The Season of Easter

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

Happy Mothers Day! 

Gracious God, help us to recognize all the women who have guided us and loved us like mothers, shining forth as an example of the deepness of the love you offer each of your beloved children. Bless us and keep us today in that love and always.

In your name we pray. Amen.

ECA Honors Upcoming 2023 Graduates

This Sunday we will honor our upcoming 2023 High School and College Graduates.

High School Graduates

Kelley Keith – Mt. Bethel Christian Academy (attending Univ. of Florida)

Jack Peterson – Lassiter High School (attending Univ. of Tenn. at Chattanooga)

College Graduates

Erika Castillo – Bachelor of Science: Psychology with Honors from Kennesaw State University

Hunter Peterson Bachelor of Science: Construction Management from Kennesaw State University

Journeys Group to Meet This Saturday at 11:30am in Activities Building This is a group that offers support, care, and compassion to those coping with grief, loss or any difficult life challenge. If you are seeking support through fellowship, please join us the second Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:30 in the Activity Building. Please call Suzie Hart at 404.234.5294 for more information. See calendar for dates.

50 Days of Easter Plan: 'The Way of Love' Meeting This Sunday ECA has started 'The Way of Love' meeting during the normal Sunday School time for the 50 days of Easter (we are suspending the Bible Challenge while we do this and will resume that after Pentecost). Contact Bliss Peterson to learn more! 

Faith, Food & Fellowship Meets Weds. May 17th at 6:30pm in the Activities Building This month’s theme is Greek!  Join us for a Greek dinner followed by a presentation from our very own Samantha Wells, who is headed to Greece later this year to do ministry with refugees. Come join in the fellowship and hear about the amazing work Samantha has planned!

ECA Cultured Pearls Book Club to Meet Thursday, May 18th at 2pm

Contact Lillian Stanton to learn more or join! This month's book is All The Light We Cannot See by Andrew Doerr.

It’s Almost Yard Sale Time! The Annual ECA Yard Sale is Saturday, June 3rd It’s nearly time for our Annual Yard Sale! Volunteers are needed to work the sale.  Donation drop off day is Saturday, 5/20 from 9-11am, and Sunday, 5/21 & 5/28 after Services. Please contact Molly Norman with any questions or to volunteer.

Open Hearts Camp 6/19-23 and 6/26-30 from

9am -3pm. You can Help!

We currently have 40 kids who plan to attend, so we need help to ensure we have the best camp ever for them!

Ways to participate:

• You can help with the planning of the camp.
• You can volunteer during the camp hours (any amount of time and talent is appreciated).
• You can provide snacks and supplies (which we can purchase with donations of money or gift cards or we can provide a list of needs).

If you would like to participate in any way or have questions, please contact Lainey Gaines at AceOpenHearts@gmail.com or call 678-431-0894.

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! 

Reach Ministry Meeting: Changed to Next Week, Sunday, May 21st after Services Due to Mother’s Day, Reach will not meet Sunday.  Please join us next week, May 21 after the 10:30am Service in the Activity Building.  All are Welcome! 

Spotlight on Ministry: Connecting Ministry!

The month of May brings us a spotlight on Connecting! This ministry exists to 'connect' us one to another! Periodic newcomers brunches, welcome packets, and greeting our visitors is important to the growth and wellbeing of this parish. If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in, please contact Horace Higgins to learn more.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Apr. 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/-                   

Revenues                            ($91,861)               $95,677             ($3,816)

Expenses                            ($84,298)              $108,150             $23,852

Net Year to                           ($7,563)              ($12,473)             $20,036

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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