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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 18th - In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
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 11th 2020, the total number of Florida COVID cases stands at 734,491 - which is an increase from last Sunday (Oct 4th) with 18,032 more cases.
The death toll has increased to 15,552 which is another increase of 707 deaths since last week.
Marion county cases have jumped to 10,132, which is yet another increase of 212 cases since last week; confirmed deaths have seen a rise of 21 to 344 in the last week.
In the church zip code (34482) the number of cases stands at 1,965, which is an increase of 14 new cases since last Sunday; 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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Thank you to those who have faithfully continued to send a financial gift, to support God's Acre MCC.
It's been a long 6+ months of not meeting in person; we greatly appreciate your loyalty & faithfulness to keep our church running.
Funds are tight, and it is only because of your faithful support, that we can reach out beyond our walls.
If you're 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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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 talking about "We will Meet Again" and celebrate our 21st Anniversary.
 In this period of waiting we are learning so much from Jesus. Jesus was always fair, kind and loving to all. Love is what we all need just now, to help us to get through these difficult times.
It's through endurance that we grow and build up character; so as we go traverse our difficulties, let us lean into God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit for comfort and guidance.
Philippians 4:6 [AMP]
Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God.
 1 Corinthians 15:58 [NIV]
My dear brothers and sisters, remain strong in the faith. Don't let anything move you. Always give yourselves completely to the work of the Lord. Because you belong to the Lord, you know that your work is not worthless.
Please take some time to read the lovely letter, sent to us by our Moderator, Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, for our anniversary; it was very kind of her to take time, from her busy schedule to send a personal greeting.
My God bless you all this week & Happy 21st Anniversary. 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 11th October 2020
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To ensure the best sound quality, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or your speakers/headset are plugged in.
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Happy 21st Anniversary God's Acre
& Happy 52nd Anniversary UFMCC
Our UFMCC denomination is 52 years old this month & God's Acre MCC is 21 years old this month; what wonderful landmarks to celebrate.
On October 6th 1968, Troy Perry responded to the call of God to preach a message of radical inclusion and love.
 From the very start, the church, the communion table, and the opportunity to serve in ministry was open to anyone.
From one Pastor with one living room congregation, MCC has spread around the world and is still growing!
 Below is a letter from our Moderator, Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, bringing greetings and congratulations on reaching our 21st anniversary milestone
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Thank you UFMCC, for 52 years of ministry & outreach; thank you God's Acre MCC for reaching out & declaring God's love by sharing the true teachings of Jesus Christ.
Happy Anniversary God's Acre MCC |
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Song After Sermon
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Communion Wafers
Well, our latest batch of communion wafers were sent out to everyone, that we have an address for. We know that they arrived safely in PA & CO - we hope all the FL folk received theirs safely too; there should be enough to see each of you through to the end of the year.
If you didn't receive any wafers, and would like some, please email us at: GodsAcreMCC@aol.com & let us have your address.
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 Thank YOU Rev. Janice for your inspired leadership, grace, love & care for God's Acre MCC and every member, friend, online viewer and visitor.
We love & appreciate you every day - thank you for being our pastor.
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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, as she has surgery & for Gena as she cares for her during recovery
*Continued prayers for Charlotte's mum, Laura S, as she recovers from COVID-19
*Extra prayers needed for KP & her family, as they all lean into God for strength
*Support & strength for Kaye, Jim, Sandy, Letty, Barbara, Lou, Fran, Maxwell, Lewis, Lorraine, Andrew, Tom, David
*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. May our state & our country see a decline in cases as soon as possible
*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 18th 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 18th October.
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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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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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Worship Address:
700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
Mailing Address:
PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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