisspeterson@gmail.com

Connecting Ministry Luncheon Wednesday, September 7 at 11:30am  All are welcome to attend. The Connecting Ministry exists to help connect others at ECA. There is a monthly lunch & dinner to foster a sense of community and fellowship. Please contact Janice Maxwell for more details. Dates for September: 

• Wednesday, September 7th at 11:30am - contact Janice Maxwell for location.
• Tuesday, September 13th at 5:30pm - Dinner at Taco Mac on Hwy 92 near 575.
• Saturday, September 24th at 11am- Brunch at Elevation Chophouse, Kennesaw

It's time to Enroll or Re-Enroll in Kroger Community Rewards!   Kroger Community Rewards is a program where customers can shop and earn money for the organization of their choice simply by using their Kroger Plus Card. Every August all shoppers are required to re-enroll their Kroger Card (or enroll for the first time). A percentage of what you spend when you use your card will go straight to ECA's Reach Ministry. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com or click here for more information!

ECA Choir is Gearing Back up to Return for the 10:30AM Worship Services    The ECA choir is starting up again and voices are needed for this great ministry at our 10:30 am service. Please contact Joe Lozier, Music director or any choir member.

Reach Collecting Non-Parishables for Local Food Pantries     The Reach Ministry at ECA routinely collects non-parishable food items for our community to support programs such as Never Alone and Papa's Pantry.  Donations are always welcome!

ECA Children/Youth Sunday School to Begin Soon: Volunteers Needed!   ECA is seeking volunteers to help with Sunday School. Sunday School will be once a month beginning in September. We are looking for individuals who can help facilitate the lessons and activities. Anyone interested can email Molly Norman at molly.lippert@gmail.com. 

Mark it on your Calendars! ECA Celebration

October 15th at 4:00PM   You don't want to miss this event, Saturday October 15th starting at 4:00pm we will celebrate the marriage of Fr. Paul and Katie with Holy Eucharist and also give thanks for the ECA church building mortgage that has been paid in full. Whenever we celebrate, we do it in BIG fashion. There will be lots of Fellowship, Food and Fun! Bar-B-Que, Fish Fry, and Low Country Boil provided. There will be LIVE music and a fire pit to be enjoyed as well. We look forward to celebrating with you. More information to follow in the coming weeks. 

Adult Christian Formation This Sunday!

Christian formation class (Sunday School) is usually held on Sundays at 9:40 am either in person, or via Zoom. Please contact Ron Allen at ronallenga@yahoo.com or contact Fr. Paul for Zoom meeting information. Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community. 

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through       July 2022         Actual                 Budget                    +/-                   

Revenues                $153,624              $154,136            ($503) 

Expenses                $131,726              $150,045             $18,319

Net Year to date     $21,907               $4,091                $17,817



Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for prayer, guidance and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays.  Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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