God's Acre MCC ~ Weekly Newsletter
10th May 2021
Greetings!
Happy Mother’s Day today you all, and it’s a beautiful day to celebrate mothers wherever they are, here or in heaven. Mothers teach us wisdom; wisdom that lasts a lifetime.

One can become a mother to many people, we don’t have to be biological mothers, or even a woman, to be called a mother. 

I was preaching yesterday about the beauty of the earth; about how we should look around and see the beauty around us. God wants us to be observant, God wants us to have a good life. 
When we celebrate the beauty of the earth, we remember the words of the song that was that was played after my sermon:
“For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies; for the love which from our birth, over and around us lies”. 

We need to keep that song in our hearts, because it’s important to look out each day and find something beautiful that will lift your spirits, keep us positive, and upbeat.

We need to live fully in the moment each day and, as we seek out beauty, we will find God’s creation.  
Let’s not get too busy to notice the flowers; let’s stay connected to our church family, our own families – brothers, sisters, parents and children.

In the words of the hymn, by John Rutter: “Let us be the agent of God’s grand design, let there be peace on earth and joy in heaven; Christ, our Lord, to You we raise this, our hymn of grateful praise.” 

Have a blessed week, Amen 
In Christ

Rev. Janice

Rev. Janice Bowker
Senior Pastor | God's Acre MCC
This Week's Service
9th May 2021
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Song After Sermon
For the Beauty of the Earth
John Rutter
*Continued prayers for Rev. Janice, as she continues to guide & shepherd; we thank you for her hard work & grace these past months
*Prayers of healing & strength for Ed K & strength & guidance for his wife, Beverly
*Continued special prayers for baby Tate, who was born 9 weeks early, but is now growing & getting stronger every day. Please hold him & his parents in your prayers
*Continued prayers of healing, and answers, for Hettie; we also ask for strength for Bobby
*Continued healing prayers for Rebecca & Janine, as they both recuperate from surgery
*Continued prayers for Liz & her family
*Prayers for all of our church members & their families, wherever they may be in the world
*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
*Thanks for ALL essential workers, doctors, nurses, first & last responders, grocery store workers, utility workers
Online Bible Study
has ended for now; we will resume after Pentecost
Every year, our board set a budget, to help plan for the running of the church. Currently, we are not meeting our weekly budget and we need your help.

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 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

It really does mean a great deal that you continue to support God's Acre MCC.
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.
May 2021
16th - Online Virtual Worship

22nd - Online Virtual Worship

30th - Online Virtual Worship
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
May
12th - Elaine B
20th - John B
29th - Herb W

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
Don't forget that, during this time of social distancing, isolation and uncertainty, it's nice to have a chat, especially if you haven't spoken to someone in a while.

If you have a prayer request, a concern, maybe to pass on some good news, or just need to chat, remember that Rev. Janice is available.

Don't forget also to check in via our Check-In Tuesday on our Facebook page. Rev. Janice loves hearing from you all.
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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Turn on AmazonSmile
Open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile on your phone.
Did you know ...... that currently only 27% of Florida residents have been fully vaccinated?

Florida is 3rd, in the nation, in the rate of new COVID-19 cases, per 100,000 residents. (Orlandoweekly.com)

The USA is still on the Amber list for many countries that visitors are banned to travel to! These are quite sobering thoughts!

Week on week, we continue to see high rises of new cases of COVID-19, in Florida alone.

Florida COVID-19 cases currently stand at: 2,266,575 - that's another steep rise of 27,638 new cases this week alone.

In Marion County, cases rise to 31,059 that's a higher increase of 374 new cases this week. These are frightening numbers & the many variants are still rife among us.

Every week, we will keep saying the same thing:
MUST NOT BECOME COMPLACENT; we MUST continue to follow safety guidelines - we MUST Still Keep Our Distance - we MUST Still Wear A Mask - we MUST Continue To Wash our Hands - Don't Take Unnecessary Journeys - HELP STOP the SPREAD.

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.

We still have a way to go & we will reopen ONLY WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
Worship Address: Online Worship Only During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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