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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Church Theme:
“Year of Miraculous Out Pouring & Majestic Praise”
Exodus 15:6, 11
Sunday January 15th, 2023 ♦ 10:00 AM
Franklin and Park Streets, PO Box 629
Framingham, MA 01704
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor
Church Office (508) 626-2118 ♦ Internet: www.gfccnet.org
Please Note: All services are videotaped\livestreamed, which means the camera spans the congregation at times and you may be on the screen.
Worship and celebration
LIVESTREAMED: www.gfccnet.org/live
✝Prelude……….……….................................................... Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise Brother Felix Mwangi
Praise Choruses………………………………………..Worship Team
We Have Come Into This House
I’ve Got Victory, Over The Enemy
Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Spirit Of The Living God
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture……..…………Luke 4:14-21..........Deacon Althea Mondley
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Introduction of the Preacher......................Minister Beverly Thompson
Praise Chorus…............. Lift Every Voice And Song......Worship Team
Sermon…………………………………….......Evangelist Alleya Jones
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Chorus…….........Lord Prepare Me......................Worship Team
We Worship in Response to Hearing the Word
Tithes & Offerings: (Please make your donations when entering or exiting the church service. An "Offering Container" is provided in the Narthex.)
Praise Selection..............If I Can Help Somebody..........Worship Team
✝Benediction
Recessional....................We Shall Overcome..................Worship Team
Please turn off all cell phones during Worship Service
✝Standing Please
Praise Selection
WE HAVE COME INTO THIS HOUSE
1. We have come into this house, gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into this house, gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into this house, gathered in His name to worship Christ our Lord.
Worship Him, Jesus Christ Our Lord.
2. So forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Christ.
So forget about yourself, concentrate on Him and worship Christ our Lord.
Worship Him, Christ Our Lord.
3. Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Him.
Let us lift up holy hands, magnify His name and worship Christ our Lord.
Worship Him, Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Worship Him, Jesus Christ Our Lord
I’VE GOT VICTORY
I've got victory, Over the Enemy
And the world, Can't do me no harm
I've got victory, Over the Enemy
And the world, Can't do me no harm
Well the devil’s always a watching
He’s waiting on me to fall
but I’ve been through the storm, and the wind and the rain
And he’s still the same I know
I’ve been wounded in the battle
I’ve got battle scars to show
But I’ve come through the valley of the shadow of death
But I fear no evil at all, coz I got….
No harm, no harm
No harm, no harm
EVERY TIME I FEEL THE SPIRIT
Refrain:
Ev’ry time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
Yes, ev’ry time I feel the Spirit
moving in my heart, I will pray.
1 Upon the mountain when my God spoke,
out of God’s mouth came fire and smoke.
All around me, it looked so fine,
I asked my Lord if all was mine. [Refrain]
2 Jordan River, chilly and cold,
it chills the body, but not the soul.
There ain’t but one train that’s on this track,
it runs to heaven and runs right back. [Refrain]
SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me,
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me.
Break me, melt me, mold me,
fill me.
Spirit of the Living God,
Fall afresh on me.
LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING
Lift every voice and sing
Till earth and heaven ring,
Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise
High as the listening skies,
Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,
Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us,
Facing the rising sun of our new day begun
Let us march on till victory is won.
Stony the road we trod,
Bitter the chastening rod,
Felt in the days when hope unborn had died;
Yet with a steady beat,
Have not our weary feet
Come to the place for which our fathers sighed?
We have come over a way that with tears have been watered,
We have come, treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered,
Out from the gloomy past,
Till now we stand at last
Where the white gleam of our bright star is cast.
God of our weary years,
God of our silent tears,
Thou who has brought us thus far on the way;
Thou who has by Thy might
Led us into the light,
Keep us forever in the path, we pray.
Lest our feet stray from the places, Our God, where we met Thee;
Lest, our hearts drunk with the wine of the world, we forget Thee;
Shadowed beneath Thy hand,
May we forever stand.
True to our GOD,
True to our native land
LORD PREPARE ME
Lord prepare me
To be a sanctuary
Pure and holy
Tried and true
And with thanksgiving
I'll be a living
Sanctuary, oh for You
Help me say now
IF I CAN HELP SOMEBODY
If I can help somebody, as I travel along
If I can help somebody, with a word or song
If I can help somebody, from doing wrong
No, my living shall not be in vain
No, my living shall not be in vain
No, my living shall not be in vain
If I can help somebody, as I'm singing the song
You know, my living shall not be in vain
WE SHALL OVERCOME
We shall overcome,We shall overcome
We shall overcome, some day
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
We'll walk hand in hand; We'll walk hand in hand
We'll walk hand in hand, some day
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
We shall live in peace, We shall live in peace
We shall live in peace, some day
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
We are not afraid, We are not afraid
We are not afraid, TODAY
Oh, deep in my heart, I do believe
We shall overcome, some day
Singers and dancers Needed
The Pastor and the Minister of Music invites volunteers interested in singing or dancing to join the following praise teams:
- Young Adult Praise Team
- Women Praise Team
- Praise Team
- Anointed Dance Ministry
Please call the Central Office at (508) 626-2118.
Church Theme 2023
“Year of Miraculous Out Pouring & Majestic Praise”
Exodus 15:6 , 11; Psalm 8:1; Psalm 29:4; Psalm 111:3; 2 Peter 1:17; Psalm 77:4
Matthew 11:20-2; Acts 19:11; Acts 12:28; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Hebrews 2:4
God is doing a new thing and taking us to a new level. He calls us to seek him, and he will do miracles in our midst. This year we are praying for miracles in our lives, the lives of our families, and our Church family. As we pray and seek His face, we are going to give God Majestic Praise along the way. The song writers said it: I seek a miracle every day and I just want to Praise him.
ÿ Annual Memorial Service ÿ
On Sunday, January 22, 2023, we will celebrate the Homegoing of those individuals who have been promoted to glory during the calendar year 2022. 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.
MLK Wor ship Celebration
Sunday, January 15, 2023
10:00 am Live in Person and Online
Preacher of the hour:
Evangelist Alleya Jones
Evangelist Alleya Jones is a singer, preacher, poet, motivational speaker, and youth leader. She also is known for her love for fashion and art.
Evangelist Jones is an honors graduate of Mt. Zion Academy and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with an interest and focus in religion at North Carolina A and T University.
Evangelist Alleya’s religious foundation and faith were formed in Gospel Unlimited Church in Castalia, North Carolina. She comes from a loving and very large family. She is the middle child amongst eight siblings. Evangelist Jones recently celebrated her one-year marriage anniversary with the love of her life, Rev. Calvon Jones.
She seeks to further her theological training in order to cultivate her ministry and her love for youth; she desires to form a non-profit organization for adolescents and young women who have experienced trauma and hurt. Her ministry is rooted in healing and reconciliation for “the least of these.”
Evangelist Alleya Jones is, overall, a kind, joyful, and loving person. She is a remarkable person who has a genuine fire and love for God.
Come Celebrate Together!
African Attire Encouraged
In Person Attendance
Virtual Attendance
Church Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 10:00 am
The meeting will be held, in person, at GFCC’s Fellowship Hall.
The audio visual ministry apologies for the inconvenience of the sound of the watch night live stream taping of the services. We were disappointed in the snap flew as well. In the future we will try to do better. We once again welcome volunteers to step up and assist us in this ministry
Announcements
2023 Calendars
You may pick up a 2023 Calendar and
Daily Bread devotionals in the Narthex TODAY!
Volunteers Needed
The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, January 20th at 1:30 pm and distribution help on Saturday, January 21st at 8:30 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours on each of these days to help provide food for 80 families.
To sign up, please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 or
Linda James at 508-788-0611.
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 make a point to ensure that the church has your correct email address. This can be done by giving it to your deacon, the Board of Finance or emailing it to the central office.
Thank you for helping your church save on expenses.
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Early Morning Prayer with the Pastor
at 8:00am on Monday mornings.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818
Access Code: 702588#.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY
We invite you to join our Wednesday Night
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.
Prayer Meeting: 7:00-7:30pm
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818
Access Code: 702588#
Also, join us for Bible Study at 7:30pm on Zoom. You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org.
We will study from the book of 2 Samuel 5.
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
If you would like to be a part of a Morning Prayer group, you can do so by dialing in to pray or request prayer. The line opens at 5:30am to 7:15am.
Prayer line: is 605-313-4818
Access Code: 702588#
THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
New Topic of study is First Corinthians. We continue to meet on Thursday evenings for one hour at 7:00 PM. To refresh the platform information, we are using Google Meets and utilizing the phone connection. The video conferencing is available.
Phone: 605-313-4818 PIN: 702588#
Men's Bible Study via In Person & Zoom
Men's Bible Study has resumed on Saturdays at 8:30 am
in the Fellowship Hall and by Zoom.
Topic: MCF Bible Study
You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org.
GFCC KNITTING MINISTRY
We invite you to participate in our new Knitting Ministry. Let’s get together for a time of fellowship as we knit and crochet hats and scarves for the needy, sick, and shut-in. All are welcome.
We will teach you if you’re unable to knit or crochet. We will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.
Our first group session will be February 8, 2023, at 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
If you‘re interested in participating in the ministry, please call Grayce Stead at 508-429-0414.
CONDOLENCES
• Please keep Angela and Marva Goddard and family in prayer with the passing of their mother, Kathleen Goddard, of Saint John, Barbados. Cards can be sent to 74 Mountain Gate Road, Ashland, MA 01721.
• Please keep Oswald (OJ) and Cecil James and family in prayer with the passing of their cousin, Vincere Joseph. Cards can be sent to 93 Grand Street, Apt. 41, Worcester, MA 01610.
• Please keep Donald and Charlene Heard and family in prayer with the passing of their aunt, Willie Mae Mays. Cards can be sent to 82 Ridge Street, Millis, MA 02054.
• Please keep Rev. Courtney and Deacon Marguerite Lackard and family in prayer with the passing of the matriarch of their family, Gloria Patzy Cunningham. Cards can be sent to 9 Montgomery Drive, Framingham, MA 01701.
• Please keep Deacon Karen and Vergel Blake and family in prayer with the passing of Vergel’s cousin and godson, Alrick Blake of Florida. Cards can be sent to 3 Bayberry Road, Natick, MA 01760.
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 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
Church Meetings
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! Please respond TODAY!
Why not blog on-line with the Evangelist Alleya Jones about Sunday's sermon? Go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!
To chat with the Evangelist email her at:
Alleya.fuddin@gmail.com
Listening to God’s Word and to God’s messages for you. Make a few personal notes as you listen. Revisit your notes during quiet time spent with the Lord over the coming week. Allow God to crystallize His truths in your life.
Main ideas of the Sermon:
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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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Phone: __________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
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