God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
On Sunday I was asking us all to lean into God, to pray more, and to ask for God’s help and strength.
I have certainly done that most of my life, because God is stronger than I could ever be. The more praying we do, the less time we have for worry; when we don’t worry, we feel better; when we feel better, we feel happier.
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I don’t know about you, but I think that’s a jolly good recipe for the rest of this week, don’t you?
Just because we are living in uncertain times, doesn’t mean to say that we have to be worried and sad all the time.
As each day passes, more people are receiving the vaccine and that’s means fewer people will contract the disease.
I believe this also gives us cause for celebration; so I pray this week, that many more people will be vaccinated and we will all start to begin to feel safer, both at home and in living our lives.
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May you all have a blessed week , Amen.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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This Week's Sunday Service
7th February 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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Online Bible Study
Wednesday's at 7pm
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If you haven't done so already, or if it's not your custom to support your church financially, we really do need your financial support.
We've made it very easy to donate online - whether it's weekly, or monthly; 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
It really does mean a great deal that you continue to support God's Acre MCC.
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If you'd like to follow along, with the service and readings, for next Sunday please click on the link below, where you be able to view a condensed copy of the Worship Guide for 14th February 2021
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Whilst the church building remains closed, for in-person gatherings, we are doing our best to bring online worship, prayers and other church activities, to you virtually. |
FEBRUARY 2021
10th - Online Bible Study - Week 2
7pm on Zoom
Registration Required
14th - In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
17th - ASH WEDNESDAY
In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
17th - Online Bible Study - Week 3
7pm on Zoom
Registration Required
21st - In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
24th - Online Bible Study - Week 4
7pm on Zoom
Registration Required
28th - In person Service Cancelled
Recording will be made available
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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
Next Board Meeting
28th February 2021
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers for strength for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd us through this pandemic; we thank you for her continued hard work, her leadership & grace these past months of trial & uncertain times
*Prayers of joy for new life in the UK; baby Wilfred joined the world this week to a very happy family indeed
*Prayers of peace for our country & our world
*Continued prayers for Paul, Roy & Betty; Val & her family in PA; David & Fred in CO; David, Tom, Gwen, Andrew, May & Claire in UK * Prayers for Hettie who is getting ready for surgery;
*For Ed & Beverly; our members & their families - may God give them strength, peace, grace, healing, guidance & wisdom
*Prayers for all having surgery & for pain relief
*For continued strength & guidance for all of our members & online viewers
*Continued prayers for our country, as we continue to see the high daily rise in COVID cases, and a new, more transmittable strains.
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*Help every person to know peace, patience & kindness
*Please keep the homeless safe, whilst they sleep on the streets; please keep the shelters & food banks supplied, os that they can provide food & warm shelter for them
*We give thanks for everyone receiving this newsletter and watching our services online
*For all the prayers on the hearts of the people that we don't yet know about; may God grant peace & healing
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
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23rd - Sandy 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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Don't forget that, during this time of social distancing, isolation and uncertainty, if you need to chat, have a prayer request, if you have a concern, or if you'd like to pass on some good news, Rev. Janice is available.
Don't forget to check in on Facebook too. Rev. Janice loves hearing from you all.
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Ongoing Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash, at Racewash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation 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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Cases of COVID-19, in Marion County, in the last week have risen again, to 25,348; that's a rise of 1,080 new cases in a week.
It in incumbent upon all of us to help stop the spread.
We know that appointments are available across the county, but they are filling up very quickly at Publix Pharmacies, CVS & Walgreens; please keep checking with them to book your place.
COVID-19 is still very rampant, in our area, especially with more new strains still being identified; these are being transmitted 70% faster that regular COVID-19. These new strains are very virulent and we really need to keep in our 'bubbles' to stay safe.
MASK UP - KEEP YOUR DISTANCE - WASH YOUR HANDS - STAY HOME - STOP THE SPREAD - LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE
It's still going to take several weeks (maybe months) before it will be safe enough to return to church, even with social distancing & wearing masks. The only safe practice, right now, is to continue offering the online pre-recorded services, for the foreseeable future. Please keep supporting your church, as much as you are able - it is greatly appreciated.
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Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240
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