God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter
5th July 2021
Greetings!
Good morning,

Yesterday I was preaching about how Jesus was not welcomed into his own hometown, and how the people didn’t recognize who he was, or even give him the time of day.

When we welcome Jesus into our hearts, it changes us, it makes us new. We are healed, we are saved, we begin a new life in Christ; when I see how the town’s people rejected Jesus, I’m very sad for them because they could’ve had a much better life. 

Let us not make that same mistake of not welcoming Jesus into her hearts. Jesus is our savior, our healer, and the one to whom we pray. Jesus is with us every step of the way. 
As we open our church next week, my heart is full to know that I will be seeing our precious congregation, and some new folk, once again.

I know that there are still some people who would still prefer not to come to in-person worship; I really understand that and we will still have an online presence, for those who prefer to stay home and those who don’t live locally. 
God’s Acre has always had a reputation of being friendly and welcoming to all who enter the church doors. 

As I finished my sermon yesterday, I prayed for you all to receive the power of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit; I also asked for healing for you all.

If you have any specific needs, please do not hesitate to contact me; I’m always willing to be there for you. May you all have a blessed week, Amen.

In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
This Week's Service
4th July 2021
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:
Song After Sermon
I Will Follow
Chris Tomlin

Only 12 seats available this week, so book early, to avoid disappointment.

The link will also be available via our Facebook page; the link will open at 7am US Eastern on 5th July 2021; it will close, once all the seats have been reserved.
July 2021 Services

11th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube

18th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube

25th - In Person at 11am
Don't forget to reserve your seat
View Recorded Service via YouTube
July
3rd - Thomas P
13th - Wayne L
13th - Gwen T
14th - Jon McB
15th - David S
18th - Bebe B
25th - Baby Remi (2)
31st - Camille E

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
Our weekly offering is still very much below the $1,000 that we need, each week, just to stay on budget.

If you haven't already done so, or if it's not your custom to support your church financially, please consider giving so that we can keep the church building running.

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 quickly and easily donate online, by clicking on the button below; online donations are quick, easy & save time. 

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.
*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she makes final preparations to re-open our church next Sunday; we thank her for her strength, guidance, leadership & faith these past 15 months
*Continued prayers for the people lost in the building collapse in Surfside, Miami; we are thankful for all the first responders, on scene who are looking for survivors.
*Prayers for Camille & Jane in CA
*Continued healing for Nick D; may he know the healing touch of God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit
*Healing for Jan W, as she rests & listens to the doctors & feels God's healing touch in her life
*Travel mercies for Gwen & Andy
*Prayers for Delores B, in PA
*Prayers of strength for Val B & her brother Herb
*For our members, their families & friends
*For our state, our country & the world
*Prayers for the USA on this July 4th weekend
July
10th - Gwen & Mary-Ann
16th - Sandy & Letty
24th - Rev. Janice & Marina
24th - Bebe & Murphy
What To Expect When You Return To Church

Things will look, & feel, a little different when we return to in-person worship; here's some of the things to expect:

* At first, seats will be limited & you will need to REGISTER ONLINE, to reserve a seat for you / your household

* The reservation link, to reserve seats for our July 11th service, will go LIVE MONDAY 5th July at 7am US Eastern.


The link will also be available our Facebook page, so be sure to book your seat early.
The link will close, once all seats are taken.

* The sanctuary door will open at 10:45am; please remain in your car, or in the parking lot until you are asked to come in & are ushered to your seat

*We are asking everyone to bring & wear a mask, whilst they are in the sanctuary, for the duration of the service, and the safety of all

*If you do not have a mask, one will be provided for you. We do ask that you wear a face mask - a face shield will not be acceptable on its own

* We will not be singing during the service, but will listen to music as appropriate

* We will be taking temperatures at the door, before you come in; if you feel at all unwell, and have a reserved seat, please do not come to church, but let us know so that we can give that seat to someone else

* Chairs will be socially distanced & you may not be sitting in the same place as you did before the pandemic; some chairs will be taped off & we ask that you do not remove the tape, or move the chairs etc.

* You will be handed a packet with single communion cup / wafer & hand wipe, for your use during communion; we will no longer be giving out communion as we did before

* An offering plate has been placed at the entrance to the sanctuary, so that you can place your offering in there, as you enter or exit the building; if you prefer, you may still give online via our donate button

* Once you have been shown to your seat, we ask that you remain there until the end of service, when you will be guided out in turn

* We will still be recording our services, so there will be space set aside for the camera
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
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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Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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