Worship Sunday, December 11, 2022 10:00AM
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
A Service for the Candle of
December 11, 2022
10:00 AM
Greater Framingham Community Church
Franklin and Park Streets, PO Box 629
Framingham, MA 01704
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor
PLEASE NOTE: All services are videotaped\livestream which means the camera from time to time spans the congregation and you may be on the screen.
Sunday Worship
December 11, 2022 Worship Service 10:00 A.M.
Prelude Minister of Music & Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise Felix Mwangi
Praise Choruses Praise Team
He Has Done Great Things For Me
What A Beautiful Name
How Great Is Our God
Advent Candle – Candle of Love Mr. & Mrs. Winlow Heard
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture Matthew 1:18-25 Deacon Lynn Moore
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Chorus God Is Praise Team
Sermon Minister Quincy Mosby
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection He’s Sweet I Know Praise Team
We Worship In Response to Hearing the Word
Tithes & Offerings
Praise Selection Go Tell It On The Mountain Praise Team
Benediction Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
PRAISE CHORUSES
HE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS
He has done great things for me
Great things, great things
He has done great things for me
He has made a way for me
Made a way, made a way
He has made a way for me
He will give you victory
Victory, victory
He will give you victory
I’m gonna be a witness for Him
Witness, witness
I’m gonna be a witness for Him
I’m gonna let my little light shine
Shine, shine
I’m gonna let my little light shine
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME
Verse 1
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
Chorus 1
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Verse 2
You didn’t want heaven without us
So Jesus You brought heaven down
My sin was great Your love was greater
What could separate us now
Chorus 2
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Bridge
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names
Chorus 3
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
Tags
What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
The splendor of a King closed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice, let all the earth rejoice
He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice, trembles at His voice
How great is our God
Sing with me how great is our God
And all will see how great,
How great is our God
Age to age He stands and time is in His hands
Beginning and the end, beginning and the end
The Godhead Three in One, Father, Spirit, Son
The Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb
You’re the name above all names
You are worthy of all praise
And my heart will sing
How great is our God
I'VE GOT THE JOY DOWN IN MY HEART
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart
I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart to stay
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart
I've got the love of Jesus, love of Jesus
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart to stay
I've got the peace that passes understanding
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart
I've got the peace that passes understanding
Down in my heart (where?)
Down in my heart to stay
GOD IS
God is my protection.
God is my all and all.
God is my light in darkness.
God is my all and all.
God is my joy in time of sorrow.
God is my all and all.
God is my today and tomorrow.
God is my all and all.
Chorus:
God is the joy and the strength of my life,
Removes all pain, misery, and strife.
He promised to keep me, never to leave me.
He'll never never come short of His word.
I'm going to fast and pray, stay in this narrow way,
I'll keep my life.. clean everyday
I want to go with Him when He comes back,
I've come too far and I'll never turn back.
God is (3x),
God is my all and all.
HE'S SWEET I KNOW
He's sweet I know
He's sweet I know
Dark clouds may rise
And strong winds may blow
But, I can tell the world
Wherever I may go
That I have found a Savior
And He's sweet I know
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
While shepherds kept their watching
O'er silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
There shone a Holy light
The shepherds feared and trembled
When, lo! Above the Earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth
Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And brought us all salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
Go, tell it on the mountain
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain
That Jesus Christ is born
That Jesus Christ is born
Your Church Needs Your Help!
God has given each of us gifts that He wants us to use to build his church and advance the kingdom of God. Will you pray about how you can give back to God and GFCC through service in ministry. We have several ministry opportunities coming open in January and we desperately need volunteers. Will you step up to the plate? Give the church a call and schedule a time to talk with the pastor.
Ministry Openings:
Serve as a Deacon
Individuals who believe they have gifts to serve others
Ministerial Staff
Individuals who believe they have a call on their life to preach and serve the congregation
Mission & Outreach Ministry
Individuals who have a passion to spread the word of God and serve the community
Church Council Chair
Someone willing to lead others in the administration of the church
Board of Trustees
Individuals will to serve the church with the upkeep of the church building
Livestream and Audio Visual
Individuals who can help with the technology to keep the church's message going forward to the broader community
Board of Christian Education
Individuals who want to use their gifts to ensure that Christian Education is taking place at the church
Board of Finance
Individuals who have experience with finances
Board of Youth
Individuals who want to work with our children and youth
Music Ministry
Individuals who would like to sing or dance in the following musical groups:
Woman's Praise Team
Men's Praise Team
Young Adult Praise Team
Anointed Dance Ministry
Children's Choir
Pastor’s Aide
Individuals who want to use their gifts to support the ministry of the Pastor and the Ministerial Staff.
Transportation Ministry
Individuals willing to pick up individuals in the church van to bring them to church on Sundays
We need your help! Respond Today
Welcome
We want to welcome an additional member to our Church Staff. Stephania Fleurantin-Theluscat will join our Central Office Staff as the Church Administrative Assistant. Please keep her in prayer and welcome her to GFCC.
The Advent Season
The Advent Season
An Introduction
Get ready for the world’s best news!
Advent Season, the four weeks before Christmas, is a time to get ready. During Advent, we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth at Christmas, we receive the risen Christ who comes to us in Word and Spirit, and we await with hope Christ’s coming in final victory.
Advent is from the Latin adventus, which means “coming.” Prophets announced the coming of the Savior: For a child has been born for us, a son given to us…(Isaiah 9:6), Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist, said of John: You, child, will be called the prophet of the most high: for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways…By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:76-79)
During Advent we become one with those who waited in darkness for the revealing of God’s light and who dared to hope that God’s salvation could come in the birth of a child. As we re-live the story each year, we gain new and deeper understanding of the meaning of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. We celebrate God’s gift of Jesus Christ and give thanks.
The Challenge of Advent
In our world, Christmas has become a commercial event. During Advent we are challenged to reclaim the customs that help us celebrate God’s gift of love in Jesus and to avoid or curtail those things that stand in the way. Gifts, cards, and parties need to express love, not obligation, and they need to extend beyond our immediate circle of family and friends to those who most need love and care.
Advent: Advent is the beginning of the Christian Year. Advent is our season of waiting and expectation. This is the time when God calls us to begin, afresh and anew the preparation of our hearts to become the clean and ready managers for The Christ Child’s arrival. Advent means that Mary is pregnant! The Biblical lections and the songs of Advent set the stage to allow our congregation to walk with us through this section of The God Story and another, “In The Beginning.” We are awaiting the fresh arrival of The One who will bring change into our lives. We are anticipating the coming of a new day, a fresh start and a different reality. We are living in expectation.
The Advent Wreath
An Advent Wreath can be a center of worship for both church and home. The wreath is a circle of evergreen branches, a sign of everlasting life. Four Red or Purple Candles, one for each week in Advent, are set in the circle. A White Candle for Christmas Day is placed in the center. The base is an Advent Wreath.
The Colors of the Season
Purple is the traditional color used by many churches during Advent and Lent because it represents both penitence and royalty. Blue, sometimes used during Advent, represents hope. White is the color of joy and festivities, a suitable color for the Christ Candle in the Advent Wreath and for Christmas Services.
Lighting the Advent Wreath
One candle is lit on the first Sunday of Advent with an additional candle lighted each week. On Christmas Eve the White Christ Candle is lighted.
Family Advent Worship
Families may have daily or weekly Advent Worship. In the Northern Hemisphere, Advent and Christmas come when the days are shortest. In Ancient times, especially, lighting candles symbolized hope both for the return of sunlight and for the joy of Jesus’ coming to bring God’s light to the world.
Tithes & Offerings
When you enter the church and when you exit the service, we have provided an "Offering Container" in the Narthex.
Please make your donations.
ÿ Condolences ÿ
Condolences to Kathy Oliver-Jones and family with the passing of her cousin, Clarence Robinson. Cards can be sent to 41 Violetwood Circle, Marlboro, MA 01752.
Condolences to Pat Whitfield and family with the passing of Pat’s Step-Mother, Mrs. Mary Coles. Cards can be sent to 594 Hollis Street, Framingham, MA 01702.
Condolences to Deacon Gerald and Jacqueline Hill and family with the passing of his cousin’s husband, Michael Young. Cards can be sent to 1612 Worcester Road, Apt 309A, Framingham, MA 01702
In Person & Zoom Ministry Resumes
We are happy to announce that Jr Church and JYC has resumed in person instruction at GFCC. With our new technology other children and parents can zoom into the class at the same time.
These ministries will meet on Sundays just after the Praise Time of Worship, approximately 10:15 AM. Jr Church is in the Alexander Room and JYC is in the Hill Room.
Please invite and bring your children out for Christian Education!
Teen Worship meets 2nd & 4th Sundays in the Heard Conference Room and by zoom:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82679560792?pwd=Zmx2TE1sZVBVZXFjem5OaS9GcFlXdz09
Meeting ID: 826 7956 0792 Passcode: 189375
MLK Worship Celebration
Sunday, January 15, 2023 @ 10:00 a.m. Live in Person and Online
Preacher of the hour: Evangelist Alleya Jones
Come Celebrate Together
African Attire Encouraged
2022 Church Directory
Church Directories are in the process of being updated.
If any of your information has changed please let the
Central Office know either
call 508-626-2118 or email
Does the church have your correct Email address?
We want to save the church money with the cost of postage having gone up. To do so we are sending out giving statements by email. Please a point to ensure that the church has your correct email address. This can be done by giving it to your deacon to give it to the Board of finance or emailing it to the central office. Thank you for helping your church save on expenses.
The next packing session will be Friday,
December 16th at 1:30pm and help to distribute on Saturday, December 17th at 9 am at GFCC. Please reach out to the Central Office,
508-626-2118 or call Linda James 508-788-0611. We will be feeding 75 families every other Friday, so we are in need of volunteers for an hour and half on each of these Fridays.
Save the Date
1st Sunday of Advent
10:00AM Service
Sunday, December 4th
In person & livestream
3rd Sunday of Advent
10:00AM Service
Sunday, December 18th
In person & livestream
Christmas Sunday Celebration
4th Sunday of Advent
10:00 AM
Sunday, December 25th
In person & livestream
New Year’s Day
Service
11:00 AM
Sunday, January 1, 2023
In person & livestream
In Person & Zoom Men's Bible Study
Men's Bible Study has resumed on Saturday, November 12th for In Person; Fellowship Hall, and by Zoom
Topic: MCF Bible Study
Time: Saturday, December 10th at 8:30 am
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83323676425?pwd=TVZlb1pXTlR6WjJLOTBSSHNsYXJrQT09
Meeting ID: 833 2367 6425
Passcode: 273584
Poinsettia Donations
The Holiday season is here. Placing poinsettias in our Sanctuary is an expression of the beauty and glory the Christmas season brings.
Help us celebrate the season by donating $7.00 towards the purchase of poinsettias. Please give your donation to any member of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry (wearing ministry name pins). All donations are greatly appreciated. Please plan on taking your poinsettia home after service on Sunday December 25th.
To our GFCC family, it is with grateful hearts that we sincerely say Thank You. We have been blessed by your words that have comforted us, your prayers that have strengthened us, your thoughtfulness, cards, kind words, and all the love you have shown during our greatest sadness. Know that all was appreciated and will always be remembered.
**From the family of Mavis Chung**
Annual Memorial Service
Sunday, January 22, 2023 we will celebrate the Homegoing of those individuals who have been promoted to glory during the calendar year 2019. The congregation is encouraged to come out to encourage those who have buried loved ones and affirm our hope that lies beyond the grave. Family members are invited to light a candle of remembrance during the service at that time.
New Year’s Eve
Watch Night Service
10:30 PM
Saturday, December 31st
Livestream Only
Christmas Eve Candle
Lighting Service
7:30 PM
Saturday, December 24th
In person & livestream
2nd Sunday of Advent
10:00AM Service
Sunday, December 11th
In person & livestream
In the event that we should get a snow storm, which would interfere with the Sunday Morning Worship service or weekly activities please look for a cancellation notice on channel 5 WCVB and /or a notice posted on our church website under the Announcements and Events on our homepage www.gfccnet.org. You can also check the church’s voice mail. If there is NO notice, that means we as a church are open for ministry. If the church is closed, go to our website for the service on YouTube.
The “After Chat" why not blog on-line with Minister Mosby about Sunday's sermon. Go to the church website or Facebook and begin the chat! www.gfccnet.org
TITLE: “I Got You”
TEXT: Joshua 10:8-15
"FIRESIDE CHAT" QUESTIONS
1. How important is it to trust God when we face uncertain circumstances?
2. Even if we do not know God's plan for deliverance, do we have the patience to wait on him even when the situation seems endless?
3. Why was it so important for the children to accept and follow Joshua as the voice of God after the death of Moses?
4. What is the significance of Exodus 14:14 in facing your life crisis?
5. If you were sitting in front of God, and he stated that "no man will be able to stand against you for the rest of your life." (Joshua 1:5)
Invitation to Accept Christ in your life
□ I accepted Christ today
□ I want to accept Christ into my life
Invitation for Membership (Please Print)
We welcome you as a new member of the Greater Framingham Community Church Family. If you wish to unite with GFCC, please complete the information below and submit this form to one of our Deacons, Ushers, or Ministers or drop it in the collection box in the Narthex.
□ I want to join the Greater Framingham Community Church and
I come:
□ Already baptized with Christian experience
□ As a candidate for baptism
Today’s Date: _____________________
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
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