Order of Worship Sunday September 24, 2023 10:00AM
Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Church Theme:
“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & Majestic Praise”
Exodus 15:6, 11
Ministerial License Service
September 24th, 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
✝Processional Walk in the Light
We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman
✝ Praise Choruses.............................................................. Praise Team
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
What a Mighty God We Serve
I Get Joy When I Think About
We Worship You
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture............. 1 Corinthians 12 : 12-31............ Deacon Gerald Hill
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection...... We Need a Word From the Lord........... Praise Team
Sermon..................................................Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection…... I Have Decided to Follow Jesus...... ….Praise 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.)
License of Ministers
Presentations
Praise Selection............. Let the Church Say Amen…..….......... Praise Team
✝Benediction
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE
✝Standing Please
Praise Selection
WE BRING THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of thanksgiving
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of praise
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve
Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth adore Him
What a mighty God we serve
What a loving God . . .
What a faithful God . . .
I GET JOY WHEN I
THINK ABOUT
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - Oh! what He's done for me
VAMP 1
That's what He's done!
WE WORSHIP YOU
You’re the One, we wait on You to come.
We worship You, we worship You
Fill this place, Your glory on every face.
We worship You, we worship You.
We lift our hands, Lord, here in your presence.
We worship You, we worship You.
Forever, my Savior, I live to praise You.
We worship You, we worship You.
Heaven, come; Lord won’t You make us one.
We worship You, we worship You.
Fire, fall, come and consume us all.
We worship You, we worship You.
We lift our hands, Lord, here in your presence.
We worship You, we worship You.
Forever, my Savior, I live to praise You.
We worship You, we worship You.
WE NEED A WORD FROM THE LORD
We don’t need another political uprising
We don’t need another conqueror on the scene
What we need is a special
word, that will bond within our hearts
And give us direction from above
We need a word from the Lord
A word from the Lord
Just one word from the Lord
Will move all the doubts
And cause the sun to shine
And give peace of mind
Speak Lord, speak
Lord, we lack Thy wisdom and Thy understanding
Lord, we lack the very love You showed Your Son
Lord, we’ve altered in Thy ways and we stand so much to gain
So give us Your word Lord, speak Lord
We need a word from the Lord
A word from the Lord
Just one word from the Lord
Will move all the doubts
And cause the sun to shine
And give peace of mind
Speak Lord, speak
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
Though none go with me, still I will follow . . .
The world behind me, the cross before me . . .
LET THE CHURCH SAY
AMEN
Let the church say Amen,
Let the church say Amen
God has spoken, so let the church say Amen
Let the church, let 'em say
Amen
If you believe the word, let the whole church say Amen
God has spoken, so let the church say Amen
Lift your hands, lift your hands
God has spoken, so let the church say amen,
Oh, thank you lord
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Let the church say Amen
Let the church say Amen
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Make this your response... AMEN
To whatever he says ...AMEN
From the healing of your body... AMEN
To the raising of the dead... AMEN
No matter how you feeling... AMEN
Or how your world is reeling... AMEN
Battle on through the night... AMEN
Cause you're going to win the fight... AMEN
Even in the valley... AMEN
Or standing at your red sea... AMEN
Continue to say... AMEN
Cause your help is on the way. AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
I need you to say it... AMEN
When your dream is about to die... AMEN
Knowing that God is not a man... AMEN
He just can't lie... AMEN
In spite spite of what... AMEN
the devil does... AMEN
Know you've got a word... AMEN
That is come from above... AMEN
Faith must be... AMEN
must be what you say... AMEN
So open your mouth... AMEN
and say Amen today... AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
You and You and you say... AMEN
From the deacons... AMEN
to the mothers... AMEN
All of the sisters... AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
ENDING
He'll change it, rearrange it!
God said it! Believe it!
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Licensing of Ministers
A Service of Licensing
Pastor: Today we, as a family in Christ Jesus our Lord, install those whom the Holy Spirit has called to a position of leadership among us. Those who will be serving the Lord as ministers are asked to come forward at this time to be installed for that ministry in our midst.
(Introduction of ministers)
Pastor: Luke tells us in the Book of Acts that, as the number of disciples increased, complaints concerning the care of certain members of the body of believers were being overlooked by the Apostles. Therefore, the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the Word of God . . .” In order to respond to the needs of the people, they were asked to choose from among them disciples of Christ who were known to be filled with the Spirit and wisdom. Those chosen were then given certain responsibilities to fulfill in order that the Apostles could carry out their ministry of prayer ad the preaching of the Word.
God has called me, as your pastor, to serve in your midst, carrying out the ministry of the Word and sacrament. Along with this comes a wide responsibility of other ministries. In order that the ministry at GFCC might be full and a blessing to all, you have been called and set apart to assist in the leadership of the work of Christ in our congregation.
As ministers, do you promise to be faithful in fulfilling your calling to this position here at GFCC?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: Faithful attendance in worship and living out your call not only in church but in your daily life witnesses to the commitment you have made as disciples to Jesus Christ as Lord. Do you promise to let your light shine by your example?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: In order to be rooted and grounded in faith, the Apostles diligently studied the Word and devote their time to prayer. Do you promise to undergird our ministry through prayer and the study of the Word?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: To preach the word of God in season and out?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: Congregation, please rise and bless your members along with me as they are installed for service among us.
All: We recognize your ministry as ministers in our midst. God has chosen you to serve him and to carry out your duties that his perfect will will be done in the life of this congregation. We rejoice that he will bless you, and we promise to support you in prayer and to assist you in our actions in ministry. May God bless and anoint you for this service. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pastor: Go in peace, knowing God has blessed you and empowered you for service.
All: Amen.
Church Theme 2023
“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & 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 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 songwriters said: I seek a miracle every day and I want to Praise Him.
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Early Morning Prayer with the Pastor at 8:00 am on Monday mornings.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818 Access Code: 702588#.
Join Pastor Lloyd for Wednesday in the Word
Since Wednesday, May 17th, we have started the study of 1 Kings. The study picks up with David making Solomon king to succeed him on the throne. Solomon had mixed results, with his wealth and wisdom being known worldwide. He built palaces and cities, and a beautiful temple.-The house of the Lord did not match. But while on the throne, he also allowed idol worship to creep into the kingdom. And after his death, a civil war tore the nation in two. Successive kings were mainly terrible, and the prophet Elijah had dramatic confrontations with King Ahab, who could forget Jezebel on the scene. Join us Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207666279?pwd=UlJIMHBZNWg4UVhhOEFJc2hXbGVYdz09
You may also call into the Bible Study:
Phone# 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 872 0766 6279
Access Code: 021876
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
If you would like to be a part of a Morning Prayer group, you can just do so by dialing in to pray or request prayer. The line opens from 5:30 am to 7:15 am.
Prayer line: 605-313-4818
Access Code: 702588#
THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The New Topic of study is Romans. We continue to meet on Thursday evenings for one hour at 7:00 PM. We use Google Meets and the phone connection to refresh the platform information. Video conferencing is available.
Phone: 605-313-4818 PIN: 702588#.
JOIN US FOR WOMEN OF THE WORD (WOW) BIBLE STUDY
When: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
Where: Via Zoom
Time: We begin at 9:00 a.m.
You can receive the link by emailing
Ruby: rbee1952@yahoo.com or Belinda: lightinclay67@comcast.net
Or by calling the church at 508-626-2118.
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
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS
Adult Sunday School has resumed on Sunday morning. We start at 8:45am and go through 9:30am.
Sis. Kathy Oliver-Jones is doing the Adult Sunday school on Sundays. Min. Thompson and Rev. Dr. Courtney O Lackard are the leaders of The Christian Education class.
You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org
Save the Date
Our Grocery Bag Ministry has started! We will provide grocery bags every other Friday. If you would like to be added to the list please call the church office with your Name, address, phone number, number of people in the household, and email address. Please note that you must be able to be at your home to receive the groceries on a given Saturday morning. Also note that if you were on the list last year, you must still sign up again.
Service for the license to serve on the ministerial staff September 24th, 2023
10:00 am
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
In person & livestream
Ordination Council
September 30th, 2023
10:00 am
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
In person & livestream
Ministerial Ordination Service
October 8th, 2023
2:00 pm
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
Deacon Ordination Service
November 12th, 2023
2:00 pm
Deacons: Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
In person & livestream
GFCC has a limited number of convenient off-street parking spaces available.
- Guaranteed reserved space
- 3 minute walk to Framingham MBTA
- $60/month, lowest fare around!
Reserve and pay for your monthly space online:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The next grocery bag packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, September 29th at 12:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours each day to help provide food for 90 families. To sign up, please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 or Linda James at 508-788-0611.
Buy yours from Stop & Shop 19 Temple St in Framingham! Proceeds go to our Grocery Bag Program.
VOLUNTEERS-KITCHEN MINISTRY
Are you interested in being part of the Kitchen Ministry? The Kitchen Ministry is looking for new members to join the committee to support the Monthly Second Sunday Dinners and weekly Ministry Coffee Hour after service. Please reach out to Kendra Martin: kendrasmartin@gmail.com or text at 617-981-0660 if you’re interested in joining the Kitchen Ministry. Thank you!
Please pray for the following individuals who have answered the call to further service on behalf of the Kingdom of Christ and the Greater Framingham Community Church (GFCC).
CANDIDATES TO BE ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY
Minister Quincy Mosby Minister
Beverly Thompson
Minister Belinda Mpagazehe
CANDIDATES FOR THE LICENSE TO SERVE ON THE MINISTERIAL STAFF
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION & ORDINATION TO SERVE ON THE DEACON MINISTRY
Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
Why not blog online with the Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd about Sunday's Sermon? Then, go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!
To chat with the Reverend, email him at: janthonylloyd@gmail.com
Sermon Title: “Healing Shadows”
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”
1.Have you discovered the shadow anointing in your life?
2.How can you recognize "shadow anointing" in your life?
3.Is God working in your life in unusual ways of Love, commitment, and
generosity in encouragement, and service?
4.Have you seen evidence of a shadow of strength beside you?
5.Can you remember a time when ?
6.When does the shadow show up? What are the conditions for its arrival?
7.What is the connection between shadow anointing and the Holy Spirit?
8. Are you ready to report for duty in ministry?
Sermon Title: “Healing Shadows”
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
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 Greater Framingham Community Church Family member. 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: ________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Phone: __________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor
Ministerial Staff
Rev. Dr. Richard Keyes
Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard
Minister Belinda D. Mpagazehe
Minister Quincy Mosby
Minister Beverly Thompson
Rev. Liz Clinkscales
Deacon Board
Deacon Ruby Bishop Deacon Amanda Hyman
Deacon Karen Blake Deacon Marguerite Lackard
Deacon Addie Burgan Deacon Gloria Lee
Deacon Almarie Dawkins Deacon Althea Mondley
Deacon Lula Evelyn Deacon Lynn Moore
Deacon Robert Evelyn Deacon Tracey Bryant
Deacon Merrily Herring Deacon Patricia Phillips
Deacon Gerald Hill Deacon Ev Reynolds
Deacon Vernon Hines Deacon Annette Woodson
Deacon Jean Hoskins
Pastor’s Aide Ministry
Charleen Heard, Chairperson Anthony Lee, Vice Chair Sheron Daley
Donald Heard
Audrey Anderson
Lanita Butler
Willie Mae Martin
Gladys Calder
Virginia Nicholson
Miriam Sithole
Minister Beverly Thompson
Ashema Marie Kasongo
Sara Webb
Maya Brown
Cherie Phillips
Brendaline Willis
Judy Reed
Beverly Daley
Church Theme:
“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & Majestic Praise”
Exodus 15:6, 11
Ministerial License Service
September 24th, 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
✝Processional Walk in the Light
We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman
✝ Praise Choruses.............................................................. Praise Team
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
What a Mighty God We Serve
I Get Joy When I Think About
We Worship You
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture............. 1 Corinthians 12 : 12-31............ Deacon Gerald Hill
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection...... We Need a Word From the Lord........... Praise Team
Sermon..................................................Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection…... I Have Decided to Follow Jesus...... ….Praise 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.)
License of Ministers
Presentations
Praise Selection............. Let the Church Say Amen…..….......... Praise Team
✝Benediction
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE
✝Standing Please
Praise Selection
WE BRING THE SACRIFICE OF PRAISE
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord
We bring the sacrifice of praise
Into the house of the Lord
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of thanksgiving
And we offer up to you
The sacrifices of praise
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve
Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth adore Him
What a mighty God we serve
What a loving God . . .
What a faithful God . . .
I GET JOY WHEN I
THINK ABOUT
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - what He's done for me
I get joy when I think about - Oh! what He's done for me
VAMP 1
That's what He's done!
WE WORSHIP YOU
You’re the One, we wait on You to come.
We worship You, we worship You
Fill this place, Your glory on every face.
We worship You, we worship You.
We lift our hands, Lord, here in your presence.
We worship You, we worship You.
Forever, my Savior, I live to praise You.
We worship You, we worship You.
Heaven, come; Lord won’t You make us one.
We worship You, we worship You.
Fire, fall, come and consume us all.
We worship You, we worship You.
We lift our hands, Lord, here in your presence.
We worship You, we worship You.
Forever, my Savior, I live to praise You.
We worship You, we worship You.
WE NEED A WORD FROM THE LORD
We don’t need another political uprising
We don’t need another conqueror on the scene
What we need is a special
word, that will bond within our hearts
And give us direction from above
We need a word from the Lord
A word from the Lord
Just one word from the Lord
Will move all the doubts
And cause the sun to shine
And give peace of mind
Speak Lord, speak
Lord, we lack Thy wisdom and Thy understanding
Lord, we lack the very love You showed Your Son
Lord, we’ve altered in Thy ways and we stand so much to gain
So give us Your word Lord, speak Lord
We need a word from the Lord
A word from the Lord
Just one word from the Lord
Will move all the doubts
And cause the sun to shine
And give peace of mind
Speak Lord, speak
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
Though none go with me, still I will follow . . .
The world behind me, the cross before me . . .
LET THE CHURCH SAY
AMEN
Let the church say Amen,
Let the church say Amen
God has spoken, so let the church say Amen
Let the church, let 'em say
Amen
If you believe the word, let the whole church say Amen
God has spoken, so let the church say Amen
Lift your hands, lift your hands
God has spoken, so let the church say amen,
Oh, thank you lord
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Let the church say Amen
Let the church say Amen
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Make this your response... AMEN
To whatever he says ...AMEN
From the healing of your body... AMEN
To the raising of the dead... AMEN
No matter how you feeling... AMEN
Or how your world is reeling... AMEN
Battle on through the night... AMEN
Cause you're going to win the fight... AMEN
Even in the valley... AMEN
Or standing at your red sea... AMEN
Continue to say... AMEN
Cause your help is on the way. AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
REPEAT CHORUS 2X
I need you to say it... AMEN
When your dream is about to die... AMEN
Knowing that God is not a man... AMEN
He just can't lie... AMEN
In spite spite of what... AMEN
the devil does... AMEN
Know you've got a word... AMEN
That is come from above... AMEN
Faith must be... AMEN
must be what you say... AMEN
So open your mouth... AMEN
and say Amen today... AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
You and You and you say... AMEN
From the deacons... AMEN
to the mothers... AMEN
All of the sisters... AMEN
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
ENDING
He'll change it, rearrange it!
God said it! Believe it!
God has spoken, let the church say
Amen
Licensing of Ministers
A Service of Licensing
Pastor: Today we, as a family in Christ Jesus our Lord, install those whom the Holy Spirit has called to a position of leadership among us. Those who will be serving the Lord as ministers are asked to come forward at this time to be installed for that ministry in our midst.
(Introduction of ministers)
Pastor: Luke tells us in the Book of Acts that, as the number of disciples increased, complaints concerning the care of certain members of the body of believers were being overlooked by the Apostles. Therefore, the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the Word of God . . .” In order to respond to the needs of the people, they were asked to choose from among them disciples of Christ who were known to be filled with the Spirit and wisdom. Those chosen were then given certain responsibilities to fulfill in order that the Apostles could carry out their ministry of prayer ad the preaching of the Word.
God has called me, as your pastor, to serve in your midst, carrying out the ministry of the Word and sacrament. Along with this comes a wide responsibility of other ministries. In order that the ministry at GFCC might be full and a blessing to all, you have been called and set apart to assist in the leadership of the work of Christ in our congregation.
As ministers, do you promise to be faithful in fulfilling your calling to this position here at GFCC?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: Faithful attendance in worship and living out your call not only in church but in your daily life witnesses to the commitment you have made as disciples to Jesus Christ as Lord. Do you promise to let your light shine by your example?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: In order to be rooted and grounded in faith, the Apostles diligently studied the Word and devote their time to prayer. Do you promise to undergird our ministry through prayer and the study of the Word?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: To preach the word of God in season and out?
Candidates: Yes, and I ask God to help me.
Pastor: Congregation, please rise and bless your members along with me as they are installed for service among us.
All: We recognize your ministry as ministers in our midst. God has chosen you to serve him and to carry out your duties that his perfect will will be done in the life of this congregation. We rejoice that he will bless you, and we promise to support you in prayer and to assist you in our actions in ministry. May God bless and anoint you for this service. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Pastor: Go in peace, knowing God has blessed you and empowered you for service.
All: Amen.
Church Theme 2023
“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & 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 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 songwriters said: I seek a miracle every day and I want to Praise Him.
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Early Morning Prayer with the Pastor at 8:00 am on Monday mornings.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818 Access Code: 702588#.
Join Pastor Lloyd for Wednesday in the Word
Since Wednesday, May 17th, we have started the study of 1 Kings. The study picks up with David making Solomon king to succeed him on the throne. Solomon had mixed results, with his wealth and wisdom being known worldwide. He built palaces and cities, and a beautiful temple.-The house of the Lord did not match. But while on the throne, he also allowed idol worship to creep into the kingdom. And after his death, a civil war tore the nation in two. Successive kings were mainly terrible, and the prophet Elijah had dramatic confrontations with King Ahab, who could forget Jezebel on the scene. Join us Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207666279?pwd=UlJIMHBZNWg4UVhhOEFJc2hXbGVYdz09
You may also call into the Bible Study:
Phone# 646-876-9923
Meeting ID: 872 0766 6279
Access Code: 021876
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
If you would like to be a part of a Morning Prayer group, you can just do so by dialing in to pray or request prayer. The line opens from 5:30 am to 7:15 am.
Prayer line: 605-313-4818
Access Code: 702588#
THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The New Topic of study is Romans. We continue to meet on Thursday evenings for one hour at 7:00 PM. We use Google Meets and the phone connection to refresh the platform information. Video conferencing is available.
Phone: 605-313-4818 PIN: 702588#.
JOIN US FOR WOMEN OF THE WORD (WOW) BIBLE STUDY
When: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
Where: Via Zoom
Time: We begin at 9:00 a.m.
You can receive the link by emailing
Ruby: rbee1952@yahoo.com or Belinda: lightinclay67@comcast.net
Or by calling the church at 508-626-2118.
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
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS
Adult Sunday School has resumed on Sunday morning. We start at 8:45am and go through 9:30am.
Sis. Kathy Oliver-Jones is doing the Adult Sunday school on Sundays. Min. Thompson and Rev. Dr. Courtney O Lackard are the leaders of The Christian Education class.
You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org
Save the Date
Our Grocery Bag Ministry has started! We will provide grocery bags every other Friday. If you would like to be added to the list please call the church office with your Name, address, phone number, number of people in the household, and email address. Please note that you must be able to be at your home to receive the groceries on a given Saturday morning. Also note that if you were on the list last year, you must still sign up again.
Service for the license to serve on the ministerial staff September 24th, 2023
10:00 am
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
In person & livestream
Ordination Council
September 30th, 2023
10:00 am
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
In person & livestream
Ministerial Ordination Service
October 8th, 2023
2:00 pm
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
Deacon Ordination Service
November 12th, 2023
2:00 pm
Deacons: Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
In person & livestream
GFCC has a limited number of convenient off-street parking spaces available.
- Guaranteed reserved space
- 3 minute walk to Framingham MBTA
- $60/month, lowest fare around!
Reserve and pay for your monthly space online:
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The next grocery bag packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, September 29th at 12:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, September 30th at 9:00 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours each day to help provide food for 90 families. To sign up, please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 or Linda James at 508-788-0611.
Buy yours from Stop & Shop 19 Temple St in Framingham! Proceeds go to our Grocery Bag Program.
VOLUNTEERS-KITCHEN MINISTRY
Are you interested in being part of the Kitchen Ministry? The Kitchen Ministry is looking for new members to join the committee to support the Monthly Second Sunday Dinners and weekly Ministry Coffee Hour after service. Please reach out to Kendra Martin: kendrasmartin@gmail.com or text at 617-981-0660 if you’re interested in joining the Kitchen Ministry. Thank you!
Please pray for the following individuals who have answered the call to further service on behalf of the Kingdom of Christ and the Greater Framingham Community Church (GFCC).
CANDIDATES TO BE ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY
Minister Quincy Mosby Minister
Beverly Thompson
Minister Belinda Mpagazehe
CANDIDATES FOR THE LICENSE TO SERVE ON THE MINISTERIAL STAFF
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION & ORDINATION TO SERVE ON THE DEACON MINISTRY
Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
Why not blog online with the Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd about Sunday's Sermon? Then, go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!
To chat with the Reverend, email him at: janthonylloyd@gmail.com
Sermon Title: “Healing Shadows”
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”
1.Have you discovered the shadow anointing in your life?
2.How can you recognize "shadow anointing" in your life?
3.Is God working in your life in unusual ways of Love, commitment, and
generosity in encouragement, and service?
4.Have you seen evidence of a shadow of strength beside you?
5.Can you remember a time when ?
6.When does the shadow show up? What are the conditions for its arrival?
7.What is the connection between shadow anointing and the Holy Spirit?
8. Are you ready to report for duty in ministry?
Sermon Title: “Healing Shadows”
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16
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 Greater Framingham Community Church Family member. 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: __________________________________________________
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor
Ministerial Staff
Rev. Dr. Richard Keyes
Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard
Minister Belinda D. Mpagazehe
Minister Quincy Mosby
Minister Beverly Thompson
Rev. Liz Clinkscales
Deacon Board
Deacon Ruby Bishop Deacon Amanda Hyman
Deacon Karen Blake Deacon Marguerite Lackard
Deacon Addie Burgan Deacon Gloria Lee
Deacon Almarie Dawkins Deacon Althea Mondley
Deacon Lula Evelyn Deacon Lynn Moore
Deacon Robert Evelyn Deacon Tracey Bryant
Deacon Merrily Herring Deacon Patricia Phillips
Deacon Gerald Hill Deacon Ev Reynolds
Deacon Vernon Hines Deacon Annette Woodson
Deacon Jean Hoskins
Pastor’s Aide Ministry
Charleen Heard, Chairperson Anthony Lee, Vice Chair Sheron Daley
Donald Heard
Audrey Anderson
Lanita Butler
Willie Mae Martin
Gladys Calder
Virginia Nicholson
Miriam Sithole
Minister Beverly Thompson
Ashema Marie Kasongo
Sara Webb
Maya Brown
Cherie Phillips
Brendaline Willis
Judy Reed
Beverly Daley