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Church Calendar
Whilst the church remains closed for in person gatherings, we are doing our best to bring worship, prayers & other church activities to you virtually.
October 2020 25th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
November 2020 1st - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
8th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
8th - Annual Congregational Meeting
Virtual Online Attendance Only
Registration Required 1pm 15th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
22nd - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
29th - Advent Begins - 1st Sunday of Advent In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
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Board Members &
Lay Delegate Info
Moderator: Rev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Gena T
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
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Next Board Meeting
25th October 2020
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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Due to COVID-19, we will be holding our Annual Congregational Meeting, online this year.
Don't Forget - ALL members will need to register to attend, so that the link can sent out to you.
To register, please email: GodsAcreMCC@aol.com to register; a link, with joining instructions, will be sent closer to the date/time.
Links will only be sent to registered members.
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Don't forget that, during this time of social distancing, isolation, uncertainty, if you need to chat, a prayer, if you have a concern, or if you'd like to pass on some good news, Rev. Janice is available.
 You can email or text & she will get back to you as soon as she is able. You can also call directly and, as long as she's not in a meeting, she will be happy to talk to you.
Don't forget to check in on Facebook too. Rev. Janice loves hearing from you all.
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Welcome once more to 'Tracking the Numbers'; we're are still seeing daily increases case numbers throughout Marion County, the state of Florida & the USA.
As you know, as long as the virus is still spreading, the church will remain closed.
It simply is not safe - even with social distancing & wearing masks - to gather in our sanctuary. We would all still have to wear masks; we would not be able to sing; we could not use the fellowship hall or the bathrooms; we would have to limit the number of people attending & even then, it would still not be safe, especially as we have members with underlying health conditions and/or compromised immune systems.
The only safe practice, right now, is to continue offering the online pre-recorded services, for the foreseeable future.
Here are the latest figures for the last week:
As of October 18th 2020, the total number of Florida COVID cases stands at 752,481 - which is an increase from last Sunday (Oct 11th) with 17,990 additional cases.
The death toll has increased to 16,118 which is another increase of 566 deaths since last week.
Marion county cases have jumped to 10,396, which is yet another increase of 264 cases since last week; confirmed deaths have seen a rise of 10 to 354 in the last week.
In the church zip code (34482) the number of cases stands at 1,981; this is an increase of 16 new cases since last Sunday. We are aware that the zip code 34482 encompasses a large area, in comparison to some zip codes, but as the church is in this zip code, it is still far too many cases; we need to see zero new cases before we can begin to breathe safely again.
As we repeat every week, we cannot become complacent. We have to keep following the health guidelines if we are going to keep ourselves safe.
Please remember:
Wear a mask, at all times when you go outside,
Keep washing your hands after you have been out, handled mail, groceries etc.
Keep a social distance of at least 6 ft (from anyone not in your household)
Avoid crowded places
This is a seriously dangerous and deadly virus.
Rev. Janice meets with colleagues & checks the figures every day; she continues to have weekly contact with MCC Head Office.
So, until it is safe, we will keep offering the weekly recorded services online, until it is safe to meet back in person. The church building remains closed for now. Please keep Rev. Janice in your prayers. 
✔️Stay home and away from others
✔️Stay in touch with your health care provider
✔️Alert close contact individuals to self-isolate for 14 days
✔️Call the COVID-19 call center for questions at
1 (866) 779-6121
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Just enter the 4 digit code: 7070
when you select your preferred wash
God's Acre will 10% from every wash
You can still help God's Acre & still maintain a safe social distance!
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
3065 SE 24th Street
5199 SW 49th Court
2 more Ocala locations coming very soon - both on SR200 - watch this space
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Yard & Garden Landscape Team
Alan R | Gena T | Keith S
Special thanks to Alan & Gena, for keeping our beautiful garden watered & looking stunning each week. It is a joy to see it bloom.
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In my sermon yesterday I was preaching about gratitude and how we should show our gratitude each day to God.
Our God has been so generous to each one of us.
Can we truly believe that we are deserving of God's love?
Can we truly say that we understand, and sufficiently appreciate, the depth of that love?
It's the love that led God to send Jesus to become one of us and to suffer and die for us. This act shows God's perfect humility and generosity of spirit. We are made in God's image and likeness. We only find joy and peace when we are true to this image and likeness.
As the pastor of the church, I have always known that if we take our concerns and troubles to God, that a way, a solution, will be found. I am always grateful for what God brings to us, and especially grateful that we are still able have our recorded services.
 I encourage us all to find three things to be grateful for each day.
May God bless you all this week, Amen
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
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| | God's Acre MCC - Sunday Service 18th October 2020 |
To ensure the best sound quality, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or your speakers/headset are plugged in.
If you have a SMART TV, you can also view this service directly on your TV, by going to our:
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Song After Sermon
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| | CityAlight ~ Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me |
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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; every week, she works tirelessly to bring us spirit filled worship, reflections & prayers; we thank her for her continued hard work, guidance & strength; for her leadership & for being our shepherd in times of trial
*For continued strength & guidance for all of our members & online viewers.
*Continued prayers for Richie (Letty's dad); may he feel God's love surrounding him every day; travel mercies for Letty
*Continued strength, comfort & healing for Ruby & Gena
*Continued prayers for Charlotte's mum, Laura S, as she recovers from COVID-19
*Healing prayers for Hal & Ray
*Support & strength for MaryAnn, Gwen T, The Staffords, Jon McB, John B, Lorraine, Stephen, Maxwell, Lewis, Toni P, Paul & Roy
*Continued prayers for Florida, as our COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, we hold all the medical teams in our prayers as they work tirelessly to treat people.
*Prayers for our world & our country
*We pray that all people will act responsibly around COVID-19 & think of others, when out & about.
*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness in these coming weeks
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Worship Guide for
Sunday 25th October
If you'd like to follow along, with the service and readings, please click on the blue link below, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the weekly worship guide for next Sunday 25th October.
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Thank you to those who have faithfully continued to send a financial gift, to support God's Acre MCC.
It's been a long 7+ months of not meeting in person; we greatly appreciate your loyalty & faithfulness to keep our church running; it is still a costly business to maintain an empty building.
Funds are tight, and it is only because of your faithful support, that we can reach out beyond our walls.
As you are able, we ask you to please keep supporting & blessing God's Acre financially.
We still have bills to pay; we still have unseen repairs to make & we need to ensure that our doors can open when we resume meeting in person once again.
If you haven't done so already, it's really easy to give your weekly offering; EVERY $ makes a difference.
God's Acre MCC
PO Box 770240
Ocala
Fl 34477-0240
It really does mean a great deal that you continue to support God's Acre MCC.
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October Birthdays
14th - Dewey P
16th - Gwen P (UK)
30th - Mary Ann B
Anniversaries
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:
700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
Mailing Address:
PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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