God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Yesterday I was preaching about Jesus wanting us to have joy in our life; joy being a state of well-being or bliss.
Jesus was kind and gracious and extends joy to us all the time. Also, Jesus wants us to have unity and harmony in our life. Jesus also wanted us to truly understand God’s word and help others share in that word so that they will find their mission.
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What we find in God’s word is truth, and our mission begins, and ends, with truth; we need to talk about our purpose in life.
Jesus wants us to be sanctified by the truth; the truth is found in Scripture. As I said in my sermon – ‘sanctifying’ something makes it holy.
We can find ‘holy’ in the ordinary things in life, when we set aside time to be with God; this is what God loves the most; this is where we find the ‘holy’ in ourselves - those special moments with God.
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I urge you, this week, to spend some quiet time with God and pray for those people that you know really need God’s help right now.
As we look forward to Pentecost, next weekend, let’s pray and receive the Spirit blessing upon us.
Let us spend a week thinking, praying and living ‘in the moment’ with God, Amen
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
16th May 2021
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To ensure the best sound quality, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or that your speakers and/or headphones are plugged in.
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Let There Be Peace On Earth
Young People's Chorus of New York
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*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd; we thank you for her hard work & grace
*For our church, as Rev. Janice and the board discern the best and safest way, and the best time, to reopen our church
*Prayers of strength for Beverly, who's husband Ed, sadly passed away last Sunday evening; may she know God's comfort in her time of grief & loss
*Special prayers for Val's Uncle Herb in Palm Beach, who is very sick in hospital right now; we pray also for Auntie Carol, who is broken hearted, as well as their whole family
*Continued special prayers for baby Tate, who is now growing & getting stronger every day.
*Continued prayers of healing, and answers, for Hettie; we also ask for strength for Bobby
*Continued healing prayers for Rebecca & Janine, as they both recuperate from surgery
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*Continued prayers for Liz, Toni, Tim, Tom, David in the UK
*Travel mercies for Letty
*Prayers for all of our church members & their families, wherever they may be in the world
*Please keep the homeless safe, whilst they sleep on the streets; please keep the shelters & food banks supplied, so that they can provide food & warm shelter for them
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first & last responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
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Every year, our board set a budget, to help plan for the running of the church. Currently, we are not meeting our weekly budget and we need your help.
If you haven't done so already, or if it's not your custom to support your church financially, we really do need your financial support.
We've made it very easy to donate online - whether it's weekly, or monthly; EVERY $$$ really does make a huge impact & and big difference to our budget.
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
It really does mean a great deal that you continue to support God's Acre MCC.
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Whilst the church building remains closed, for in-person gatherings, we are doing our best to bring online worship, prayers and other church activities, to you virtually. |
May 2021
22nd - Online Virtual Worship
30th - Online Virtual Worship
June 2021
6th - Online Virtual Worship
13th - Online Virtual Worship
20th - Online Virtual Worship
27th - Online Virtual Worship
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Board Members &
Lay Delegate Info
Moderator: Rev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Sandy B
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
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May
12th - Elaine B
20th - John B
29th - Herb W
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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Ongoing Racewash Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation
FOUR GREAT LOCATIONS
Fore Ranch
On Top of the World
College Road
Maricamp Publix
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It's Easy, Just Get the App
Download (or update) to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Join AmazonSmile
Simply sign up by selecting your favorite charity: God's Acre MCC, Inc
Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
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As many of you will know by now, Rev. Janice & the Board have been looking at ways to reopen the church, in the coming weeks.
This process has been ongoing for some time & there is still much work to be done, to ensure that it is done safely; Rev. Janice has the difficult job of balancing the new CDC guidelines along with the MCC values. Along with the board, she is doing her best to make decisions based on the most vulnerable amongst us.
Florida still has a way to go to get residents fully vaccinated. Marion County, and the surrounding counties, are not yet even at 50% full vaccination. Florida remains in 3rd position, in the nation, behind California & Texas in the rate of new COVID-19 cases, per 100,000 residents.
Florida COVID-19 cases currently stand at: 2,289,522 - that's another rise of 22,947 new cases this week.
In Marion County, cases rise to 31,324 that's another increase of 265 new cases this week.
So, we will continue offering the online pre-recorded services every week and we ask you to PLEASE keep supporting your church, as much as you are able - it is greatly appreciated.
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Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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