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We are doing our best to bring worship & other church activities to you virtually.

August 2020
30th - In Person Service Cancelled            
          Recording will be made available via online 
          Facebook

September 2020
6th -  In Person Service Cancelled            
          Recording will be made available via online 
          Facebook

13th -  In Person Service Cancelled            
          Recording will be made available via online 
          Facebook

20th -  In Person Service Cancelled            
          Recording will be made available via online 
          Facebook

27th -  In Person Service Cancelled            
          Recording will be made available via online 
          Facebook
Welcome to this week's edition of: 'Tracking the Numbers'; we continue to see more & more numbers of daily cases in Florida & throughout the USA.
 
As we are forced to say, whilst this trend continues, the church will remain closed. Here are the latest figures for the last week:

As of August 23rd 2020, the total number of Florida COVID cases stands at 597,597  - an increase of 29,960 cases since last Sunday (16th August).

The death toll now stands at 10,462 which is yet another massive increase of 1,117 deaths since last week. 

Marion county now has 7,992 cases, which is a slightly lower increase of 845 since last week; confirmed deaths have risen by a further 28 to 141. 

In the church zip code (34482) the number of cases stands at 1,870; an increase of 56 new cases since last Sunday.

Please check out the graphic below, which shows the risks related to a variety of activities; please be aware & take extreme care.

Source: Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
Please remember:
Wear a mask, when you go outside, 
Keep washing your hands
Keep a social distance of at least 6 ft from anyone not in your household
Avoid crowded places 

This is a seriously dangerous and deadly virus.
As always, Rev. Janice continues to monitor & check the figures every day; she continues to have weekly contact with MCC Head Office, clergy pastor colleagues and our own board; she also continues to review all official guidelines.

So, we will keep offering the weekly recorded services online, until it is safe to meet back in person. The church building remains closed for now.
Please keep checking your inbox for the weekly newsletter, as well as our God's Acre MCC Facebook page for the weekly newsletter, daily prayers & reflections, check-ins & other important information via our Facebook page. With so many of you on Facebook, please take a few minutes to drop a comment in the box, 'like' a post or just say 'hi'.

Please keep Rev. Janice, the board and your church in your daily prayers, during this time.

Once again, we would like to thank everyone who faithfully continues to send in their financial gift, to support God's Acre MCC - we really cannot Thank You all enough

Did you know that it is really easy to give, using our online DONATE button? You don't even need a PayPal account! You can just click on the button below & give your gift directly to the church - no check, no paper, just quick & easy as 1,2,3

Because of YOUR continued financial support, we are able to continue to reach beyond our walls and minister through the medium of YouTube, Facebook, Text, Email, Zoom, Phone, Newsletters & Mail

You bless us every week, with your gifts, which enable us to keep paying our bills, for unseen repairs & to ensure that our doors can open when we resume meeting in person.
If you haven't done so already, it's really easy to give your weekly offering; you can donate online, by clicking on the button below, or you can mail your offering 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.

Board Members & 
Lay Delegate Info
ModeratorRev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Gena T

Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
Next Board Meeting 
27th September 2020
Board members will meet virtually for the foreseeable future; there will not be any meeting in August
GOD'S ACRE
SHOE DRIVE UPDATE

The Shoe Drive is on a PAUSE until we are able to get back together again, to finish what we started & reach our goal of 2,500 pairs.

During the current outbreak, we are asking folks to please hold onto shoes; please do not drop them off at church, as we are not able to process them right now. As soon as we can get back together in person, we will finish what we started.
24th August 2020
 


There is a moment of silence that occurs, just before the dawn and the setting of the sun each day; it's a moment that we have all experienced, at least once, in our lives; maybe some if us have experienced it more than once. 

It can silence a great city, and it can bring stillness to our hearts, whoever and wherever we may be. That moment of silence is unlike any other. It offers the promise of new beginnings, the breathless expectancy of life itself. 
It is such a moment as this, that lies at the heart of the Blessed. Let us try and find a time for Quiet in our busy lives this week, so that we can reflect on the coming week. 

Let us also think of others, who are working in difficult circumstances : our teachers, our bus drivers, our first responders, all workers, our children returning to schools and colleges all around the country. Let us send out a prayer of protection upon all of them every day.
Loving God, our lives are in Your hands; please be our defense. Protect us when we go out; protect us when we come in; protect us all the days of our lives, in the name and the power of Jesus! Amen

May you all have a blessed week & may you all find a moment to enjoy the silence.

In Christ
Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC 
This Week's Sunday Service

God's Acre MCC - Sunday Service - 23rd August 2020
God's Acre MCC - Sunday Service 23rd August 2020

To ensure the best quality sound, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or your speakers/headset are plugged in.

If you have a SMART TV, you can also view this service directly on your TV, by going to our: 
God's Acre MCC YouTube Channel
Song After Sermon

Amazing Grace - Peter Hollens feat. Home Free
Amazing Grace
Peter Hollens & Home Free
As we are called to prayer this week, we ask for the following prayers:

*Continued prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; every week, she works tirelessly to bring us spirit filled worship, reflections & prayers; we thank her for her continued hard work, guidance & strength; for her leadership & for being our shepherd in times of trial
*For continued strength & guidance for all of our members & online viewers.
*Prayers of comfort, strength & healing for Nick K, his wife Jill & Esther; David K, Tom, Carol & all the family
*That we may all hear the call of God; that we may follow what God is calling us to do; to be the hands & feet of Jesus & the Holy Spirit every day
*Prayers for all teachers, bus drivers, school children, care givers, first responders
*Support & strength for Margie, Monica, Paul, Roy, Gena & Ruby
*Healing, support & strength for Stu, Cameron, Andrew, Gwen P, May & Clare
*Continued prayers for Florida, as our COVID-19 case numbers continue to rise, we hold all the medical teams in our prayers as they work tirelessly to treat people. May our state & our country see a decline in cases as soon as possible
*We pray that all people will act responsibly around COVID-19 & think of others, when out & about.
*We ask for peace to settle in the country & around the world
*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness in these coming weeks
Service Sheet for Sunday 30th August
If you'd like to follow along, with the service and readings, please click on the blue link below, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the service sheet for next Sunday 30th August.

We have attached it here, so that you can join in with the responses & follow along with the readings:  Worship Sheet for 30th August 2020
 

September Birthdays
6th - Stacy S
8th - Rebecca M
17th - Donald McB

Anniversaries
20th - Rev. Janice Ordination Anniversary

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.
Please check out our website; it is regularly updated & we have the links to all of our online services now listed; we also have our COVID-19 page & information about the church & how you can donate online.
Ongoing Fundraiser at 
Racewash 
Just enter the 4 digit code: 7070 
when you select your preferred wash 
God's Acre will 10% 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
Yard & Garden Landscape Team

Alan R | Gena T | Keith S

Special thanks to Alan & Gena, for keeping our beautiful garden watered & looking stunning each week. It is a joy to see it bloom.
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God's Acre MCC  

Worship Address:
700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482

Mailing Address:
PO Box 770240, Ocala, 
FL 34477-0240