19th June 2022

Good morning,

Yesterday I was preaching about how wonderful it was to be in church; how wonderful it is to celebrate our Pride Sunday, being in the house of God and praising the Lord.

We are blessed, because we are free to worship how we want, wherever we want and whoever we are. We are all on a journey; some are on different levels to other people, but what matters is that we’re all on the journey; it’s not a race, it’s a journey between us and God.

There have been times when we felt uncertain; when we’re not clear of the path we want to take in life; maybe we’ve had doubts and worries, but all that changed when we found God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. When Faith and Truth were revealed to us, we were filled by the Holy Spirit and our life changed.

Sunday’s scripture was very clear and very beautiful; there is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of you are in Christ Jesus.

This is a beautiful piece of scripture and demonstrates to us, that Jesus didn’t discriminate and neither does God; there is No Fear in Love.

God loves all people, whomever they are, and God sees us all through the lens of love.

Jesus worked on the margins of life, accepting all people who came to him; the blind, the lame, the lepers, the prostitutes, tax collectors, the outcasts, people who looked and sounded different; there is no distinction or discrimination, then or now. 

In God’s eyes we’re all seen the same whatever ethnicity, color, creed, sex, age or sexual orientation, we all belong to Christ. When we are in our churches, it’s a great blessing to be with a rich diverse group of people; we celebrate our differences. 

In MCC churches we preach the gospel of second chances. We are all given grace and love from God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit to live our lives fully, however we desire to live them, to the fullness of our God-given potential.

When you’re in an MCC church you know you’re in the right place, at the right time. May God bless you all this week and may you all have a Happy Pride Sunday, Amen

In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker

Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC

Sunday's Service

19th June 2022

Redeemer

Nicole C. Mullin

Building Next to Church

No further updates this week. Building work is ongoing, on the parcel of land to the side of our church building.

Just a reminder that we do still have access to the back of our building, but please don't park, or drive, on any of the land that is being built on.

Alan has kindly cleared some space, to the left of our building for extra parking spaces.

If you have any questions, please let Rev. Janice know.

We are now worshipping

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

We hope you will join us.

June 2022

26th - In-Person & Online Worship

July 2022

3rd - ONLINE Service Only

     MCC General Conference Week

10th - In-Person & Online Worship

17th - In-Person & Online Worship

24th - In-Person & Online Worship

31st - In-Person & Online Worship

All services are at 11am, unless otherwise stated and are available via YouTube, Facebook & our Website

July Birthdays

14th - John McB (PA)

15th David S (CO)

18th- Bebe B

25th - Toddler Remi S

31st - Camille E

July Anniversaries

16th - Sandy & Letty

24th - Rev. Janice & Marina

24th - Bebe & Murphy



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

*We continue to hold Rev. Janice in our prayers she is our strength and she leads us with grace & faithfulness

*Prayers for God's Acre MCC

*Prayers of condolence for David & Carol (in the UK), whose brother Kenneth passed away peacefully Sunday evening. We also hold Tom, Derek & Jill in prayer, as they support their family, at this sad time. 

*We celebrate Juneteenth, when we celebrate the emancipation & ongoing equal rights, for our African-American siblings

*We remember all fathers today; as well as those who act as fathers/parent to us

*Travel mercies for Camille, Elain, Deana & their family

*Continued prayers of healing & strength for Trevin in IN, Deb in PA, Delores in NJ, Ann-Marie & her family, Jon McB in PA, Frank, Anthony in IL, Caroline, Liz & family in the UK, Mary-Jane & Pat in NY, Bert & Sylvia & Jean & Harry in the UK 

*We ask for peace in our world & an end to gun violence

*Prayers for Val B, Gwen PR, Andrew, May & Claire, David S, Fred L, Tom & David

*Ongoing strength for Tammy

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

*For the prayers that we don't know, but only God knows

Thank you to ALL, who continue to support us financially.

Even if it is not your custom to financially support your church, we ask that you pray about this and, perhaps, give what you are able.

We have made it very easy to donate, by using our online option. You can 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

THANK YOU for supporting your church with your finances.

Every time you use a Racewash Car Wash, please 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