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Church Calendar
We are doing our best to bring worship & other church activities to you virtually.
June 2020
28th -
In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
July 2020
5th
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In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
12th
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In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
19th
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In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
26th
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In Person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available via online
Facebook
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Each day last week saw a massive rise in cases of COVID-19. Unfortunately, whilst this trend continues, the church will have to remain closed for a few more weeks yet.
As of June 21st 2020, the total number of cases stands at 97,291, a huge rise of 21,729 cases since last Sunday (14th June).
The death toll now stands at 3,161, which is an
increase of 230 deaths since last week; Marion county now has 390, which is
an increase of 84 since last week; confirmed cases still stand at 10 deaths, which is an increase of 2 since last week
Rev. Janice continues to check the figures daily and remains in weekly contact with MCC Head Office, clergy pastor colleagues and our board; she continues to review all official guidelines, and make an informed decision about when & how the church will begin to reopen.
In the meantime, we will keep doing what we have been doing for the last 14 weeks, which is offering the weekly recorded services online, until it is safe to meet back in person.
The church building remains closed to all for the time being.
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.
Please keep Rev. Janice, the board and your church in your daily prayers, during this time.
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We cannot Thank You all enough, for your continued financial support of God's Acre MCC.
Because of YOUR gifts of support, we can continue to reach beyond our walls and minister through the medium of YouTube, Facebook, Text, Email, Zoom, Phone, Newsletters & Mail
We are blessed every week, by 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.
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Board Members &
Lay Delegate Info
Moderator:
Rev. Janice Bowker
Vice Moderator: Alan R
Treasurer: Maureen P
Clerk: Gena T
Lay Delegate & Social Media Admin: Marina L
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Next Board Meeting
28th June 2020
Board members will meet virtually for the foreseeable future
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Don't forget to 'Like' and 'Follow' our God's Acre MCC page, to receive our posts directly into your daily feed
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God's Acre MCC
Website
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.
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GOD'S ACRE
SHOE DRIVE UPDATE
The Shoe Drive continues, despite us still all being unable to attend church in person yet. The team at Funds2Org are keeping on contact with us & they have extended our deadline, until we are able to get back together again & reach our goal of 2,500 pairs.
During the current outbreak, however, I am asking folks to please hold onto shoes for the time being; please don't drop them off at church, as we are not able to process them right now.
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There is a great deal in the news right now, of how Florida is having more and more cases of COVID-19, and that there is more to come.
We also have to overcome some people's negativity about the whole situation. I know that there are some people who just think nothing is happening and that it's nothing to concerned about.
Well, the truth is we do currently have a situation in Florida, that will end at some point; in the meantime, we have to do all the things that make us safe and what we need most, is to be as positive as we can be.
As we spend more and more time in our homes, we need to find a holy way to clear out negative thoughts, and emotions, during this time of waiting. Here is a short prayer that will help you clear out those negative thoughts, and feelings, from our homes and ourselves.
Holy loving God, I thank You for all that You have revealed to me, in all of my yesterdays, for I have come to know Your mercy and grace endures forever.
Redeeming Savior, I thank You for all that You will reveal to me, in all of my tomorrows, for I expect Your mercy and Your Grace to endure forever. Gracious, guiding Spirit of God, I thank You for all that You are revealing to me now; I open my heart to Your mercy and Your grace in this moment. May I learn to live in each moment for You and Your love, Amen.
I wish you all a happy and safe week; remember that I am just a phone call or email away, if you need anything.
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
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God's Acre MCC
Sunday Service
21st June 2020 |
To ensure the best quality sound, please make sure that your volume is turned up, or your speakers/headset are plugged in.
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As we are called to prayer this week,
we ask for the following prayers:
*Prayers of thanks for Rev. Janice; we thank her for her continued hard work, guidance & strength; for her leadership & for being our shepherd in times of trial
*Continued prayers of healing for Gwen in the UK & for her dear friend, who passed this week due to COVID-19
*Healing prayers for Megan after surgery, Nick K in the UK; the prayers of our members.
*For strength & guidance for all of our members & online viewers
*We ask for peace to settle in the country & around the world
*For our Moderator - Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, MCC staff, Governing Board & Council of Elders.
*Guide our world leaders to make good choices
*Guide our doctors & health care workers; truck drivers, grocery store workers & all front line staff; we ask for strength
*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness in these coming weeks
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Service Sheet for Sunday 28th June
Please click on the blue link below, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the service sheet for next Sunday, 28th June; we have attached it here, so that you can join in with the responses & follow along with the readings: Worship Sheet for 28th June 2020
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July Birthdays
3rd - Thomas P
13th - Wayne L
14th - Jon McB
18th - BeBe B
25th - Baby Remi (1st Birthday)
31st - Camille E
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.
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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
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Yard & Garden Landscape Team
Alan R | Gena T | Keith S
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Worship Address:
700 NW 57th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34482
Mailing Address:
PO Box 770240, Ocala,
FL 34477-0240
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