God's Acre Weekly Newsletter

God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter

2nd May 2022

Greetings!

Good morning,

Yesterday, I was preaching how Jesus asked the disciples to cast the net on the other side of the boat, and when they followed that simple instruction they found the nets were full to the very top with fish.

It was a very simple thing to ask them to do, they did it instinctively and didn’t question even though they didn’t truly know that it was Jesus speaking to them. Sometimes we ponder about our faith and ask ourselves if God is really speaking to us.

I really believe that God speaks to us on a level that we can understand, using plain language, as we so often read in the Bible. If we were to meet Jesus tomorrow, on the high street, I feel sure that we would understand how he would speak to us.

I am sure Jesus would be using modern day parlance to make himself understood.

Improving our faith simply starts with reading the Bible; I will suggest that people read the Psalms first because they’re so beautiful. Or, you could dive straight into the Gospel of Mark; it’s one of the best places to start.

Mark covers the essential life of Jesus, but does not require as much historical or theological background knowledge as the other gospels. It’s also the shortest of the gospels.

There’s no hard and fast way to do it -just start, continue and enjoy. I have found, that over the many years I’ve taught Bible study, once you’ve started you always want to continue, because the stories are so good, they bring great joy, and impart great wisdom.

I hope you all have a blessed week, until we meet again next Sunday to celebrate Mother’s Day. Amen

In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker

Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC

Sunday's Service

1st May 2022

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Song After Sermon

I Will Follow

Chris Tomlin

We are now back worshipping

in-person & online; we do still ask that you wear a mask, when inside the church building. We hope you will join us.

May 2022

8th - In-Person & Online Worship

11th - Online Healing Service

5pm US Eastern / 10pm UK

Link in Advert Next Week

15th - In-Person & Online Worship

22nd - In-Person & Online Worship

29th - In-Person & Online Worship

All services are available via YouTube, Facebook & our Website

May Birthdays

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

Every time you use a Racewash Car Wash, you can help God's Acre. Whichever wash, or location, you choose please also select the CHARITY BUTTON and enter 7070

God's Acre will then receive 10% back from every wash that uses this special number; please tell your friends & family - it's quick & easy to do. THANK YOU - EVERY CENT HELPS

*We hold Rev. Janice in our prayers, as she continues to shepherd us with grace & faithfulness

*Continued prayers of healing & strength for Anthony, Frank, Caroline, Lis, Ann Marie, Camille, Elaine, Trevin, Toni P, Martin, Mary-Jane, Pat, Val & her mum - Delores, Bert & Sylvia Fish; Jean & Harry, Paul's mum & Roy's dad, Jon McB in PA, Tara, Jakki & the kids

*Travel mercies for Keith & Dennis, at they return to WI for the summer

*We continue to pray for peace, for all in the Ukraine; we pray for invasions to stop & for peace to be restored