God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter |
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Good morning,
Happy Easter to you all. When we see the sunrise on Easter morning we know it’s not just a sunrise it’s not just the beginning of a new day, for many it’s a beginning of a new life.
In my sermon yesterday I was talking about how special Easter morning is; it has the special meaning for us all - the message is of New Beginnings.
The world changed when Jesus died and rose again; everyone was then given directly access to God; when we accept Jesus, we feel the move of the Spirit and that changes our lives for the better.
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When we are forgiven by Jesus, we are raised up, just like Jesus was raised up on the third day.
We begin again with new purpose in our life, and see the road stretching out before us, the road perhaps we haven’t seen before.
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It’s a road full of hope and optimism; our values have changed and we look to Jesus for inspiration.
We will never walk alone again, because Jesus walks with us; we are encouraged and we are blessed.
Jesus Our Savior has risen indeed, Alleluia. May you all be blessed this week.
In Christ
Rev. Janice
Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
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Good Friday Service
2nd April 2021
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This Week's Service
Easter Sunday
4th April 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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We ask for the following prayers this week:
*Continued prayers for strength for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd; we thank you for her continued hard work, her leadership & grace these past months
*Prayers for Rebecca, as she prepares for knee surgery
*We give thanks for Maureen, Alan & Sandy on our board
*Neil & Rachael B, in the UK, who are recovering from COVID; also for Patty in PA who also has it
*Healing prayers for Hettie - You know her needs God; support & strength for Bob
*Prayers of guidance for Val B - You know her needs God
*Thanks for the many who have received their vaccines; we look forward to being reunited in service again soon
*Continued prayers for all of our members and online viewers; may everyone feel the touch of God daily, in their lives
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*Please keep the homeless safe, whilst they sleep on the streets; please keep the shelters & food banks supplied, so that they can provide food & warm shelter for them
*For family & friends overseas; may they know that they are being thought of & held in prayer each day
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first & last responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
*For all of our members - we look forward to being back together again in worship - hopefully very soon
*For unexpected blessings - we thank God for the angels that bring them
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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. |
April 2021
7th - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
9th - Online BINGO at 6:30pm
Please register, no later than 5th April, so that we can send bingo cards out to you; see ad below
11th - Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
14th - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
18th - Online Virtual Worship
Recording will be made available
21st - Online Bible Study
7pm on Zoom
25th - Online Virtual Worship
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
25th April 2021
Board members will meet virtually
for the foreseeable future
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Online Bible Study
Wednesday's at 7pm
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Online BINGO
9th April 2021
6:30pm
Last Chance to register to play; we need to mail out Bingo cards, no later than TODAY, Monday 5th April you can emails us at:
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April
19th - Rev. Janice
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 Racewash Fundraiser
Just enter 7070
when you select your preferred wash & God's Acre will receive 10% donation
TWO GREAT LOCATIONS
3065 SE 24th Street
5199 SW 49th Court
More locations will be added soon - they are being built right now.
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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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Cases of COVID-19, in Florida are currently 2,077,032 - that's another steep rise in cases by of 37,970
In Marion County, cases rise to 29,081 that's a bigger increase of 335 new cases this week.
The age limit to receive vaccines has now lowered; many more of our folk are able to get on the list, or have already had their 1st vaccine. At Paddock Mall, they are registering people 16 years & up, so if you know anyone in that age range, please let them know, that they can go there to register & receive their vaccines.
That being said, we still have quite a few folk waiting for their 2nd vaccine. Don't forget to let us know when you receive yours. All over Marion County, teams are working very hard to get everyone vaccinated as soon as possible.
As Rev. Janice says, she feels a change coming & we look forward to a day - hopefully not so far away, when we can all meet up again in person, and worship together. What a day of celebration that will be.
In the meantime, we cannot become complacent; we still need to remain vigilant & do our bit to help Stop The Spread. Keep listening to the science - follow all precautions & guidelines.
MASK UP - KEEP YOUR DISTANCE - WASH YOUR HANDS - STAY HOME - STOP THE SPREAD - LISTEN TO THE SCIENCE
We will continue offering the online pre-recorded services every week and we ask you to 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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