THE TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY 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


Friday Nov. 10th & Sat. Nov. 11th

Diocesan Annual Council


Saturday, November 11

9am Gamblers Anonymous

11:30am NO Journeys Group this month (Will resume next month)

4pm ECW Wine Tasting Event


Sunday, November 12

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation

9:45am Bible Challenge Meet-up

9:45am Children/Youth Christian Formation

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

12pm Finance Meeting

12pm REACH Ministry Meeting


Monday, November 13

7pm Vestry Meeting


Thursday, November 16

5pm ECW Dinner at Aspens

LOOKING AHEAD


Saturday, November 18

3pm ECA Men's Fish Fry!


Sunday, November 19

9:45am Children/Youth Christian Formation

12pm Southern Comforters Meeting


Wednesday, November 22

5pm Reach Serving at Shady Grove


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The Twenty-Fourth Sunday

after Pentecost

Proper 27


November 12, 2023


Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25

Psalm 78:1-7

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Matthew 25:1-13


O God, whose blessed Son came into the world that he might destroy the works of the devil and make us children of God and heirs of eternal life: Grant that, having this hope, we may purify ourselves as he is pure; that, when he comes again with power and great glory, we may be made like him in his eternal and glorious kingdom; where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.



Server Schedule for the Month of:


November


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!

**Note** Journeys Group has been Canceled for November. We will Resume in December. Contact Suzie Hart to learn more.

Stewardship Pledge Update! 58 pledges Received to Date. We still have 40 to Go!

Thank you to all who have pledged their 2024 financial commitment to ECA. If you have not turned your pledge in yet, please prayerfully consider your pledge and turn it in. The quicker we receive all pledges we will be able to formulate our 2024 budget. 

ECW invites you to "Thanksgiving Wine Pairing" on Saturday Nov. 11th from 4pm-6pm.

Here is a chance to socialize and taste a selection of wines that pair nicely with your Holiday feast and Thanksgiving food traditions. Holiday appetizers will also be served. All are invited to enjoy this festive pre-holiday event. Click here to view the flyer with wines offered. Click here to view a flyer with wines offered.

REACH Ministry Meeting This Sunday at Noon in the Activities Bldg. Come and See! 

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. Contact Nicole File to learn more. 

ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Dinner, Thu Nov. 16 at 5pm. All Ladies Welcome! Invite a friend! 11/16 Dinner 5pm at Aspen Steakhouse Marietta. Call or email Janice Maxwell janicewmaxwell@yahoo.com to learn more. 

The Bible Challenge Group has Completed Its Year Long Read of The Entire Bible!  We are going to take a well deserved break, but plan to resume a NEW 50 day challenge on the First Sunday after the Epiphany (Jan 7, 2024): A Journey with  Matthew.  We would love to have you join us!  Please contact Bliss Peterson (blisspeterson@gmail.com) for more information or to order a book.

It’s Time for Pecans! The Annual Pecan Sale Has Started! The ECW Annual Pecan Fundraiser has begun and will continue through the holidays.  The cost is $11 per 16oz bag.  Tell your friends, neighbors & family!  Thank you for supporting ECW! 

Faith, Food & Fellowship to Meet Wed. Nov. 15 at 6:30pm - Don’t Miss it! All are welcome to join us for food, fellowship and fun! This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Activities Bldg. for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. You won't want to miss this!  To learn more, contact Robin Keith.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Sept 2023           Actual                 Budget          +/- 

Revenues                                   $191,619         $203,094        $11,475

Expenses                                      $179,115          $206,622    $27,507

Net Year to                                   $12,532          ($3,528)        ($16,061)

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

Fr. Paul is out of the office and off 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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