God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
Here we are again, back online with our worship; it was not an easy decision to make, as I said in my sermon yesterday. What is paramount, right now, is the safety of the church congregation, the staff and volunteers.
We have all seen, in the news, how difficult it is to control this Delta Variant and how contagious it is. What we can control is not putting ourselves in harm’s way, not congregating in small spaces, wearing masks outside of our homes and keeping vigilant about washing our hands and social distancing.
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I really hope that we can get back together as soon as possible, but that won’t happen until more people receive the vaccine and more people continue to wear masks.
In my sermon yesterday I was talking about the bread of life; about how, when we except Jesus into our life, we receive forgiveness of all our sins and we begin a new life.
We are quite fortunate, in the fact, that we can bring our services into your homes each week, knowing that you are going to be safe when you’re watching it.
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That means more to me than anything; as a minister it’s important that I take care of the whole congregation.
So, meeting online only again, your homes will again become your sanctuary, and that’s where you’ll be worshiping each Sunday. ‘For when two or three gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them’ Matthew 18:20. May you all have a blessed week; be careful and be safe, Amen.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Service
1st August 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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Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
The Fron Choir
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As you will have read, or heard about, the Board & Rev. Janice have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close our church again, whilst the COVID-19 & Delta Variant breakthrough case numbers rise, in our local area, in Florida & across the USA.
This was not an easy decision, but one that had to be made, to ensure everyone's continuing safety. Rev. Janice will work with the board, to monitor figures over the next few weeks; the hope is that we will be able to reopen again soon.
For now though, services will be made available online - YouTube, Facebook & our website - for you to participate in at your convenience.
We ask that you please continue to support your church financially, as we do still have monthly bills & financial commitments to fulfil.
Thank you to you all; please keep Rev. Janice & the board in your prayers, as they keep you in theirs.
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August 2021
8th - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
15th - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
22nd - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
29th - Online Only
View Recorded Service via YouTube
NO In-Person worship this week
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If you have been blessed by God, we ask that you bless your church, by supporting us financially; without YOU, we cannot afford to pay our monthly bills.
If haven't already done so, we ask that you please consider giving something, so that we can keep the church building running.
Our weekly offering is still very much below the $1,000 that we need, each week, just to stay on budget.
We know that it's hard, but Your Church Needs Your Support.
It's very easy to donate online - whether it's weekly or monthly, $5 or $1,000, 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
Thank you for your generous financial support.
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*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd us, with hope & in faith, especially during this pandemic
*Prayers for our Board
*Special prayers for Val, in PA; we ask for strength, peace & the knowledge that God is waking beside her every day
*Travel mercies for Gwen & Andy
*Continued prayers of healing for Jon McB; may he know God's gentle hand upon him, as he heals & recovers
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*Prayers that more people get vaccinated & that everyone follows protocol to stay safe & protect others when out in public
*Prayers for our church; that it may stay financially solvent during this pandemic
*Continued prayers of healing for Susan S & her sister
*Healing for Hettie, Martin, Jim's brother
*For our state, our country & the world
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August
4th - Charlotte K
12th - Alan R
15th Lou B
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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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
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Ongoing Racewash Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation
FOUR GREAT LOCATIONS
Fore Ranch
On Top of the World
College Road
Maricamp Publix
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It's Easy, Just Get the App
Download (or update) to the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.
Join AmazonSmile
Simply sign up by selecting your favorite charity: God's Acre MCC, Inc
Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
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Worship Address: Online Worship Only via YouTube, Facebook Page & Website
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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