THE SIXTH 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." 

ECA WEEKLY CALENDAR


Saturday, July 8

9am Gamblers Anonymous

11:30am Journeys Group Meeting


Sunday, July 9

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation

9:45am Bible Challenge Meet-up

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

12pm Reach Ministry Meeting


Tuesday, July 11

7:30pm Caregivers Support Group


Wednesday, July 12

11:30am ECW Food For Thought Lunch

7pm ECW Trivia at Reformation


Saturday, July 15

9am Gamblers Anonymous

LOOKING AHEAD


Wednesday, July 19

6:30pm Faith, Food & Fellowship


Thursday, July 20

2pm Cultured Pearls Book Club

5pm ECW Food For Thought Dinner


Friday, July 28

7pm Dominoes Game Night!


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The Sixth Sunday

after Pentecost

Proper 9


July 9, 2023


Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67

Psalm 45: 11-18

Romans 7:15-25a

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30


O God, you have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving you and our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted to you with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Server Schedule for the Month of:


July


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!

Reach Ministry Meeting Sunday, 7/9 after Services  All are invited to join the ECA Reach Ministry.  Come see what inreach and outreach are all about!  Typically meeting on the second Sunday of each month at noon in the Activities Building.  Contact Nicole File to learn more.  

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Caregivers Support Group Meeting Tuesday, 7/11 at 7:30pm A Caregivers Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm via Zoom. If you are involved with the care of someone with a terminal or chronic illness, you are invited to join. This group is led by Robin Racoff, an experienced Certified Rehabilitation Counselor: (404) 290-1550. 

ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Social: Lunch 7/12 & Dinner 7/20 All Ladies are invited to join for lunch on Wednesday, 7/12 at 11:30am at McCray’s Tavern 4880 Lower Roswell Rd.  Dinner is Thursday, 7/20 at 5pm at Fish Thyme in Acworth (This dinner requires reservations. Please let Janice Maxwell know if you plan to attend).  

ECW invites you to Trivia Night 7/12 at 7pm

ECW invites everyone to join them for Trivia Night at Reformation Brewery Wednesday, 7/12 at 7pm. Come join the fun!

Volunteer opportunity: 7/21 Emmaus House Needs You!  ECA will be providing a cookout for the students completing the summer program at Freedom School, a part of Emmaus House (located in Atlanta, behind the old Ted Turner stadium) on Friday, July 21. We need grillers, vegetable slicers and dicers, assemblers, servers, and smilers! If you are interested or have questions, please see Horace Higgins 678-414-2596

ECA Online Directory: Lets Keep it up to Date!

Please take a moment to review your information on the ECA online directory. You may access it HERE (Note: This directory is password protected . To obtain the password, contact the office). Make sure phone and emails are correct. If you would like to add a birthday and/or anniversary, or photo, please do that too! Email any changes/requests to ecaparish@gmail.com. Printed directories are available in the Narthex for your convenience.

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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! 

Father Paul on Sabbatical

Fr. Paul will be away during the months of June, July, and August on a well-deserved sabbatical for rest and refreshment. He will return with us on Sunday September 10th. The Rev. Frank Baltz and the Rev. Roger Allen will be filling in on the Sundays he is away. Please click HERE to view Sabbatical information.

Spotlight on Ministry: Servant Ministry!

July's spotlight is on Servant Ministries, the hands and feet of Christ! This ministry includes 'Cards from the Heart' our card mailing ministry, 'Meal Preppers', our meal ministry, 'Caregivers Group', a support group for caretakers, 'Journeys Group', a support group for those dealing with grief, loss or any difficult life challenge, 'Holly Haulers', our transportation ministry, 'Eucharistic Visits', and more! We can't do this without YOU! If you are interested in getting involved, contact Wanda Ziembinski to learn more.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through May 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/-                   

Revenues                            $113,557               $117,161               ($3,604)

Expenses                            $107,507              $126,485   $18,978

Net Year to                            $6,067              ($9,324)            ($15,390)

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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