God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter
21st February 2022
Greetings!
Yesterday I was preaching about leaning into God. Life can be overwhelming sometimes, but when we lean into God, it makes a difference.

In my sermon we saw how Joseph, was up against all types of adversity, but he didn’t give up; he was knocked down, but he was not knocked out. He relied on the strength of God, not his own strength, to get him through his hard times.

When his burden was too heavy to carry, God helped him with that; Joseph leaned into God when he didn’t have the answers.  
We too need to learn to lean into God; we need God’s presence in our life; God’s peace becomes our refuge and our shield. We are God’s children; God loves us more than anyone; don’t let us lose sight of the power of God.

Let’s not lose sight of who God is. We need to pray bold, specific prayers; we have seen the wonders of how God has answered prayers this week alone; we have had our prayer warriors out praying for two people within our community. 
Never underestimate the power of prayer. We need God’s strength to go before us and carry us when life is too hard, and we can’t go on. If we begin, and end, a journey with God we will never walk alone. 
Proverbs 3:5, 6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
May God bless you all this week, and let us pass the blessing onto others Amen.
 
In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
Sunday's Service
20th February 2022
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Online Worship Only Due to COVID-19 / Omicron; we will keep you updated & hope to reopen as soon as possible.

February 2022
23rd - Online Meditation
5pm US Eastern / 10pm UK
See link in newsletter

27th - Online Worship Only
Available via YouTube, Facebook &
our Website

March 2022
2nd - Ash Wednesday - Lent Begins
Drive Thru Ashes Available
5pm to 6pm

6th - Lent 1 - Online Worship Only
Available via YouTube, Facebook &
our Website

13th - Lent 2 - Online Worship Only
Available via YouTube, Facebook &
our Website

20th - Lent 3 - Online Worship Only
Available via YouTube, Facebook &
our Website

27th - Lent 4 - Online Worship Only
Available via YouTube, Facebook &
our Website

Links for all online events, will be published closer to the time.
Ash Wednesday
March 2nd 2022
5pm to 6pm

Rev. Janice will be available, at the church, to administer Ashes, for Ash Wednesday, between:
5pm & 6pm

Just drive up & receive your Ashes
We ask that you please wear a mask

There will not be a service this year, just Ashes.
Please Help Us Raise Funds for
 God's Acre MCC

Every time you use a Racewash Car Wash, you can help God's Acre. Whichever wash, or location, you choose please also select the CHARITY BUTTON and enter 7070

God's Acre will then receive 10% back from every wash that uses this special number; please tell your friends & family - it's quick & easy to do. THANK YOU - EVERY CENT HELPS
Online Meditation
23rd February 2022
5pm US Eastern / 10pm UK

All are welcome to join Rev. Janice, via Zoom, for our monthly Meditation Session

Huge thanks to Alan & Keith, who spent time at church this week, cleaning the gutters, painting the fence & trimming the greenery, that had been damaged in the recent hard freeze.

Your hard work is greatly appreciated. The church looks much cleaner now.
*Continued prayers of strength for Rev. Janice, as she guides our church with grace & faithfulness; we greatly appreciate ALL that she does, as she serves God & God's Acre MCC
*Prayers of strength for Anne Marie (Camille's sister), who has received a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis; may she know the love of God surrounding her & her family at this time
*Special prayer request for Sandy B's nephew - Trevin; he was in an horrific accident this last weekend & needed surgery for multiple injuries. His surgery went well & vitals are looking good. Please keep him in prayer as he starts on the road to recovery; God is indeed good & prayer really does work
*Continued comfort for Skip & Sandy M as they continue to mourn the loss of Lucille
*Continued prayers of healing for Susan Steinle, who is now home from hospital, awaiting further tests
*Prayers of healing for Doreen S & strength for her partner Ginny
*Continued pain relief, healing & comfort for Jean & Harry, Kenneth, Bob J, Frank & Elaine B
*Continued healing prayers for Caroline & strength for Liz & the family, in the UK; YOU know their needs God
*Continued prayers for Tom B, Hettie, Bob, Paul G & Roy, Mary Jane, Val & her family, Pat, Virginia, Chloe, Eileen & Irene, Toni P; the Staffords
*All who watch our services online
*Continued prayers for our world & all caught up in fighting, severe weather, illness & famine
We know that times are tough; however, even $5, $10 or $20, received regularly can (and does) make a difference.

We have made it very easy to donate, either by mailing a check or using our online option. You can easily donate online, by clicking on the button below

Or, 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

The God's Acre Board members thank YOU for supporting your church with your finances.
February Birthdays
23rd - Sandy B

March Birthdays
14th - Jane BB

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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God's Acre MCC, Inc
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Mailing Address: PO Box 770240, Ocala, FL 34477-0240