God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
Yesterday I was preaching about Palm Sunday and I blessed your palms in the service; I hope that, this week, you will all give yourselves some time to 'just be', and think about the journey that Jesus will take on Good Friday.
I hope that you’ll join us for our Good Friday Service online; I hope you'll be joyous on Easter morning, as we celebrate the Risen Christ.
It’s a wonderful thing however, we really need to understand the suffering that Jesus went through in order to be resurrected.
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Lent, Palm Sunday and Good Friday are all about endings and beginnings. It’s a journey we take on our own, as well as with others.
We have all taken a journey this year, a long journey that seemed endless; I really hope the long journey is coming to an end; I hope that we will be able to eventually reopen up our church, in the not too distant future.
I was also reflecting on the journey, in a good way; our church hasn’t missed a beat since last March; we have had a service every week, albeit online.
I sat and looked at the gallery of all of the services of one whole year; we have all overcome many difficulties, not just with recording and sound.
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As a minister it’s been particularly hard for me not to see your faces, but we had photographs, which are good enough for now.
I feel a wind of change coming, a brightness in our future, a new beginning. Starting next week - Easter Sunday – there is much to be celebrated. May you have a blessed week, as we journey with Jesus through Holy Week.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
28th March 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.
If you have a SMART TV, you can also view our services directly on your TV via our:
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The Potter's Hand
Darlene Zschech - Hillsong
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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers for strength for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd us through this pandemic; we thank you for her continued hard work, her leadership & grace these past months of trial & uncertain times
*Neil & Rachael B, in the UK, who have COVID; also for Patty in PA who also has it
*Delores B, who turns 90 this week & also celebrates a wedding anniversary too
*Prayers of guidance for Val B - You know her needs God
*Prayers for Pat & Mary-Jane
*Thanks for the many who have received their vaccines; we look forward to being reunited in service again soon
*Continued prayers for all of our members and online viewers; may everyone feel the touch of God daily, in their lives
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*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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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. |
March 2021
30th - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
April 2021
2nd - GOOD FRIDAY
Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
4th - EASTER SUNDAY
Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
7th - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
9th - Online BINGO at 6:30pm
Please email us to register, so
that we can send bingo cards
out to you; see ad below
11th - Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
14th - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
18th - Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
21st - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
25th - Online Virtual Worship
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: Sandy B
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
Next Board Meeting
25th April 2021
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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Online Bible Study
Wednesday's at 7pm
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Online BINGO
9th April 2021
6:30pm
If you would like to participate, please email us, so that we can send out the Bingo cards to you.
Let us know, no later than, Friday 2nd April; you can emails us at:
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April
19th - Rev. Janice
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.
Don't forget to check in on Facebook too. Rev. Janice loves hearing from you all.
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Ongoing Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash, at Racewash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation 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
More locations will be added soon - they are being built right now.
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Cases of COVID-19, in Florida are currently 2,039,062 - that's another steep rise in cases by of 30,713
In Marion County, cases rise to 28,746 that's a slightly lower increase of 253 new cases this week.
We still have quite a few folk waiting for their 2nd vaccine, but the good news this week is, that the age group has now been dropped to 5o+, which means that many more of our folk will be able to get on the waiting list. Don't forget to let us know when you receive yours.
All over Marion County, teams are working very hard to get everyone vaccinated as soon as possible.
As Rev. Janice says, she feels a change coming & we look forward to a day - hopefully not so far away, when we can all meet up again in person, and worship together. What a day of celebration that will be.
In the meantime, we still need to remain vigilant & do our bit to help Stop The Spread. Keep listening to the science - follow all precautions & guidelines.
MASK UP - KEEP YOUR DISTANCE - WASH YOUR HANDS - STAY HOME - STOP THE SPREAD - LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE
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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