God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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As we bring September to a close, I want to dedicate the month of October to special healing prayers for all people. We will be holding our healing service online on zoom on 20th October.
I really urge you all to attend, so that we can all bring prayers and speak them out during the service. The service is all about kindness, love and healing; it’s about bringing healing to the body, mind and soul. You can find more information in this newsletter.
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In my sermon yesterday I was talking about the way we speak and, in the words we use; when we choose our words well, choose kind thoughts and do kind deeds, it helps all the people we meet.
One kind word can change somebody’s entire day.
As Charles Spurgeon said: “no man can do a truer kindness, in this world, than to pray for me. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, your smile, in the warmth of your greeting, don’t only give your care but give your heart as well.”
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Galatians 5:22–23 ‘but the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, and kindness’.
Let us concentrate on this for the whole of the month of October and let’s see how this will impact all the people we know that we interact with over throughout this month.
May you all be blessed this week, with much kindness.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
26th September 2021
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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.
As a result of the pandemic, we are facing some financial challenges; if we don't address them now, it could affect our future & we need to turns things around. YOU can help us do that, by financially supporting us with your tithes & offerings.
Even $5, $10, $20, $50 - received regularly can (and will) make a big difference.
WE REALLY DO NEED YOUR SUPPORT.
If you have been blessed by God, we ask that you bless your church. It is Biblical to tithe, so please give something back to God.
We have made it very easy to donate, either by mailing a check or using our online option.
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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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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*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; for her tireless work, as she continues to guide & shepherd us, with hope & in faith, at this critical time for our church
*Continued prayers of healing for Nick D, Jon McB, Susan S, Hettie,
Camille, Val
*Continued prayers for our country & the world
*Prayers for all teachers & school children
*Continued prayers that more people get vaccinated & that everyone follows protocol to stay safe & protect others when out in public
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*Prayers for God's Acre; that it may stay financially solvent during this pandemic
*Continued prayers for the Pinkney family
*For Maureen & Rebecca; Ritchie, Kaye Francis, Jim, Letty & Sandy
*For Jane & Jeanne & their family
*For the Stafford Family
*We give thanks for the abundant, daily blessings we receive; for the change of seasons, endings & new beginnings, courage & strength, healing, protection & courage
*For those affected by hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, war zones - we ask that God continues to watch over the people & spread an arm of protection over them all
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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 trend in adult confirmed COVID hospital admissions continues to trend down. Florida is down to the levels we saw during the Dec 2020/Jan 2021 winter surge (pre-vaccine).
Pediatric hospitalizations are down as well. With hospitalizations down we also see the corresponding decline in deaths.
Keep in mind that all of these numbers are still high. So this is not really good news. It is just encouraging news.
We are seeing some increases in vaccination rates around the state, though some areas have declined.
This data is all open data from the CDC database.
Will this trend continue as we move thru fall and winter?
We will continue to monitor the cases & weekly figures; Rev. Janice will, with the Board members, 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 continue to keep Rev. Janice & the Board in your prayers, as they keep you in theirs.
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October Birthdays
14th - Dewey P
16th - Gwen P (UK)
19th - Jeanne BB
30th Mary Ann B
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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Worship Address: Online Worship Only via YouTube, Facebook Page & Website
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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