God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Being thankful for what we receive is one of the most important things we do.
Family relationships, connections and support are things that we can easily take for granted sometimes. However, having the love of family, or ‘family of choice’, to support us in hard times and cheer us on in the good, is a gift that is more precious than anything we can buy.
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‘Family’ is the rock and foundation of earthly life and we should take time to see and appreciate the good that it provides.
If there are spaces at your table this year, because of the difficulties we have had to endure with COVID-19, let us be grateful for the constant hard work of the scientists and researchers, who are making breakthroughs with vaccines, that will help us all be together again, next year for Thanksgiving.
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We all have a great deal to Give Thanks for, despite what 2020 has thrown at us. So, as we pray before our meal on Thanksgiving Day, let us also remember the ones we have lost and who will be missed, but never forgotten; let us Give Thanks for our friends and ‘family of choice’ too, Amen |
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
22nd November 2020
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Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Darlene Zschech & Hillsong
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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; thank you 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 our country, as we continue to see the high daily rise in COVID cases, than anywhere else in the world
*Special prayers for Tony, Paul, Pat, Rev. Janice, Tara and their extended family, as their beloved family member - Marjorie - passed peacefully away on Saturday night
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*This week, we give thanks for: Susan, Carole, Peggy, Andrew, Ed & Beverley K, Gena & Ruby, Elaine & Camille, Joe & Wayne, The Staffords, Ann Marie, Michael, Jon McB, Barbara D, Paul & Roy, Toni P, KP, Dennis, Keith, Donald, Thomas, Maureen, Rebecca, Fran, Charlotte, Lucinda, Bebe, Murphy, Lou, Margie, Monica, Alan, Herb, Gwen PR, Clare & May, MaryAnn, Gwen T, Letty, Sandy, Kaye, Jim, Pam, Wayne, Richie, Norma & Jim, Blake & Luis, Megan, John B, Jorge, Greg, Tara, Jakki, the kids, Tom, David K, Hettie, Bob, Suzanne, Martin & Ciaran, Colleen & Lisa, David S, Val B, Jim D, Marina,
*We pray that all people will act responsibly around COVID-19, thinking of others with unseen, underlying health problems
*Special prayers for Cathy Snow - a dear friend of Barbara D - who is in hospital with Coronavirus; may she feel the prayers of healing surrounding her
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*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness in these coming weeks
*We give thanks for everyone receiving this newsletter and watching our services online
*For all the prayers on the hearts of the people that we don't yet know about; may God grant peace & healing
*We pray for our MCC Staff; we give thanks for all their hard work in supporting our churches, our pastors & congregations
*Thank you God for ALL that you give us each day
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
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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. |
NOVEMBER 2020
26th - THANKSGIVING DAY
US Public Holiday
29th - 1st Sunday of Advent
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
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DECEMBER 2020
6th - 2nd Sunday of Advent
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
13th - 3rd Sunday of Advent
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
20th - 4th Sunday of Advent
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
24th - Christmas Eve
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
27th - In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
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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
Next Board Meeting
29th November 2020
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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November Birthdays
9th - Fran M
17th - Letty C
18th - Murphy
23rd - Dennis M
26th - Maureen P
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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Don't forget that, during this time of social distancing, isolation and uncertainty, if you need to chat, have a prayer request, 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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If you'd like to follow along, with the service and readings, please click on the link below, or the photo graphic above, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the Worship Guide for 29th November 2020
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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. |
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Here are the latest COVID-19 figures for the last week:
As of November 22nd 2020, the total number of Florida COVID cases stands at 931,827 - which is the highest weekly increase of 56,731 additional cases since from last Sunday (Nov 15th).
The death toll in Florida has increased to 18,152 which is another large increase of 448 deaths since last week.
Marion county cases have jumped to 12,307, which is yet a HUGE increase of 649 cases since last week; confirmed deaths have risen to: 408, which is an increase of: 12 in the last week.
In the church zip code (34482) the number of cases stands at 2,069; this is an increase of 39 new cases since last Sunday.
We are aware that this 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 you know, as long as the virus is still spreading, the church will remain closed.
We keep repeating it, but IT IS SIMPLY NOT SAFE YET - even with social distancing & wearing masks - to gather in our sanctuary. The only safe practice, right now, is to continue offering the online pre-recorded services, for the foreseeable future.
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.
KEEP SAFE - WEAR A MASK - WASH YOUR HANDS - KEEP 6 FEET APART - STAY ALERT - STOP THE SPREAD
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This is a very dangerous and deadly virus. 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
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✔️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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Ongoing Fundraiser at Racewash
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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As we enter into the last 2 months of 2020, we would like to say Thank You to all of you who have faithfully continued to send a financial gift, to support God's Acre MCC.
We really do value every $ sent - without it, we would not be able to keep up with our financial commitments.
Funds are very tight - it is still a costly business to run an online ministry, as well as maintain the church building and bring quality services to you each week.
It's been a long 8+ months and we greatly appreciate your loyalty & faithfulness to keep our church running.
As you are able, we ask you to please keep supporting & blessing God's Acre financially.
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If you haven't done so already, it's very easy to give your weekly, or monthly, offering; EVERY $ really does make a difference.
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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Worship Address: 700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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