God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
In my sermon this week I was talking about putting on the Armor of God and, if we do, will find great protection in doing so.
Wearing the armor of God gives us great confidence to move forward in all we do. Sometimes we just need peace in our life, which gives us balance and stillness in moments of reflection.
We all long for hope and strength and that it will lead us to the ultimate tranquility; as we transition from one season to another, we notice the beauty of our surroundings and the blessing of all the seasons.
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It’s always been a blessing to me to watch how the gardens change with each season.
When I arrived at the church this week, the fire bush outside the fellowship hall was the festooned with butterflies, it was such a lovely site.
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We have much to be grateful for; our God has provided a beautiful earth, so let us not be distracted by technological gadgets that seem to steal our time away.
Let us open our eyes and our hearts to the beauty, and the wonder, and celebrate the marvel of each day.
May you have a blessed week, let’s all be safe, and well.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
22nd August 2021
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Scripture Memory Songs - Put On the Full Armor (Ephesians 6:11-12 - NASB)
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We will remain temporarily closed, as long as the COVID-19 & Delta variant breakthrough cases, continue to rise in Florida and more locally.
According to USA Today, August 17th 2021, 'for the first time since February the US reported more than 900,000 COVID-19 cases, rising back to pre-vaccination levels.'
August 21st 2021 - Florida became the third state in the US, to reach 3 million cases of COVID-19. Florida reported an all-time record death record , with 1,486 deaths in the past week - nearly 15% above the previous record in a week in January.
In Orlando, the mayor is already asking residents to conserve water & cut back on watering lawns & washing cards, as the liquid oxygen needed to treat water is being prioritized for COVID patients in hospitals.
All of this, and situations closer to Marion County, means that we must remain online only for a while longer yet.
Please do all you can to continue to financially support God's Acre; WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. Without YOU, we will not be able to keep paying all of our financial commitments.
Services will continue to be made available online - YouTube, Facebook & our website - for you to participate in at your convenience.
Thank you & please keep Rev. Janice & the board in your prayers, as they keep you in theirs.
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August 2021
22nd - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
29th - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
September 2021
5th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
12th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
19th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
26th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
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If you have been blessed by God, we ask that you bless your church, by supporting us financially; without YOU, we really cannot afford to keep paying our monthly bills.
Please consider giving something, so that we can keep the church building running.
We need at least $1,000 each week & unfortunately we are very much below that each week. We know that it's hard, but Your Church Needs Your Support.
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 us, with hope & in faith, especially during this pandemic
*Prayers for Hope, Grace & John
*Continued prayers of healing for Nick D, Jon McB, Susan S, Camille & all members of our church
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*Prayers that more people get vaccinated & that everyone follows protocol to stay safe & protect others when out in public
*Prayers for our church; that it may stay financially solvent during this pandemic
*Continued healing for Jan W
*Prayers for Eddy, Suella & Lori
*For our state, our country & the world
*For teachers & school children
*For those affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, war zones - we ask that God watches over the people & spreads an arm of protection over them all
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September
6th - Stacy S
8th - Rebecca M
17th - Donald McB
Anniversary
20th - Rev. Janice Ordination
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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God's Acre MCC, Inc
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Worship Address: Online Worship Only via YouTube, Facebook Page & Website
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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