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." 

Advent Wreath Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 2nd Altar Guild will host their Annual Advent Wreath Workshop this Saturday at 10am - All are welcome to join in the festive fun! Please let us know if you will participate by signing the list in the Narthex or giving us a 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

ECA Children/Youth Christian Formation (Sunday School) will Meet This Sunday! This ministry typically meets on the first and third Sunday of each month. It’s time to start planning for the Christmas story our children/youth will share with us at Christmas! Come and See! Contact Molly Norman to learn more.  

Reach is looking for Volunteers for Emmaus House! We need You on Thursday Decemeber 7th! Reach needs volunteers to help at the Annual Emmaus House ECW day on Thursday, December 7th . Please contact Nicole File to volunteer and learn more.

https://www.emmaushouseatlanta.org

Angel Tree at ECA! Update

The first round of 'tags' have been taken. Thank you so much for your generosity! Gifts for are due this Sunday, December 3 at noon. The gifts will be sorted after the 10:30 service for distribution to local children through the Cobb County school system. NEW tags will be going on the tree Sunday, December 3. These will be gifts for the Demidovich family. Those gifts will be due back by noon on December 17. It’s important to note that many of these items are clothing for the children, as that is their greatest need. If we can help them with these needs, it frees up funds for the parents to buy other gifts. Not sure how to pick out clothes for a teenage boy? Gifts cards are always welcome! We are also collecting new, unwrapped toys for Emmaus House. These are due December 17. Contact Cindy Lippert with any questions or to help. Thank you for your continued generosity!

Christmas Poinsettias and Flower Contributions

If you would like to make a contribution for Christmas poinsettias, greens, etc. please fill out a flower form in the Narthex. Simply indicate whether your gift is "in memory of" or "in thanksgiving for." The amount is voluntary (suggested donation $30). Thank you for your gift!

Vestry Nominations Now Open. Please Prayerfully Consider Serving on Vestry We are seeking nominees and persons willing to serve on Vestry at ECA. Please prayerfully consider being a member of the Vestry and serving in this capacity. It is a 3 year ministry and Vestry members support the mission and ministry we do at ECA.

Episcopal Church Women Ministry Meeting & Fellowship Opportunities All Ladies are invited to the ECW Ministry meeting Sunday at noon in the Activities Building.  Fellowship Opportunities for December: The ECW ‘Food for Thought’ luncheon is at Jim & Nick's on Sandy Plains Road at 11:30 on Thursday, 12/14. The Cookie Exchange will be Friday, 12/15 at Cindy Lippert’s house at 7:00. The ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Dinner will be on Wednesday, 12/27 at 5:00pm at the Cherokee Chophouse in Marietta. Contact Janice Maxwell with any questions or to RSVP 678-575-4503. Come and See what we are all about!

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! 

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Nov 2023        Actual                  Budget           +/- 

Revenues                                  $232,760                   $250,929              $18,169

Expenses                                  $234,027                   $255,728               $21,701

Net Year to                                   $1,267                     ($4,799)               ($3,532)

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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