God's Acre Weekly Newsletter

God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter

22nd November 2021

Greetings!

Yesterday I was preaching about the life of Jesus, how He dealt with difficult situations.

I am sure that you have met people, in your life, who just have that special something; it’s hard to quantify until you learn that they a Christian.

I don’t mean people who only attend church once a week, I mean people who shine with the love of Jesus. They are people that are easy to be with; they show kindness, love and respect flows through them.

They are usually people who have kind words to say about others; they’re not boastful, they’re usually quite humble. Often these people exhibit unrivaled openness about their walk with God and Jesus.

The more time we spend in fellowship with Jesus, the more His likeness will be transferred into our lives. We don’t have the ability to change our lives, but Jesus can, through the Holy Spirit.

So make yourself more available to Jesus; spend time in reflection and prayer. Why not join in with our online Healing Service this week?

It’s on Wednesday 24^th at 5:30 pm US eastern / 10:30pm UK; it’ll be an opportunity for you to reconnect to the special healing power of Jesus, as well as find space and peace.

We all need time to reflect, heal and be at one with God. I sincerely pray that you all have a Blessed Thanksgiving and are able to find some rest and peace this week.

In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker

Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC

This Week's Service

21st November 2021

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You can also view the Closed Captions [CC] by clicking that options when viewing.

If you have a SMART TV, you can also view our services directly on your TV via our:

God's Acre MCC YouTube Channel

Song After Sermon

Voice of Truth

Casting Crowns

NEXT SUNDAY

28th NOVEMBER 2021

11am

We are so exciting to be re-opening NEXT SUNDAY - 28th November; it's also the 1st Sunday of Advent.

We have waited patiently & now is the time. We know that some will continue to watch us online only, for the time being, but we are so happy that we will be able to celebrate Advent & Christmas together, in-person with some of you.

So, what to expect .......

* We will still be asking you to wear a mask (for now), as our sanctuary is small

*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

*Hospitality - coffee & cookies/cake - will be available outside before & after church

*We will be able to sing the Lord's prayer, the Santo & the last hymn

As always: Get vaccinated, Mask Up, Keep your distance, Wash your hands, Stay informed, Get your booster & Please Stay Safe.

We look forward to seeing YOU very soon.

November 2021

24th - Online Healing Service via Zoom

5:30pm US Eastern / 10:30pm UK

25th - Thanksgiving Day USA

Public Holiday

28th - 1st Sunday of Advent

In-Person Worship AND Online

11am

30th - Online Meditation via Zoom

2pm US Eastern / 7pm UK

December 2021

1st - Christmas Giving Tree Decorating

& General Spruce Up

Volunteers Needed

10:30am

5th - 2nd Sunday of Advent

In-Person AND Online Worship

11am

12th - 3rd Sunday of Advent

In-Person AND Online Worship

11am

19th - 4th Sunday of Advent

In-Person AND Online Worship

11am

25th - Christmas Day

Public Holiday

26th - 1st Sunday after Christmas

In-Person AND Online Worship

11am

Join Rev. Janice for our monthly Online Healing Service - via Zoom

THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY

24th November 2021

5:30pm US Eastern

10:30pm UK

The service will start at 5:30pm US Eastern / 10:30pm UK

Just CLICK HERE to join us

World Equestrian Center to Host Holiday Winter Wonderland Spectacular

Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at the World Equestrian Center

Nov 26th to Christmas

The World Equestrian Center, Ocala will be hosting an enchanted Winter Wonderland spectacular on the Grand Plaza.

With more than a million twinkling lights, Winter Wonderland promises to bring merriment and good cheer to all. The halls will be decked with all the traditional regalia and will feature mesmerizing larger-than-life ornaments, a glittering 40-foot tall Christmas tree and a giant polar bear.

Children can line up daily to take photos with Santa and enjoy nightly entertainment including carolers, face painters, balloon artists, caricaturists and skipping elves.

Santa’s reindeer will make a real-life appearance, and guests can also purchase tickets throughout the month to special holiday entertainment including a performance from the Atlantic City Boys, breakfast with Santa, a mystical equestrian show with horses at liberty and much more.

Guests can marvel at all the lights as they glide around an ice skating rink or watch a holiday movie with a cup of hot cocoa from one of the festive pop-up food stations. Holiday treats include sugar cookies, cocoa and cider, pretzels, and hot-crossed buns while cash bars serve up favorite holiday spirits.

The month-long event will kick off on November 26 at 5pm, with a festive lighting ceremony at 6pm, and will run throughout the Christmas season. General admission from 5pm-9pm is free and open to the public; parking will be $20 per vehicle.

Winter Wonderland Website

*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; she has kept our church running & shepherded God's Acre tirelessly these past months; we thank her for her faithfulness, her grace & her strength as she continues to guide & shepherd us

*Continued prayers of healing for Tom B & Ricky C in TX;

*Prayers for upcoming surgery for Jeanne BB & Elaine B

*Continued healing prayers for Nick, Joyce B, Kenneth K, Virginia, Hettie, Paul G

*Prayers for Irene T, Bebe, Barbara

& Jon McB

*Travel mercies for Tony, Lynne, Sarah, Lee & Olivia

*Mighty prayers for God's Acre, at this critical financial time; we give thanks for you all

*Prayers for Charlotte & Cindy

*Special prayers of healing for Aaron, as he recovers from surgery

*Strength for Pat & healing for Mary Jane

*For Ruthie & Claire, Jeff & Dayle, Fred & David, May & Claire, Andrew, David & Tom, Tara, Jakki & the kids

*Continued prayers for our country & the world

*Mighty THANKS for the daily blessings & abundance that God gives to each of us

*Thanksgiving peace, love & blessings to all

Many congratulations to Charlotte & Lucinda, who were married at God's Acre MCC, on Friday 19th November 2021.

Rev. Janice performed a beautiful ceremony for the happy couple. We wish them many years of happiness.

We know that times are tough & many of you are on a fixed income; however, even $5, $10, $20, $50 - received regularly can (and will) make a big difference.

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT NOW

If you have ever been blessed by God, we ask that you bless your church. We have just passed our 2021 / 2022 budget & we need YOU to help us bring in enough funds to keep our church open.

Please do all you can to give something back to God.

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

Please take a moment to think how this church has blessed you, over time. Please support your church, as God supports & blesses you every day.