The Season of Easter

 "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, MUST READ: Please update the church email address in your correspondence to ecaparish@gmail.com. The ecanews@bellsouth.net account will soon be deleted. Thank you!

National Day of Prayer TODAY!  ECA is hosting a day of prayer today, May 4. We welcome parishioners and our greater community to stop by pick up pamphlet that explains the meaning of this day and go into the church and say a prayer. By praying in unity on the same day with the focus on peace we can make a difference.  Morning Prayer is at 9am, Noonday Prayer service at Noon, and Evening Prayer with Compline at 7pm. This is the perfect opportunity to talk about ECA! What a terrific way to meet people and invite them to a caring and loving church that welcomes all. The only way to change the world and bring peace is through prayer. Stop by and say a prayer today!

Last Call! Ladies British Tea Saturday, May 6 at 2pm Join the ladies of ECA for our Annual British Tea, this year with a Mad Hatter Theme!  Tickets are now on sale between and after the services.  Invite family and friends to come join you and be a part of the Tea event. You won’t want to miss this!

Eucharistic Visitor Ministry Volunteer Training THIS Sunday, 5/7 We are starting our Eucharistic visitor ministry back up again and will host a training session on Sunday May 7th between services. The training is for anyone who can particpate in this wonderful ministry to take communion to those who are not able to make it to church due to illness or recovery. Please contact Fr. Paul if you are interested. 

Episcopal Church Women to Meet THIS Sunday, 5/7 after the 10:30am Service ECW meet monthly on the first Sunday of the month in the Activities Building. All women are welcome! Come and See! NOTE: ECW "Food for Thought" May dates below.

ECW 'Food For Thought' Lunch Tuesday, 5/9 and Dinner Thursday 5/25 All ladies are welcome to join us for lunch on the 9th. We are meeting at ECA at 10:30 to carpool to the OK Cafe on West Paces Ferry at 75. Dinner is on the 25th at 6:00 at Amigos Nueves on Sixes Road in Canton. Invite a Friend!

Finance Ministry Committee Meeting THIS Sunday, 5/7 at 12pm

If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please join us on the first Sunday of each month at 12pm.

50 Days of Easter Plan: 'The Way of Love'

Join ECA in 'The Way of Love' Bible Challenge - meeting during the normal Sunday School time to discuss throughout the 50 days of Easter (we are suspending our regular Bible Challenge while we do this and will resume that after Pentecost). Readings will start Easter Sunday, but we will meet for the first time to discuss the following Sunday). Contact Bliss Peterson ASAP to order books and learn more!

Care-Givers Support Group to Meet Tuesday 5/9 at 7:30pm A Caregivers Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each Month at 7:30pm. If you are involved with the care of someone with a terminal or chronic illness, you are invited to join a support group offering support, connection, resources, and coping strategies. This group is led by Robin Racoff, an experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. This group is for caregivers, no patients please. Please contact Robin for details: (404) 290-1550 or robinracoff@gmail.com. Note: During the Zoom Session you may participate with or without video, audio, or just observe. It will not be recorded and confidentiality will be the standard. Also, if you have any concerns or questions regarding ZOOM, please contact Robin directly at (404) 290-1550.

Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries, Thank you for your Continued Support   ECA supports local charities Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries.  This month we are also seeking feminie products for the unhoused at Shady Grove. Please bring donations Sundays before worship. Now collecting nonperishable food, travel size toiletries and feminie products. Thank you for supporting these local charities! 

Spotlight on Ministry: Connecting Ministry!

The month of May brings us a spotlight on Connecting! This ministry exists to 'connect' us one to another! In the following weeks, you will learn more about what this ministry does. If you would like to get involved, please contact Horace Higgins to learn more.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Apr. 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/-                   

Revenues                            ($91,861)               $95,677             ($3,816)

Expenses                            ($84,298)              $108,150             $23,852

Net Year to                           ($7,563)              ($12,473)             $20,036

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