God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
Yesterday I was preaching about how miraculous Jesus’ healings were; in the reading we are told how it required deep faith to know that this would happen. I ask you once again: How deep is your faith? Have you got the faith to move forward, to be protected and receive healing?
Faith gives us the strength so that we can move forward, on our walk with God. We are guided all the time by God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit; if we lose our faith, we lose our way; if we lose our way, then we are lost.
Being connected with your church is the one way that you can ensure you are connected with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
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As you know we will open our church on 11th July, which will be our first in person worship, for 15 months; it’s an important move forward, but we will do this safely, as we always said we will.
There will be limitations but that should not stop us wanting to come back to church; if you want to sit in the sanctuary, with other people, enjoying the music, the scripture and the sermon, then please be sure to reserve your seat early.
Unfortunately we will only have limited numbers in the sanctuary, for a while, to keep everyone safe; so please register online; the link will be available in next week’s newsletter – 5th July - as well as on our Facebook page; the link will remain open until we have reached the maximum number that will fit in our sanctuary.
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I am looking forward to meeting you all again; I’m sure, that even with the restrictions, we will have the most wonderful in-person service, filled with the love of God and the blessing that brings.
May God bless you this week, and next week, until we can meet again safely in our sanctuary, Amen
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
27th June 2021
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To ensure the best sound quality, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or that your speakers and/or headphones are plugged in.
If you have a SMART TV, you can also view our services directly on your TV via our:
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Your Love Is Moving
Christy Nockels
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July 2021
4th - Online Virtual Worship
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July 2021
The reservation link, to reserve seats for our July 11th service, will go live on 5th July.
It will be available in this newsletter AND on our Facebook page; be sure to book your seat early.
The link will close, once all seats are taken.
11th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube
18th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube
25th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube
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July
3rd - Thomas P
13th - Wayne L
13th - Gwen T
14th - Jon McB
15th - David S
18th - Bebe B
25th - Baby Remi (2)
31st - Camille E
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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Our weekly offering is still very much below the $1,000 that we need, each week, just to stay on budget. The offering for June is shown below:
Budget: $4,000
Actual Income: $2,901
June 2021 Deficit: -$1,099
In the first 6 months of 2021, we are already $7,623 below budget on projected income.
So, we ask you today:
How Much Does Your Church Mean To YOU?
If you haven't already done so, or if it's not your custom to support your church financially, please consider giving so that we can keep the church building running AND afford to reopen.
It's very easy to donate online - whether it's weekly or monthly, $5 or $1,000, 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
Thank you for your generous financial support.
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*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd; we thank you for her hard work & grace
*Prayers for the people lost in the building collapse in Surfside, Miami; we are thankful for all the first responders, on scene who are looking for survivors.
*Prayers for Michael, Rob, Elizabeth & Justin, for their recent loss; they are friends of Charlotte & Cindy; we know that God will comfort them in the coming days
*Healing for Nick D; may he know the healing touch of God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
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*Prayers for Delores B, in PA; we know that God will guide the doctors & support her family at this time
*Prayers of strength for Val B & her brother Herb
*For our members, their families & friends
*For our state, our country & the world
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July
10th - Gwen & Mary-Ann
16th - Sandy & Letty
24th - Rev. Janice & Marina
24th - Bebe & Murphy
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What To Expect When You Return To Church
Things will look, & feel, a little different when we return to in-person worship; here's some of the things to expect:
* At first, seats will be limited & you will need to REGISTER ONLINE, to reserve a seat for you / your household
* The reservation link, to reserve seats for our July 11th service, will go live on 5th July. It will be available in this newsletter AND on our Facebook page; be sure to book your seat early.
The link will close, once all seats are taken.
* The sanctuary door will open at 10:45am; please remain in your car, or in the parking lot until you are asked to come in & are ushered to your seat
*We are asking everyone to bring & wear a mask, whilst they are in the sanctuary, for the duration of the service, and the safety of all
*If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. We do ask that you wear a face mask - a face shield will not be acceptable on its own
* We will not be singing during the service, but will listen to music as appropriate
* We will be taking temperatures at the door, before you come in; if you feel at all unwell, and have a reserved seat, please do not come to church, but let us know so that we can give that seat to someone else
* Chairs will be socially distanced & you may not be sitting in the same place as you did before the pandemic; some chairs will be taped off & we ask that you do not remove the tape, or move the chairs etc.
* You will be handed a packet with single communion cup / wafer & hand wipe, for your use during communion; we will no longer be giving out communion as we did before
* An offering plate has been placed at the entrance to the sanctuary, so that you can place your offering in there, as you enter or exit the building; if you prefer, you may still give online via our donate button
* Once you have been shown to your seat, we ask that you remain there until the end of service, when you will be guided out in turn
* We will still be recording our services, so there will be space set aside for the camera
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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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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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Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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