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The Season of Advent
"Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others."
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Note: Changes to Worship Services and Decorations During the Season of Advent
Both services during Advent will be Holy Eucharist Rite I with music. We will also be using blue Altar hangings to emphasize the change from a penitential tone only to that of anticipation and hope. Rite I incorporates a penitential nature with traditional language that calls us into a spirit of anticipation and expectation as we await the coming of Jesus Christ, our Emmanuel. Feel free to contact Fr. Paul with any questions.
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A BIG Thank You to All who Pledged of their Time, Talent & Treasure at ECA! Thank you to all the parishioners at ECA who pledged during our 2023 “More Than Enough” Campaign. To date, we have 79 pledges that have been turned in for a total of $226,114 pledged. Please prayerfully consider your pledge if you have not turned it in yet. We hope to have an approved budget for 2023 by this December. This is great news considering how much other parishes in the diocese are struggling.
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Vestry Nominations Open for 2023: Please Prayerfully Consider Serving Those interested in serving on Vestry at ECA, please contact Jamie Hreha, or Fr. Paul. Vestry is a 3-year commitment and meets once a month with a retreat in January. Vestry qualifications are: any confirmed communicant in good standing of the parish not less than 18yrs of age, a regular attendant of church services the preceding year before election, and known by the treasurer to have made and fulfilled a stated financial commitment for church support throughout preceding year before election.
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Advent Wreath Workshop Saturday, November. 26
Saturday, November 26th at 10AM, our Altar Guild will host their Annual Advent Wreath Workshop. Please let us know if you will participate by signing the list in the Narthex or call/email. We want to ensure we have enough forms and candles for everyone. Supplies are still $15. Bring clippers and greenery and get creative with us. We can package the materials for you if you cannot attend but would like to make a wreath on your own. Any questions can be directed to Bliss Peterson at 678-662-0508, blisspeterson@gmail.com or Brenda Pinkston at 770-977-7664, bpinkston57@gmail.com
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Pecans are Here! ECW is selling Pecans just in time for the Holidays It's that time of year again! Reach is selling pecans just in time for the holidays. Pecans are available after services on Sunday (a 16 ounce bag is $11). See Penny Capawana for details. Thank you for supporting ECW ministries at ECA!
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Secret Santa is Here! Last Call to Sign up for this fun Parish Member Event. If you wish to participate in the ECA Secret Santa gift Exchange, sign up days are: Sunday, 11/20 & 11/27. Names will be picked on December 4th. Please keep gifts at (or around) $20. See Wanda Ziembinski with questions. What a fun way to spread a little cheer! Who will be your Secret Santa?
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ECA Angel Tree: Take a Name This Sunday!
It's time again for the ECA Angel Tree! Please consider selecting an angel this Sunday! All gifts should be returned unwrapped, in a gift bag with a gift receipt and tissue paper no later than Sunday, December 4th. Thanks for all you do! *See detailed instructions at the tree
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Connecting Ministry Food & Fellowship Dates for December All are welcome to come ‘Connect’ with us! Lunch is 12/7 at 11:30 (location TBD), Dinner is 12/13 at 5pm at Cherokee Chophouse, and Brunch is 12/17 at 11am at Elevation Chophouse. See Janice Maxwell with any questions or to RSVP -678-575-4503 or JaniceWMaxwell@yahoo.com.
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Emmaus House Grandparents Dinner December 8th: Volunteers Needed Mark your calendars for Thursday, December 8th. ECA will cook and serve dinner to grandparents. Volunteers are needed. Contact Jane Sanders to learn more or volunteer. | |
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Fire Pit & Caroling Social Event Saturday December 18that 4:30PM Here we come a’caroling! Mark your calendar and join us Dec. 18 at 4:30pm at ECA for a fire, Christmas music, caroling & s'mores! It’s going to be a S’moresgasbord event. Bring a chair and drink of choice. A jolly ole' man in a red suit from the North Pole may also be joining us! Bring your children of all ages, grandchildren and friends for a fun evening. ... and don’t forget your Christmas sweaters!
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ECA Has Sponsored a Ukrainian Family!
Our sponsored family arrived safely Tuesday evening! 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.
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Christmas Poinsettias and Flower Contributions
If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc., please fill out one of forms in the plastic box beneath the altar flower chart in the narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory of" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary (suggested donation $25). Thank you for your gift!
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation
1673 Jamerson Road
Marietta, GA 30066
770-928-7916
www.ecamarietta.org
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