Announcements for November 19, 2014

Announcements for November 19, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
GospelConnect
Men's Breakfast
Costume & Candy Helpers
Save the Dates
Student Ministries
Women's Ministries
Financial Update-October
Quick Links
ECPC website
Family Christmas Dinner
Grace & Marriage Conf
Men's Breakfast RSVP
Women's Cookie Swap
Women's Ministry Blog
I love the church of Jesus Christ, and I
hope you do too. The assembly of God's
people is a beautiful thing. We represent
His work of grace in each one of our
lives. We represent His ability to
transform, to bring life to those dead in
their sins, and make us new creations.
We represent what God is doing to bring
the renewal of all things. We represent what God is doing
about evil in the world. We are the physical and visible
representation of the Lordship of Jesus on earth. We are
the place of truth, hope, love, faith, humility, and
redemption. Truly our assembly is God's answer to Jesus'
prayer for the kingdom of God to come and the will of
God to be done on earth (Matthew 6:9-10).
But it isn't enough for us to assemble. We glorify God by
accomplishing the work He has given us to do (John
17:4). We learn of that work through the life and
teaching of our Lord and His Apostles. This Sunday we'll
go to 2 Corinthians 5 and listen to Paul explain God's
desire for the expansion of the Kingdom. So come and
let's catch the vision of God's reconciliation plan.
~Pastor Tim
Upcoming Events
Date/Time
Event
November 21-23
Sr HL Retreat
November 27 & 28
Church offices closed for
Thanksgiving
November 30, 9:30am
GospelConnect:
Kick-off Brunch
See details below.
December 5
Women's Ministries:
Cookie Swap
See details below.
December 6, 8:30-10am
Men's Breakfast:
Return of the Hulk
Join us at Spiced Right
Smokehouse for b'fast. See
details below.
December 7,
Winter Quarter begins
Adults meet in rooms 216,
217 & 220.
9:30am
10:45am Children's Ministries:
Advent singing
Details
The 2s, 3s and KidConnect
will be singing during
worship.
December 21, 5-7:30pm
4th Annual Christmas
Dinner & Concert
Click here to rsvp
December 24
Christmas Eve service
Details to come.
December 24-26
Offices closed for
Christmas.
What's Next in GospelConnect?

November 30 - Kick-Off Brunch. Come and hear about the new offerings
that will begin on Dec 7. We will gather in Building B, rooms 216 & 217.

Winter Quarter begins December 7. Class options include:
o The Last Days Maze: Finding Your Way
o What is a Presbyterian?
o Christian Discernment in an Age of Deception
Click here to read detail of the class options.
Men's Breakfast: Return of the Hulk
How does the gospel make a difference in the aftermath of the
Hulk's expression? Where do we go for the antidote? What do we
do to restore peace in our environments and families?
Let's have breakfast together and learn more. Saturday, December
6, from 8:30-10am at Spiced Right Smokehouse BBQ (635 Atlanta
St., Roswell 30075). Reservations necessary. Sign up in the
Atrium on Sunday or rsvp here.
2014 Costumes & Candy Helpers
Thanks to all who helped with Costumes and Candy! If you took home a purple
t-shirt, please return it to the collection box in the church office, so we may keep
future costs down by using them again.
The 4th Annual Family Christmas Dinner & Concert
Sunday, December 21 from 5-7:30pm. Dinner and childcare are by
reservation only. Click here to place your reservations.
Grace & Marriage Conference
February 6 & 7, 2015 - Grace & Marriage Conference with Scotty &
Darlene Smith. The conference will be here at ECPC. Click here for
more info on the conference. Watch for the link to rsvp in December.
ECPC Women's Conference
When: March 13 & 14, 2015
Where: East Cobb Presbyterian Church
Click here for more information. Registration will begin in February.
Vacation Bible School
Mark your calendars for VBS, June 1-5, 2015.
Student Ministries
Junior High Life

Jr. HL will NOT meet this Sunday, November 23.

Jr HL Christmas Party - December 7, 6-8pm. A Mexican Christmas - Feliz
Navidad. Wear your best Mexican themed Christmas outfit, and get ready for
some fun. We will have Mexican dinner, games & more. Cost is $10, if you
pay by Nov. 30, after that cost is $15. You must RSVP. You can register
here or with a Student Ministry staff member.
Senior High Life

PLEASE PRAY: This weekend 29 Sr. High Students and 8 leaders are headed
to CampToKnowHim in Pisgah, AL. Please pray for safe travels, the speaker,
and for our students to build relationships and to grow in their faith!

Sr. HL will NOT meet Wednesday, November 26.

No Prayer meeting or Ultimate Frisbee on Tuesday, November 25.

Sr HL Christmas Party - Bow Ties & Bows Christmas, December 3 from 79:30pm at Chimney Springs Clubhouse. Come dressed with bow ties and
bows. There will be prizes for the most, biggest, festive & creative
bows/bow ties. We will also exchange "white elephant" gifts this
year. Bring a gift you wouldn't mind receiving for the exchange (please
don't spend more than $10). Food and drinks will be served. Cost is $5, if
you pay by Nov 23, after then, the cost is $10. You can register here or
with a Student Ministry staff member.

Save the Date: St. Louis Mission Trip, July 11-18. More details to come.
Women's Ministries
Email [email protected] for more information on any of the Women's
Ministries' events.
Cookie Swap (Dec. 5) - Join us at the home of Anne Bridges at
7:30 p.m. on December 5 for our annual Cookie Swap! Bring three dozen cookies
to exchange and a dozen cookies to enjoy while you browse your selections. Don't
forget to bring something to take your cookies home in. Click
here for more information.
Playgroup (Dec. 12) - Moms of preschoolers and young homeschoolers are invited
to join us for a special Christmas cookie decorating playdate at the home of Kim
Gilmore at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 12. Please RSVP by December 10 to Kim at
[email protected].
Financial Status Report for October
Current
Year
Prior Year
YTD offering given through October
$262,162
$254,926
YTD budgeted amount through October
$314,249
$311,180
YTD variance through October
($52,087)
($56,254)