O God, whose Son Jesus is the good shepherd of your people: Grant that when we hear his voice we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
**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!
Dominoes Game Night: Let's Get this Train going Again!! Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the 4th Friday of each month. Attendance has been low- let's get this train back up and running! Newcomers are always welcome!
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!
National Day of Prayer May 4: Sign up to Volunteer! ECA will host a day of prayer on 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 7pm Evening Prayer with compline. We are asking members to volunteer with hosting guest and members at the church throughout the day in one hour increments. Please send an email to ecaparish@gmail.com and letting us know if you can help. It is 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. Contact Bliss Peterson or Janet Livingston with questions or to learn more.
**Please sign up to volunteer at the door by emailing the office: ecaparish@gmail.com
Tea Time Tickets on Sale Now!! May 6th Event 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!
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!
Eucharistic Visitor Ministry Starting Back up Again, Volunteer Training 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.
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through Mar. 2023 Actual Budget +/-
Revenues ($62,467) $69,322 ($6,855)
Expenses ($59,841) $82,175 $22,344
Net Year to ($2,626) ($12,853) $15,479
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.
