God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Happy New Year!
I was preaching yesterday about us being Children of God; about how we stand on the precipice of a new year, praying and hoping that we will all be safe, during this escalation in OMICRON variant here in Ocala (Marion County).
Other churches have already been hit, with several of the members becoming ill with the virus; others have preempted this by going back online already.
I can assure you all, that I am monitoring this very closely and, if it’s necessary, we will have to temporarily close our doors again, and offer services online only for a while.
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We have done it before and we can do it again; we have previously kept together with our weekly newsletter, check-in Tuesdays, with mid-month Online Healing Services AND we can do this again, if necessary.
Currently the figures, in Ocala, stand at an increase of 17.4% in the last 7days!
We are still scheduled to have Service on Sunday 9th January, BUT, if it becomes necessary to cancel this, I will contact everybody by email, website and newsletter.
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It will always be with heavy heart, if we do need to temporarily suspend in-person worship and go back completely online again; but YOU, the congregation, are incredibly important to me, and I simply do not want to see anybody become sick with Covid, because of meeting for church.
So we will exercise caution, as we always do. I am praying mightily that I will see you again next week as normal, so that we can enjoy worship & praise God, gathering as children of God together.
I will keep you all updated if there are any changes to our service schedule but, in the meantime, have a safe & blessed week, amen.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Sunday's Service
2nd January 2022
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Goodness of God
Jenn Johnson
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JANUARY 2022
Services Subject to Last Minute Change Dependent on Local COVID-19 / Omicron Figures
9th - In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
16th - In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
23rd - In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
30th - In-Person AND Online Worship
11am
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We're Open With Caution
Our doors are cautiously open & we are taking precautions.
Here's what to expect:
* We are still asking you to wear a mask, as our sanctuary is small
*Please fellowship outside (weather permitting)
*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
As always: Get vaccinated, Mask Up, Keep your distance, Wash your hands, Stay informed, Get your booster & Please Stay Safe.
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*Continued prayers of support for Rev. Janice; she guides our church with grace, faithfulness & strength & we greatly appreciate ALL that she does, as she follows her call to serve God & God's Acre MCC
*Thanks for our Board, who support Rev. Janice
*Healing prayers for Caroline & strength for Liz & the family, in the UK; YOU know their needs God
*Continued prayers of strength & comfort for the family of KP
*Continued strength & comfort for Pam & her family; Charlotte, Lucinda & their family; for Donald & his family & friends
*Healing prayers for Tom B, Hettie, Paul G, Mary Jane, Val, Debbie, Gena, Pat, Virginia, Chloe, Bob J
*Continued prayers for God's Acre, we give thanks for you all who enter our doors each week, or who view our services online
*Continued prayers for our country & the world
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Thank you, thank you to all, who have faithfully given to our annual Christmas Giving Tree Campaign AND to those who give regularly to God's Acre, throughout the year.
YOU help us keep our doors open. Without YOU, we will not be able to pay our bills & expenses.
We do 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.
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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
If you are able to give an extra Christmas gift, we would greatly appreciate it; if you have not given this year, but would like to, there is still time. Thank YOU for supporting your church with your finances.
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January Birthdays
20th - Joe F
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: 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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