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Church Calendar
Whilst the church remains closed for in person gatherings, we are doing our best to bring worship, prayers & other church activities to you virtually.
September 2020 27th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
October 2020 2nd - Virtual BINGO
7pm - See Advert. Registration Required
4th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
11th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
18th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
25th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
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Board Members &
Lay Delegate Info
Moderator: Rev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Gena T
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
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Next Board Meeting
27th September 2020
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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Welcome back to: 'Tracking the Numbers'; there is just no let up & we continue to see more & more numbers of daily cases in Florida & throughout the USA.
Some have asked when we will be meeting in person again; well, the answer is simple, as long as there are still new cases & the numbers continue growing, the church will remain closed.
It simply is not safe - even with social distancing & wearing masks - to gather in our sanctuary. We would all still have to wear masks; we would not be able to sing; we could not use the fellowship hall or the bathrooms; we would have to limit the number of people attending & even then, it would still not be safe, especially as we have members with underlying health conditions and/or compromised immune systems.
The only safe practice, right now, is to continue offering the online pre-recorded services, for the foreseeable future.
Here are the latest figures for the last week:
As of September 6th 2020, the total number of Florida COVID cases stands at 681,233 - an increase of 17,229 cases since last Sunday (13th September).
The death toll now stands at 13,450 which is yet another big increase of 690 deaths since last week.
Marion county now has 9,384 cases, which is an increase of 255 since last week; confirmed deaths have jumped & risen by 16 to 259 in the last week.
In the church zip code (34482) the number of cases stands at 1,923, which is an increase of 6 new cases since last Sunday; we need to see zero new cases before we can begin to breathe safely again.
Please remember:
Wear a mask, when you go outside,
Keep washing your hands
Keep a social distance of at least 6 ft (from anyone not in your household)
Avoid crowded places
This is a seriously dangerous and deadly virus.
As always, Rev. Janice continues to monitor & check the figures every day; she continues to have weekly contact with MCC Head Office, clergy pastor colleagues and our own board; she also continues to review all official guidelines.
So, we will keep offering the weekly recorded services online, until it is safe to meet back in person. The church building remains closed for now. Please keep Rev. Janice in your prayers.
✔️Stay home and away from others
✔️Stay in touch with your health care provider
✔️Alert close contact individuals to self-isolate for 14 days
✔️Call the COVID-19 call center for questions at
1 (866) 779-6121
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Virtual BINGO is Back
Friday 2nd October 2020
7pm
If YOU would like to join us online & play
Virtual Bingo, please register:
No later than 28th September
Let us know how many of you would like to play & then we will mail out the Bingo Cards to you.
Anyone registering after 28th will not be able to join - the mail is very slow right now, so let us know as soon as possible.
The link, to join the call, will only be sent to the folk who register in time.
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Thank you to those who faithfully continue to send in your financial gift, to support God's Acre MCC.
It's been a long 6 months of not meeting in person, but we appreciate your loyalty & faithfulness to keep your church running. Funds are tights, and it is only because of your faithful support that we can reach out beyond our walls.
If you're able, we ask you to please keep supporting & blessing God's Acre financially; we still have bills to pay; we still have unseen repairs to make & we need to ensure that our doors can open when we resume meeting in person once again.
If you haven't done so already, it's really easy to give your weekly offering; EVERY $ makes a difference.
You can donate online, by clicking on the button below, or you can mail your check, payable to God's Acre MCC, to our PO Box mailing address.
God's Acre MCC
PO Box 770240
Ocala
Fl 34477-0240
It really does mean a great deal that you continue to support God's Acre MCC.
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Yard & Garden Landscape Team
Alan R | Gena T | Keith S
Special thanks to Alan & Gena, for keeping our beautiful garden watered & looking stunning each week. It is a joy to see it bloom.
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Whenever we have an anniversary, it's always good to look back and evaluate.
I was able to do that on Sunday, as I remembered with joy and happiness, what a wonderful day my ordination was. I am also so very thankful for the people who helped me on my journey; without their help, I would never have made it. It's a long and winding road to ordination. It begins with a call from God, a call that cannot be ignored. God has guided my entire journey, walked along the road with me, and I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and blessings I have received. When hearts and minds come together, in one accord, all things are possible.
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Laying on of hands & anointing
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I sincerely hope that you will all be listening for the call of God on your life; heed that call, when it comes because it's the most wondrous journey you will ever take.
Look to this day
for it is life
the very life of life.
In its brief course lie all
the realities and truths of existence
the joy of growth
the splendor of action
the glory of power.
For yesterday is but a memory
And tomorrow is only a vision.
But today well lived
makes every yesterday a memory of happiness
and every tomorrow a vision of hope.
Look well, therefore, to this day.
- ancient Sanskrit poem -
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Back row: Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Rev. Chris Dowd, Rev. Pressley Sutherland, Rev. Axel Schwaigert, Rev. Kerr Mesner, Rev. Kieren Bourne Front row: Rev. Janice Bowker, Rev. Elder Hong Tan,
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May God bless you all this week.
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
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| | God's Acre MCC - Sunday Service 20th September 2020 |
To ensure the best quality sound, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or your speakers/headset are plugged in.
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Happy Ordination Anniversary
Rev. Janice
Congratulations on 17 years of Ordained Ministry
Rev. Janice, thank you for answering God's call; thank you for your service, your love, your grace, your strength and your leadership.
God called you back in 1997 & you answered; many have been blessed by your ministry and you continue to bless us all today.
Thank you to everyone who made your ordination day, so very special. Thank you for your continued service and thank you for being our pastor.
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Song After Sermon
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| Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Her Heart Sings |
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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; every week, she works tirelessly to bring us spirit filled worship, reflections & prayers; we thank her for her continued hard work, guidance & strength; for her leadership & for being our shepherd in times of trial
*For continued strength & guidance for all of our members & online viewers.
*That we may all continue to hear the call of God; that we may follow what God is calling us to do; to be the hands & feet of Jesus & the Holy Spirit every day
*Continued healing for Charlotte & strength for Lucinda
*Continued healing for Jim D, in PA & strength for his partner Chuck
*Strength & comfort for the Reay family in Scotland
*Continued comfort for Gwen P, in the UK
*Strength & discernment for Tara, Jakki & the kids
*Prayers for Baby Nora, who was born 9/2/2020, 8 weeks early; she is in NICU & back on oxygen; please keep her & her family covered in prayer
*Continued prayers for the teachers, drivers, school children, care givers, first responders, nurses, doctors among us; may they know how much they are appreciated
*Extra prayers needed for KP & her family, as they all lean into God for strength
*Support & strength for Camille, Elaine, Gwen T, Mary Ann, Maureen, Rebecca, Alan, Donald, Thomas, John B, Jon McB, Val B, Delores B, David S, Fred L
*Continued healing for Joe & strength for George
*Prayers for Elaine & Camille's neighbor
*Prayers of strength & thanks for the first responders in CA, as they try to control the wildfires
*Continued strength for the people in CA who have lost homes & loved ones from the fires
*Continued prayers for Florida, as our COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, we hold all the medical teams in our prayers as they work tirelessly to treat people. May our state & our country see a decline in cases as soon as possible
*We pray that all people will act responsibly around COVID-19 & think of others, when out & about.
*We ask for peace to settle in the country & around the world
*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness in these coming weeks
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Worship Guide for
Sunday 27th September
If you'd like to follow along, with the service and readings, please click on the blue link below, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the weekly worship guide for next Sunday 2th September.
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September Birthdays
6th - Stacy S
8th - Rebecca M
17th - Donald McB
Anniversaries
20th - Rev. Janice Ordination Anniversary
If you have a birthday or anniversary, and it is not listed, please let us know, so that we can add you to the list.
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when you select your preferred wash
God's Acre will 10% from every wash
You can still help God's Acre & still maintain a safe social distance!
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
3065 SE 24th Street
5199 SW 49th Court
2 more Ocala locations coming very soon - both on SR200 - watch this space
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Worship Address:
700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
Mailing Address:
PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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