Mourning and Rejoicing
This Week at Grace
NewConnections with Our Neighbors
Several months ago I was approached by a neighbor who was considering starting a new “home-school co-op” on this side of town. Not technically a “co-op” but they plan to gather some home-schooling families which will regularly take some time to collaborate together on lessons, all they needed was a space to meet.
They started meeting in our building this past week and will be meeting throughout the school year on Wednesdays! I’m so excited to bless our neighbors with the space God has richly blessed us with. Please pray with me for these 9 students and their families as they learn and grow together.
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The Wilson Family
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The McLain Family
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The Bleau Family
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The Lowrie Family
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The Stevens Family
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The Jackson Family
Sunday Livestream
Gather with us this Sunday in-person or digitally at 10am! Digital gathering will be hosted on our homepage (ocalagrace.org) and on our Youtube page.
Zoom “After-Party” Call @ 11:00am on Sunday
Since moving to a live-stream format we want to ensure we’re allowing time and space for everyone to connect even if they are feeling distant. To facilitate this we’ll be hosting a Zoom call at 11:00am on Sundays for those who want to connect, but aren’t comfortable gathering in-person. Click the link below to join the call.
Worship through Giving
If you would like to continue to contribute to Grace Church during this time, please visit the following page for information on how to do that.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, August 30 @ 11am || In-person or Online Worship Gathering
Sunday, August 30 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Sunday, August 30 @ 5pm || Zoom Group with Ryan
Monday, August 31 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, September 4 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
Sunday, September 6 @ 11am || New Sermon Series Launch
Sunday, September 6 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Sunday, September 6 @ 5pm || Zoom Group with Ryan
Monday, September 7 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, September 11 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
Fellowship News
Memorial Service for Bernie Lockstampfor
Grace Church of Ocala hosted a memorial service for Bernie Lockstampfor on what would have been his 65th birthday, August 24. This celebration was broadcast live through his personal Facebook page but should be viewable to anyone whether they use Facebook or not.
Equipping and Releasing Disciples (A story of pride)
Ed and his wife moved to Pheonix, Ariz. in 1994 and planted a church. He drew up a growth plan for the congregation to reach tens of thousands of people over the next 20 years. “It was all arrogance and pride at the time,” says Ed.”
Are you ready?
Death comes for all of us. Maybe we’re all a little more aware lately, but it’s always been true. The question we want to answer is: will we be ready? Join us this Sunday in-person or via livestream as we begin a new sermon series Living with the End in Mind.
This Week at Grace
Kid Nation joins the oldsters
This Sunday Kid Nation (grades K-5) will remain in the worship gathering with their parents throughout the whole gathering.
Staying connected is important and we’re working out how to stay connected in this time we don’t see one another as often. I’ve been doing regular Bible Readings over in our Facebook Group, which is a “private” group that we can share things in and will show up better in our normal news feed. If you’ve got questions hit reply to this email and let me know, otherwise I’ll see you around the group.
NEW Bible Reading Guide for Week 2
We’re starting a new sermon series Sunday and will be releasing a reading guide for every day of the week. Click below to download this week’s reading guide.
Sunday Livestream
Gather with us this Sunday in-person or digitally at 10am! Digital gathering will be hosted on our homepage (ocalagrace.org) and on our Youtube page.
Zoom “After-Party” Call @ 11:00am on Sunday
Since moving to a live-stream format we want to ensure we’re allowing time and space for everyone to connect even if they are feeling distant. To facilitate this we’ll be hosting a Zoom call at 11:00am on Sundays for those who want to connect, but aren’t comfortable gathering in-person. Click the link below to join the call.
Worship through Giving
If you would like to continue to contribute to Grace Church during this time, please visit the following page for information on how to do that.
Financial Report
Sorry (again 🙃) about the mix-up last week, these links should be working properly. You generously contribute financially to the work God is doing in Grace Church. We want to be transparent about how we are doing and so publish a report every month available on our website.
We are hosting both in-person worship gatherings. The video above outlines our reopening measures. The list below summarizes them:
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COVID-19 is still a health threat and should be regarded as such. Please stay home if you are unwell or at-risk.
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We have taken the following precautions for our worship gatherings:
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Gathering will be shortened with no time for “greeting"
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Seating has been set up in small groups (for families/friends) spaced 6 feet apart
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Requesting all those gathering (over 2 years old) to please wear a mask
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Kid Nation will be meeting outside under the pavilion
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No nursery is provided, small children must remain with their family
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No plates will be passed, offerings may be deposited in wall-mounted drop-boxes
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No coffee will be provided
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We will be providing:
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Masks for those who do not have one or have forgotten theirs
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Hand sanitizer stations throughout the building
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Clorox wipes for the bathroom door knobs
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We need:
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Your continued prayers
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Volunteers to help with Kid Nation
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If you have any questions or concerns please email office@ocalagrace.org or call/text Michael at (352) 421-1243.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, August 9 @ 11am || “Living with the End in Mind” Series Launch
Sunday, August 9 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Monday, August 10 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, August 14 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
TBD || Baptism Celebration
TBD|| Communion Celebration
Fellowship News
"The Largest Gathering of the Charis Fellowship Ever!"
Last week our Fellowship gathered together for a simulcast in-lieu of an in-person annual conference. You can watch the 1h15m video below!
Special "Guest" this weekend
I’m looking forward to Ryan Gagnon wrapping up our Refocus series this weekend!
Michael
This Week at Grace
Focus in the Scriptures
We’re starting a new sermon series next Sunday and will be releasing a reading guide for every day of the week. Click below to download this week’s reading guide.
Sign up for a Zoom Group
As we move to a livestream format on Sunday, Zoom discussion groups become that much more important. Take a minute now and sign up for a Zoom group to stay connected.
Sundays Live Stream
Gather with us this Sunday in-person or digitally at 10am! Digital gathering will be hosted on our homepage (ocalagrace.org) and on our Youtube page.
Zoom “After-Party” Call @ 11:00am on Sunday
Since moving to a live-stream format we want to ensure we’re allowing time and space for everyone to connect even if they are feeling distant. To facilitate this we’ll be hosting a Zoom call at 11:00am on Sundays for those who want to connect, but aren’t comfortable gathering in-person. Click the link below to join the call.
Worship through Giving
If you would like to continue to contribute to Grace Church during this time, please visit the following page for information on how to do that.
Financial Report
Sorry (again 🙃) about the mix-up last week, these links should be working properly. You generously contribute financially to the work God is doing in Grace Church. We want to be transparent about how we are doing and so publish a report every month available on our website.
We are hosting both in-person worship gatherings. The video above outlines our reopening measures. The list below summarizes them:
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COVID-19 is still a health threat and should be regarded as such. Please stay home if you are unwell or at-risk.
-
We have taken the following precautions for our worship gatherings:
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Gathering will be shortened with no time for “greeting"
-
Seating has been set up in small groups (for families/friends) spaced 6 feet apart
-
Requesting all those gathering (over 2 years old) to please wear a mask
-
Kid Nation will be meeting outside under the pavilion
-
No nursery is provided, small children must remain with their family
-
No plates will be passed, offerings may be deposited in wall-mounted drop-boxes
-
No coffee will be provided
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We will be providing:
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Masks for those who do not have one or have forgotten theirs
-
Hand sanitizer stations throughout the building
-
Clorox wipes for the bathroom door knobs
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We need:
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Your continued prayers
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Volunteers to help with Kid Nation
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If you have any questions or concerns please email office@ocalagrace.org or call/text Michael at (352) 421-1243.
Upcoming Dates
Sunday, August 2 @ 10am || In-person or Online Worship Gathering
Sunday, August 2 @ 11am || Zoom “after-party” call
Sunday, August 2 @ 5pm || Zoom Group with Ryan
Monday, August 3 @ 1pm || Zoom Group with Michael
Friday, August 7 @ 11am || Zoom group with Josh
Sunday, August 9 @ 11am || “Living with the End in Mind” Series Launch
TBD || Baptism Celebration
TBD|| Communion Celebration
Fellowship News
"The Largest Gathering of the Charis Fellowship Ever!"
Last week our Fellowship gathered together for a simulcast in-lieu of an in-person annual conference. You can watch the 1h15m video below!
Lakeland Church Revitalization Update
“Many of you have been asking us about where we are in our Lakeland plans and if COVID-19 has changed anything for us…”