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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." 

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR


Saturday, October 22

9:00am Gambler's Anonymous


Sunday, October 23

*8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II 

(also streamed online)

9:30am Bible Challenge Gathering

*9:45am No Adult Christian Formation today (will resume next week)

*10:30am Holy Baptism

*Nursery Provided

Noon Baptism reception

1:00 pm Southern Comforters


Monday, October 24

7:00pm Buildings & Grounds Ministry Meeting


Wednesday, October 26

4pm Reach Serving Dinner to Homeless Population: Volunteers Needed!


Friday, October 28

7pm Dominoes Adult Fellowship Game Night


Friday, October 28 - Thursday, November 3

Men's Fishing Trip 

LOOKING AHEAD


Sunday, November 6

All Saints Day & Pledge Consecration Sunday! 

Download Sunday Bulletin Here

8:30AM Holy Eucharist

10:30AM with Holy Baptism


THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 

Proper 25

October 23, 2022


Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.


Sirach 35:12-17

Psalm 84:1-6

2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18

Luke 18:9-14




Server Schedule for the Month of:


OCTOBER


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!


November Schedule Coming Soon!  Please email requests ASAP.



A Great big THANK YOU!!! 

Katie and I would like to say THANK YOU to all the volunteers who coordinated, baked, cooked, set-up, cleaned up, celebrated and all those who participated in our '3 Reasons to Celebrate' event. There are so many people who helped makes this such a great and joyous event. We have so much to be thankful for at ECA and your abundant generosity and hospitality makes this such a great place to be. Thank you all again for making it such a special day!!!

More Than Enough: Stewardship Campaign at ECA  

Our Stewardship Pledge campaign is in full swing and we are hoping to meet our stewardship goals for 2023. On Sunday Nov. 6th we ask that all pledges be turned in so we can bless them and give God tahnks for the blessings in our lives. We hope to begin to finalize our budget for 2023 as soon as wee possibly can. 



 CLICK HERE TO VIEW STEWARDSHIP REFLECTIONS ON OUR WEB PAGE. 


"And taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd.  And all ate and were filled. What was left over was gathered up, twelve baskets of broken pieces". Luke 9:16-17, NRSV

Holy Baptism Reception for Evan Gaines This Sunday after the 10:30AM Service

We will have a Holy Baptism reception for Evan Gaines after the 10:30AM service. Everyone is encouraged and invited to attend this wonderful event under the Breezeway! St. Martha’s is hosting the reception. We thank all those who provided food and helped with preparing for this special occasion.

YTD Giving Statements are Now Available in the Narthex

Year to date giving statements have been printed and are available in the Narthex.  If you would like yours mailed or emailed, please contact the office at ecanews@bellsouth.net. 

Southern Comforters THIS Sunday Oct 23rd

All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry typically meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building. 

Volunteers Needed: Reach is Serving an Octoberfest Themed Dinner to Homeless Population at Shady Grove THIS Wednesday, Oct. 26th at 4pm 

Volunteers are needed to help the ECA Reach ministry in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church. This month we are doing an Octoberfest theme. Help is needed in purchasing (brats and buns) and preparing them. We are trying something different this month. Please use this link to sign up to help or bring food CLICK HERE   You do not have to create an account to sign up, you just need to put in your email address. If you have trouble with the sign up, please contact Cindy Lippert at 404-625-3251. Reach meets at the Activities Building at 4pm to prepare the meal, then carpool together. Travel Sized toiletries are also being collected for this outreach.

Dominoes Adult Fellowship Game Night Friday Oct. 28th at 7pm  Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!

All Saint's Sunday is Nov. 6th -Submit Names Now!  All Saints Sunday name forms are available in the Narthex to list the names of the departed for All Saints. You may also send names to ecanews@bellsouth.net  

Consecration Pledge Sunday is Nov. 6th

A Big Thank you to ECA for taking time to prayerfully consider giving of your time, talent and treasure. We will bless the pledges on Consecration Sunday/All Saints Day: November 6. We cannot do what we do without YOU! 

ECW is collecting items to bring to the Diocesan ECW Fall Gathering on Oct. 29th. 

These items are being collected on behalf of Holy Comforter and Church of the Common Ground. Items needed are: Socks, Gift Cards, New/Gently Used Shoes, Throw Blankets, Travel Sized Toiletries.

Please place the items in the ECW box in the Narthex before October 29th. Thank you!

October Food Drive in memory of Cathy Norris, to help Never Alone & Papa's Pantry

ECA is again partnering with Ameris Bank and Kroger to support Never Alone, Papa’s Pantry and Cathy’s Closet with a food drive! Any donation of food items will help! Ameris Bank is also donating food items in memory of Cathy Norris. The more non-perishable food we bring in, the more food goes to help with those in need! Bring a few items to church this Sunday (a list of recommended donations will be provided)! 

EFM is Beginning - There's A Spot For You!

EFM(Education For Ministry) is a small seminar group discerning individual vocation through the study of the bible, Christian history and theology. Contact Katie Dunlap for more information at katiedunlap5@gmail.com or 404-444-6874 

Have You Accepted the Bible Challenge?

Anyone is welcome to join our challenge to read through the entire Bible in a year. We are using the book The Bible Challenge, by Marek Zabriskie, which contains wonderful commentary, questions for discussion, and prayers, but all you really need is access to a Bible. You don't need to catch up - jump in with us where we are. Meeting Sundays in the Nave at 9:30am. 

Bible Challenge - WEEK SEVEN

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Sep 2022    Actual                 Budget            +/-             

Revenues                              $189,072          $194,316          $5,244

Expenses                               $166,151           $188,844       ($22,693)

Net Year to                           ($22,921)            $5,472          ($17,449)

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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