God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Yesterday I was preaching about the love of God.
The main teaching in the Bible is that the love we feel for each other, reflects the love that God has for each one of us. We know that Love is the foundation of our lives, and that we are made in the image of a loving God.
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Love is the reason that God gave us free will; so that we could choose to love God and choose to love one another. |
My sermon yesterday was all about receiving the love of God, and sharing that love of God, with others.
We also need to learn to love people who are hard to love; that’s always the most difficult part of loving.
When we truly learn that, we will be a blessing to all that we meet, so that they too will feel the love, and joy overflow in their lives, Amen.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
2nd May 2021
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To The One God
Paul Field
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*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd; we thank you for her hard work & grace these past months
*Continued special prayers for baby Tate Mitchell, who was born 9 weeks early; he is still in NICU for at least 6 weeks; please hold him in your prayers, as he grows in strength each day; also for his mum & dad & family members.
*Continued prayers of healing for Hettie, Gwen P, Delores, Val & family in PA
*Prayers for healing for Rebecca & Janine, as they both recuperate from surgery
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*Prayers for John H, in the UK, who recently had a stroke
*Continued prayers for Liz & her family
*Prayers for all of our church members & their families, wherever they may be in the world
*Prayers of thanks for random acts of kindness & blessings
*Please keep the homeless safe, whilst they sleep on the streets; please keep the shelters & food banks supplied, so that they can provide food & warm shelter for them
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first & last responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
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Online Bible Study
has ended for now; we will resume after Pentecost
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Every year, our board set a budget, to help plan for the running of the church. Currently, we are not meeting our weekly budget and we need your help.
If you haven't done so already, or if it's not your custom to support your church financially, we really do need your financial support.
We've made it very easy to donate online - whether it's weekly, or monthly; EVERY $$$ really does make a huge impact & and big difference to our budget.
You can also mail in a 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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Whilst the church building remains closed, for in-person gatherings, we are doing our best to bring online worship, prayers and other church activities, to you virtually. |
May 2021
9th - Online Virtual Worship
16th - Online Virtual Worship
22nd - Online Virtual Worship
30th - Online Virtual Worship
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Board Members &
Lay Delegate Info
Moderator: Rev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Sandy B
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
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May
12th - Elaine B
20th - John B
29th - Herb W
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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Don't forget that, during this time of social distancing, isolation and uncertainty, it's nice to have a chat, especially if you haven't spoken to someone in a while.
If you have a prayer request, a concern, maybe to pass on some good news, or just need to chat, remember that Rev. Janice is available.
Don't forget also to check in via our Check-In Tuesday on our Facebook page. Rev. Janice loves hearing from you all.
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Ongoing Racewash Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation
FOUR GREAT LOCATIONS
Fore Ranch
On Top of the World
College Road
Maricamp Publix
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If you use Amazon, how about trying AmazonSmile?
Every time you shop online, using AmazonSmile, you can help God's Acre raise more money.
How to turn on AmazonSmile
in the mobile app
Get the App
Download (or update) to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone.
Join AmazonSmile
Simply sign up by selecting your favorite charity: God's Acre MCC, Inc
Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the
on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
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Unfortunately, it's another week of higher case numbers, more hospitalizations & 3 local deaths.
Week on week, we are still seeing steep rises in cases of COVID-19, in Florida.
Florida COVID-19 cases currently stand at: 2,238,937 - that's another steep rise of 35,024 new cases this week alone.
In Marion County, cases rise to 30,685 that's a higher increase of 446 new cases this week. These are frightening numbers & the many variants are still rife among us.
We will continue to say: MUST NOT BECOME COMPLACENT; we MUST continue to follow safety guidelines - Keep Our Distance - Wear A Mask - Wash our Hands - Stay Home - Stop the Spread.
We will continue offering the online pre-recorded services every week and we ask you to PLEASE keep supporting your church, as much as you are able - it is greatly appreciated. We still have a way to go & we will only reopen WHEN IT IS SAFE to do so.
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Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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