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." 

ECW Cookie Exchange Friday, December 15th at 7pm All Ladies are invited to the ECW Annual Cookie Exchange at the home of Cindy Lippert. Bring and appetizer, and 2 dozen cookies to trade and a few to sample. Optional $10 gift exchange. Contact Janice Maxwell with any questions.

ECA Advent Day of Reflection Saturday, December 16th at 2pm. All are invited to an Advent Reflection Day: A Day to “Prepare” - Saturday December 16th 2 -5 pm. In the Christian liturgical year, Advent is a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus, a time of prayerful yearning for Emmanuel, “God with us.” “Advent" is a word that means coming. In Christianity, Advent refers to the first season of the Christian year and to the coming of God into the world. Advent precedes Christmas, and is a time of preparation that anticipates the celebration of Jesus' birth. Prayer and reflection are essential in the life of followers of Jesus. How do we as faithful Christians “prepare” for the coming of Christ, our Emmanuel, “God with us” during the hustle and bustle of the commercialism and secularism of Christmas. Come and prepare your heart for this season.

It’s Time for the Annual ECA Children’s Christmas Story - Come one, Come ALL!   If you have children or grandchildren who want to participate in the telling of the Christmas Story this year, please contact Molly Norman. Open to all!

Greening of the Church THIS Sunday after the 8:30am & 10:30am Services. All are invited to the 'Greening of the Church' Sunday after both services.  Join us for this annual tradition of decorating the church for Christmas - Reception to follow the Greening.  

Southern Comforters to meet This Sunday at Noon in Activities Building. 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 typically meets on the third Sunday of each month after services in the Activities Building.

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!

Annual ECA British Tea Tickets Now on Sale!

Please plan to join us at our upcoming Annual British Tea on February 10, 2024! Tickets are $25.00 and will be available for purchase after our church services. This is a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself and to gather with your friends for Valentine's Day. Please see Linda Dobos, Wanda Ziembinski, or Cheryl Farr for tickets. Thank you!

Faith, Food & Fellowship Wednesday, December 20th at 6:30pm

All are welcome to join us for food, fellowship and fun! December's menu is Chili and all the fixins' . This program meets on the third Wednesday of each month for a meal, fellowship, and faith based activities. You won't want to miss this! If you’d like to help with this program, please email Robin Keith.

Cultured Pearls Book Club Meeting Thursday, December 21 at 2pm

December's meeting will be a social gathering for the holiday. Come join us! Schedules for next year are now available. Contact Lillian Stanton to learn more.

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 the 1st Sunday of every month 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 Tuesday, 12/26 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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