ECA News this Week!

THE NINTH 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

Friday, July 28

7pm Dominoes Game Night! Bring a Friend!

Saturday, July 29

9am Gamblers Anonymous

Sunday, July 30

8:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

9:45am Adult Christian Formation

9:45am Bible Challenge Meet-up

10:30am Holy Eucharist Rite II

LOOKING AHEAD

Sunday, August 6

12pm ECW Ministry Meeting

12pm Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 8

7:30pm Caregivers Support Group

Saturday, August 12

11:30am Journey's Group

Wednesday, August 16

6:30pm Faith, Food & Fellowship

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The Ninth Sunday

after Pentecost

Proper 12

July 30, 2023

Genesis 29:15-28

Psalm 128

Romans 8:26-39

Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

O God, the protector of all who trust in you, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy: Increase and multiply upon us your mercy; that, with you as our ruler and guide, we may so pass through things temporal, that we lose not the things eternal; 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

August

Thank you for Serving ECA!

We Need YOU!

Dominoes Game Night Friday 7/28 at 7pm: Invite a Friend! Join us for adult fellowship time playing Mexican Train Dominoes! Bring a simple snack to share and your favorite beverage. Dominoes typically meets the fourth Friday of each month. Newcomers are always welcome!

Bible Challenge & Adult Christian Formation Continue to meet over Summer Join anytime! The ECA Bible Challenge (Read the Bible in a Year, by Marek Zabriskie) and Adult CF (Sunday School) continue to meet Sunday at 9:45am. Come check it out! Contact Bliss Peterson to learn more about the Bible Challenge, and Ron Allen to learn more about CF.

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 June 2023 Actual Budget +/-

Revenues $130,420 $138,644 $8,224

Expenses $127,486 $142,529 $15,043

Net Year to $2,934 ($3,885.26) ($6,819.46)

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