ECA WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 
Stewardship Season: 'Every Perfect Gift' Prayerfully join us in the 2022 Stewardship Season. Mark your calendars: Stewardship Sunday is November 7. This year's theme is 'Every Perfect Gift', "We are called in this moment to reflect on the cycle of abundance sparked with the first light and made manifest in the Creation, in the calling of prophets, and in the gift of God’s own son on Earth. As we share our gifts through the Eucharist and through our service to the world, we participate in the ongoing creation of abundance and generosity." - Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift is from above...". - James 1:17
A Stewardship Testimony Letter from Robin Racoff
I wanted to share with you how much I appreciate our church and how we truly try to walk in the footsteps of Jesus by helping those in need. I belong to the Reach Committee.  Reach is focused on both in-reach and out-reach to our ECA family and our community, and we truly do provide real support to those who need it. Financial priorities are focused on ... click here to continue reading.
Dominoes THIS Friday, October 29 at 7pm
Join us for adult fellowship playing Mexican Train Dominoes under the pavilion! Bring your own snack and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the last Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!
Adult Christian Formation this Sunday
Christian formation class is usually held on Sundays at 9:40 am either in person, or via Zoom. Please contact Ron Allen at ronallenga@yahoo.com or contact Fr. Paul for Zoom meeting information. Use this link to join via zoom Adult Christian ED Meeting ID: 727 5393 3010 Passcode: 064556 Current topics have been about how to adjust to the current climate as a faithful Christian in a divided community. 
All Saints Sunday/ Pledge Sunday/ Parish Reception w/ Pavilion Dedication and Blessing of the Animals: Nov 7th The time has come to give thanks for “Every Perfect Gift” that we have at ECA which includes each other, our stewardship, the pavilion and our property. We hope you will come join us after the 10:30 a.m. service for a parish wide covered dish reception and activities together. Please bring your pets for a blessing. Come prepared to have a great time with one other! There will also be activities for our children to participate in. See you there! Form to Request Names for All Saints Here.
Names for All Saints Sunday Now Accepted
Please take a moment to email names to be included for the ECA All Saints Sunday Service to ecaparish@gmail.com, or fill out the form here:
Ushers, Lectors and Counters Needed: Especially at the 8:30 am Service As we transition back to traditional worship, we are beginning to schedule volunteer positions again. Currently, we are in need of ushers, lectors and counters. If you are interested in volunteering on Sunday mornings, please email ecanews@bellsouth.net. Thank you!
Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries We Support in Honor of Cathy Norris in October
ECA is supporting local charities such as Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries and during the month of October we do so in honor and memory of Cathy Norris.. We are also collecting travel sized toiletries. You are welcome to come by on Sundays to drop off these much-needed items, or drive-by the office during the week. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of helping those in need! 
A Caregivers Support Group has started at ECA: Second Tuesday of each Month at 7:30pm If you are involved with the care of someone with a terminal or chronic illness, you are invited to join a support group offering support, connection, resources, and coping strategies. This group is led by Robin Racoff, an experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. This group is for caregivers, no patients please. Please contact Robin for details: (404) 290-1550 or robinracoff@gmail.com. To join the meeting via Zoom, click on the link below https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87475705326?pwd=bk5Nc3o5eDRhVThvTFhsd3lXbFB6dz09
Meeting ID: 874 7570 5326 Passcode: 458965 Note: During the Zoom Session you may participate with or without video, audio, or just observe. It will not be recorded and confidentiality will be the standard. Also, if you have any concerns or questions regarding ZOOM, please contact Robin directly at (404) 290-1550. 
Giving Statements Now Available in the Narthex or by Email
Giving Statements are available in the Narthex or you may request an emailed statement. Thank you for contributing to ECA. We cannot do what we do without you!
Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available
(YTD) Through Sept 2021             Actual                     Budget                  +/-      .
Revenues                                          $190,181                $182,531              $7,650 
Expenses                                          $152,604                $174,474            ($21,870)
Net Year to date                                $37,577                   $8,057              $29,520