God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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This week is the first week of advent and I was preaching yesterday about HOPE and how we need to bring HOPE into our lives.
HOPE gives us enthusiasm, courage and drive to continue moving forward in every situation. With effort and commitment, all rooted in God’s love, our HOPES have the power to transform our lives and the lives of others.
HOPE should remain constant in our lives during this Advent Season. There was certainly HOPE in the sanctuary on Sunday morning at 11 o’clock, when we held our first in-person worship since July.
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It was such a joy to see faces and hear responses to our worship; it was also wonderful to hear singing voices once again.
Many people are still watching the services online and this is OK too; it’s also OK to come and worship with us on Sundays; we’re following the normal protocols, but it feels so good and I know that the people, who came yesterday, really enjoyed themselves.
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So I HOPE to see more people pretty soon. Don't forget to join me on Tuesday 30th November at 2pm (US Eastern), for our Online Meditation Session (Details below in calendar section).
I HOPE that some of you will also be able to join us on Wednesday 1st December at 10:30am, as we put up our annual Giving Tree & give the church a spruce up.
May God bless you this week and that HOPE springs in your heart, amen
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
28th November 2021
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Oh Lord You're Beautiful
(Lyrics & Chords)
Keith Green
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We're Back & We're Open
It's so good to be back worshipping in-person again. Our doors are open & we look forward to seeing YOU very soon.
* We will still be asking you to wear a mask (for now), as our sanctuary is small
*You will be able to sit in family groups, or with friends if you like
*If you prefer to social distance, you can do that too; there will be options for everyone
* Communion will be handed out in individual packets, as we did previously
*Hospitality - coffee & cookies/cake - will be available outside before & after church
*We will be able to sing the Lord's prayer, the Santo & the last hymn
As always: Get vaccinated, Mask Up, Keep your distance, Wash your hands, Stay informed, Get your booster & Please Stay Safe.
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NOVEMBER 2021
30th - Online Meditation Session
2pm US Eastern / 7pm UK
DECEMBER 2021
1st - Christmas Giving Tree Decorating
& General Spruce Up
Volunteers Needed
10:30am
5th - 2nd Sunday of Advent
In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
12th - 3rd Sunday of Advent
In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
19th - 4th Sunday of Advent
In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
25th - Christmas Day
Public Holiday
26th - 1st Sunday after Christmas
In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
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Join Rev. Janice for
Online Meditation - via Zoom
THIS TUESDAY
30th November 2021
2pm US Eastern
or 7pm UK
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World Equestrian Center to Host Holiday Winter Wonderland Spectacular
Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at the World Equestrian Center
Nov 26th to Christmas
The World Equestrian Center, Ocala will be hosting an enchanted Winter Wonderland spectacular on the Grand Plaza.
With more than a million twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls will be decked with all the traditional regalia and will feature mesmerizing larger-than-life ornaments, a glittering 40-foot tall Christmas tree and a giant polar bear.
Children can line up daily to take photos with Santa and enjoy nightly entertainment including carolers, face painters, balloon artists, caricaturists and skipping elves.
Santa’s reindeer will make a real-life appearance, and guests can also purchase tickets throughout the month to special holiday entertainment including a performance from the Atlantic City Boys, breakfast with Santa, a mystical equestrian show with horses at liberty and much more.
Guests can marvel at all the lights as they glide around an ice skating rink or watch a holiday movie with a cup of hot cocoa from one of the festive pop-up food stations. Holiday treats include sugar cookies, cocoa and cider, pretzels, and hot-crossed buns while cash bars serve up favorite holiday spirits.
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*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; her grace, faithfulness & strength shine forth with God's love
*Strength for Letty, Norma, Diane & their families, as they mourn the loss of their beloved dad, Ricky
*Continued prayers of healing for Tom B
*Special prayers needed for Chloe, who is in hospital in UK
*Mighty healing prayers needed for Wayne & for KP; God knows both their needs
*Prayers for upcoming surgery for Jeanne BB & Elaine B
*Continued healing prayers for Nick, Joyce B, Kenneth K, Jill, Virginia, Hettie, Paul G, Bob J in UK, May in UK, Val, Herb, Delores & Aunt Carol
*Prayers for Jane & her family in Los Angeles, as they mourn the loss of their beloved Camille; may she rest in peace
*Continued prayers for Irene T, Bebe, Barbara & Jon McB
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In Loving Memory
Ricky Cortez
1/17/1929 - 11/25/2021
Much loved & sadly missed by daughters:
Letty, Norma & Diane
as well as by family & dear friends
Ricky was a beloved friend of God's Acre MCC
May He Rest in Peace in the Arms of Jesus
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*Continued prayers for God's Acre, we give thanks for you all
*Continued prayers of healing for Aaron, as he recovers from surgery
*Strength for Pat & healing for Mary Jane
*For Ruthie & Claire, Jeff & Dayle, Fred & David, May & Claire, Andrew, David & Tom, Tara, Jakki & the kids
*Continued prayers for our country & the world
*Mighty THANKS for the unexpected blessings & abundance that God gives to each of us
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If you have ever been blessed by God, we ask that you take a moment to bless your church.
We need every one of YOU to help us, each week, bring in enough funds to keep our church open.
We know that times are tough & many of you are on a fixed income; however, even $5, $10, $20, $50 - received regularly can (and does) make a difference.
Please do all you can to give something back to God.
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We have made it very easy to donate, either by mailing a check or using our online option. You can easily donate online, by clicking on the button below
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
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Join us this week, on Wednesday:
1st December
at 10:30am
As we decorate our Giving Tree & spruce up the church
Volunteers needed to help decorate & clean
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If you'd like to volunteer & join our new hospitality team, please let us know; we need plenty of folk to take a turn.
We will be serving coffee & cake outside each week.
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December Birthdays
No December Birthdays Known
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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Join AmazonSmile
Simply sign up by selecting your favorite charity:
God's Acre MCC, Inc
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Worship Address: 700 NW 57th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
Online Worship: via YouTube, Facebook Page & Website
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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