THE THIRTEENTH 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." 

Dominoes Game Night Friday 8/25 at 7pm

Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meet the fourth Friday of each month.  Newcomers are always welcome!

Church Work Day THIS Saturday 8/26 at 9am. We Need YOU! Grab your gloves & boots and join us for an ECA workday to spruce up the grounds.  Meeting August 26 from 9am – 2pm. Contact Kate 404-429-4949 with questions. 

Daughters of the King to Meet Sunday at Noon in the Activities Bldg. ECA DKA is meeting after services this Sunday.  The meeting will be to discuss Lectio Divina and Visio Divina (forms of centering prayer) as well as ideas for meeting for the new year. If you would like to learn more about this ministry, and how to join, please contact Pam Weed.

Buildings & Grounds Ministry Meeting this Monday at 7pm If you are interested in joing the Buildings & Grounds ministry, please plan to attend the meeting Monday at 7pm. This ministry typically meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 7pm. All are Welcome!

It’s Time Once Again for the Men’s Fishing Trip!  9/27 – 10/1 at Shell Island Reserve Space Now! It’s that time of year again when the Men of ECA and guests plan to head down to Shell Island Fish Camp for a weekend of fellowship, fishing, food & Fun. You can go down on Weds, Thu, or Fri, and you don’t have to fish. Reserve your space now with a $100 deposit. More Details to follow. 

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. Please bring donations Sundays before worship. Thank you for supporting these local charities! 

Spotlight on Ministry: Children and Youth Ministries

August's spotlight is on ECA Children & Youth Ministries. Children's Sunday School meets once a month on the first Sunday of each month (breaking for Summer). They also schedule fellowship events throughout the year. We are currently searching for a Youth Pastor to join us. Contact Molly Norman to learn more or volunteer to help with this ministry!

Father Paul Returns from Sabbatical Sunday 9/10: Welcome Back Picnic!  Please mark your calendars for a Welcome Back Picnic on 9/10 after services! We will have corn-hole, fun & fellowship!  Stay tuned for more details.  Fr. Paul has been away on a well- deserved sabbatical. If you have any questions or needs during this time, contact Robin Keith, Sr. Warden; Foster Peterson, Vestry Liaison for Worship; or the church office. Please click HERE to view Sabbatical information.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through July 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/- 

Revenues                            $151,795       $160,127          $8,332

Expenses                            $147,183       $167,410             $20,226

Net Year to                          $4,612          ($7,282)           ($11,894)

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.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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