THE TWENTY-FIFTH 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


Thursday, November 16

5pm ECW Dinner at Aspens


Saturday, November 18

9am Gamblers Anonymous

3pm ECA Men's Fish Fry!


Sunday, November 19

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation

9:45am Children/Youth Christian Formation

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Blessing of the Blankets

12pm Southern Comforters Meeting


Wednesday, November 22

5pm Reach Serving at Shady Grove


Friday, November 24

7pm NO Dominoes this month due to Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving! Note: No Dominoes in December due to Christmas. See you in January!

LOOKING AHEAD


Monday, November 27

7pm Buildings & Grounds Meeting


Thursday, November 30

2pm Cultured Pearls Book Club


Saturday, December 9

7pm Marietta Pops Orchestra with ECW


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The Twenty-Fifth Sunday

after Pentecost

Proper 28


November 19, 2023


Judges 4:1-7

Psalm 123 

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Matthew 25:14-30


Blessed Lord, who caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which you have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Server Schedule for the Month of:


November


Thank you for Serving ECA!


We Need YOU!

Stewardship Pledge Update! 75 pledges Received to Date. We still have 23 to Go!

Thank you to all who have pledged their 2024 financial commitment to ECA. If you have not turned your pledge in yet, please prayerfully consider your pledge and turn it in. The quicker we receive all pledges we will be able to formulate our 2024 budget. 

ECW ‘Food for Thought’ Dinner TONIGHT: Thursday, Nov. 16 at 5pm. All Ladies Welcome! Invite a friend! 11/16 Dinner 5pm at Aspen Steakhouse Marietta. Call or email Janice Maxwell janicewmaxwell@yahoo.com 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.

The Bible Challenge Group has Completed Its Year Long Read of The Entire Bible!  We are going to take a well deserved break, but plan to resume a NEW 50 day challenge on the First Sunday after the Epiphany (Jan 7, 2024): A Journey with  Matthew.  We would love to have you join us!  Please contact Bliss Peterson (blisspeterson@gmail.com) for more information or to order a book.

Reach is looking for Volunteers for Emmaus House! We need You! Reach needs volunteers to help at the Annual Emmaus House ECW day on Thursday, December 7th . Please contact Nicole File to volunteer and learn more.

https://www.emmaushouseatlanta.org

Children/Youth Christian Formation to meet THIS Sunday at 9:45am  ECA Children/Youth Christian Formation (Sunday School) meets on the first and third Sunday of each month.  Contact Molly Norman to learn more or to volunteer!  

Southern Comforters Meeting THIS Sunday at Noon in the Activities Bldg. 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 meets on the third Sunday of each month in the activities building. Note: This Sunday is the Blessing of the Blankets.

Reach Serving at Shady Grove Wednesday, Nov. 22 at 5pm.  Join us! 

All are invited to join the ECA Reach ministry in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church. We meet at the church at 5, then carpool. Travel Sized toiletries are also being collected for this outreach.  


NO Dominoes Game Night in November or December. Enjoy the Holiday Season!

Dominoes typically meets the fourth Friday of each month.  We will break in November and December for the Holidays. Newcomers are always welcome! Please join us in January!

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 Sept 2023           Actual                 Budget          +/- 

Revenues                                   $191,619         $203,094        $11,475

Expenses                                      $179,115          $206,622    $27,507

Net Year to                                   $12,532          ($3,528)        ($16,061)

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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