God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning
Yesterday I was talking a lot about my personal journey, but I also want to think about the journey that God’s Acre MCC will take from this day forward.
The one thing I know about any journey is that it has a start, a middle point, and an end. I’m always very encouraged at the beginning of any journey, and I am looking forward to our own onward Journey at God’s Acre.
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I’m looking forward to the day the doors open again, as I said yesterday in my sermon, and I feel sure that day is getting closer.
We may not have had a collective journey in church, but I feel quite sure that we’ve all had an inner journey, on our way through the situation we have found ourselves in.
We have certainly all had to learn to adapt, change and find new ways to do things.
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The one constant in our life is God; God never changes from one day to another. Holding onto our faith has been a steadfast and stabilizing influence on our daily lives.
I look forward to hearing the testimonies from people about their faith journeys over the last 18 months. I am sure that we all have a special story to tell.
May god Bless you all this week. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
19th September 2021
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Happy Ordination Day Anniversary
20th September
On this special day, we celebrate the 18th Anniversary of Rev. Janice's Ordination.
On 20th September 2003, family & friends gathered in Bath, UK to celebrate Rev. Janice's ordination. What a very special & spirit filled day that was.
Many congratulations - may we celebrate many more with you.
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Whilst we remain temporarily closed, we will continue to make our services available online - YouTube, Facebook & our website - for you to participate in at your convenience.
This week's update come from the Florida Coronavirus Update & Information Group:
The FDA advisory board voted 16-3 against Pfizer booster shots for most Americans. This does not affect the already approved decision to provide Moderna and Pfizer boosters to certain immune compromised individuals.
The FDA has approved booster shots for those 65 and older!! Good news there for the older population!
This does not address the need for boosters for Moderna or J&J for the general public, and much of the data for J&J is still being processed. This is a continuously evolving situation as the ACIP and the CDC will make further review on Wednesday (22nd Sept), so the conversation is not over!
We will continue to monitor the cases & weekly figures; as Rev. Janice said in her sermon this week, we will continue to assess when it might be safe to think about trying to reopen again. We are not in the clear yet - we have flu season & more holidays coming up; so let's all keep extra vigilant & do our bit to stay safe, keep our distance, wear a mask & wash our hands.
Please keep Rev. Janice & the board in your prayers, as they keep you in theirs.
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September 2021
26th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
October 2021
3rd - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
10th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
17th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
20th - Online Healing Service at 6pm
Register to attend - details below
24th - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
31st - View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
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Online Zoom Healing Service
Wednesday 20th October 2021
6pm (US Eastern)
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THANK YOU to everyone who has continued to support God's Acre MCC, with their financial gifts, and also to those who have gone above & beyond, to help us stay afloat.
WE REALLY DO NEED YOUR SUPPORT AT THIS TIME. PLEASE do all you can to continue to financially support God's Acre; without YOU, we will not be able to keep paying all of our financial commitments.
If you have been blessed by God, we ask that you bless your church, by supporting us financially. It is Biblical to tithe, so please give something back to God.
We need at least $1,000 each week & unfortunately we are very much below that each week.
We need to reverse this trend, in order to meet all of our commitments.
We have made it very easy to donate, either by mailing a check or using our online option - whether it's weekly or monthly, $5 or $1,000.
Or, 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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*Congratulations & continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she celebrates her anniversary of ordination and as continues to guide & shepherd us all, with hope & in faith, at this critical time for our church
*Continued prayers of healing for Nick D, Jon McB, Susan S, Hettie,
Camille (for her back)
*Continued prayers for the Pinkney family, as they mourn the loss of their beloved mother, wife & friend
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*Continued prayers that more people get vaccinated & that everyone follows protocol to stay safe & protect others when out in public
*Prayers for God's Acre; that it may stay financially solvent during this pandemic
*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 Birthdays
6th - Stacy S
8th - Rebecca M
17th - Donald McB
October Birthdays
14th - Dewey P
16th - Gwen P (UK)
19th - Jeanne BB
30th Mary Ann B
September Anniversary
20th - Rev. Janice Ordination
October Anniversary
8th - Maureen & Rebecca
16th - Donald & Thomas
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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