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." 

A BIG Thank You to All who Pledged of their Time, Talent & Treasure at ECA! Thank you to the faithful parishioners at ECA who pledged during our 2023 “More Than Enough” Campaign.  Your support allows us to continue the work and service to our parish family and our community. Together, we are the hands and feet of Christ. 

Reach Ministry Meeting This Sunday after the 10:30am Service

Come see what in-reach and out-reach ministry is all about at ECA. Typically meeting on the Second Sunday of each month after the 10:30am Service.

ECA Has Sponsored a Ukrainian Family! We need your help. House Prep this Sat

The Demidovich Family will be joining us on Tuesday, November 15! We want YOU to be involved in welcoming, introducing, and supporting our neighbors in their new home! This Saturday Nov 12th we will be at the house located on 2257 Turtle Club DR Marietta GA 30066 getting it ready for the Demidovich family and their arrival. House cleaning and set-up are the tasksat hand. We would appreciate any help that can be given.

Another one of our tasks is to stock the new arrivals’ pantry and fridge with culturally familiar items to get them off to a good start. We could still use the following items:

·       Canned beets, peas, and corn

·       Canned crushed tomatoes & tomato paste

·       Powdered instant yeast

·       Tea & instant coffee

·       Oatmeal, cream of wheat, cold cereal

·       Sunflower, soybean, or canola oil

·       Apple cider vinegar

·       Chicken & Beef bullion cubes or paste

·       Raisins and/or other dried fruit

·       Fruit jam, especially apricot, plum, or cherry

·       Cocoa, corn starch, chocolate chips, condensed milk

·       Household cleaning supplies

·       Toiletries 

We have set up a ‘Give In Kind’ page: CLICK HERE. You will find volunteer opportunities, a gift card wish list and a place to leave notes for the family.  This page will be updated on a continuing basis.  

Cultured Pearls Book Club to Meet Wednesday, November 16 at 2pm  All are welcome to join the ECA Book Club meeting monthly on the third Wednesday of each month. The November meeting is a discussion to finalize the 2023 book schedule. Contact Lillian Stanton for more information. 

Food, Faith & Fellowship This Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30pm

All are welcome to join us for food, fellowship and fun faith centered activities! This month’s theme is ‘Cheeseburger in Paradise’. Come and See! If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith. Meets on the third Wednesday of each month. 

Connecting Ministry Food & Fellowship Dates for November  All are welcome to come 'Connect' with others at ECA. The November dinner is Thursday, November 17 at 5pm at Crispina in Kennesaw. Contact Janice Maxwell for more info and to RSVP 678-575-4503. 

Southern Comforters Meeting & Blessing of the Blankets Next Sunday, Nov. 20^th 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 meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the activities building. Fr. Paul will bless the blankets November 20^th.

DOK (Daughters of the King) Meeting Next Sunday, November 20th

DOK will meet to gauge interest and discuss resuming at ECA after the Healing Service on Sunday 11/20.  If you have been involved with DOK in the past, or wish to learn more, please plan to attend.

Attention ECA Ministries, Vestry & Volunteers: Do you Have an Event to Promote at ECA? ECA protocol for all ECA related events is quick and easy! Note: Events must be connected to an active ministry at ECA. Please email the event request to both Fr. Paul (pcm09@bellsouth.net) and the Communications Coordinator (ecaparish@gmail.com) at least two weeks prior to the event. Once your event is approved, it will be added to our master calendar and announced via the weekly newsletter and in the bulletin. Please note: All Events MUST be approved and communicated properly to both Fr. Paul and the Communications Coordinator. Let's help keep all our parishioners 'in the know'!

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. 

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 

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Oct 2022  Actual            Budget      +/-             

Revenues                 $207,927     $218,908     $10.981

Expenses                $189,110     $211,641    ($22,531)

Net Year to               ($18,817)       $7,266      ($11,550)

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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