Order of Worship & Celebration Sunday March 19, 2023
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Church Theme:
“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & Majestic Praise”
Exodus 15:6, 11
Sunday, March 19th,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
We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman
This Is The Day
I Love To Praise Him
The Lord Is Blessing Me
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture........................Luke 12: 35-48.........Deacon Patricia Philipps
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection..................... Unconditional..........Men’s Praise Team
Sermon………………………………….....Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection... I Have Decided to Follow Jesus. ...Men’s 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.)
Praise Selection........................ Be Right.................Men’s Praise Team
Please turn off all cell phones during Worship Service
Praise Selection
THIS IS THE DAY
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made
I will rejoice, I will rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it
This is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made.
I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM
(I love to praise Him)
I love to praise His name
(I love to praise Him)
I love to praise His name
(I love to praise Him)
I love to praise His name
I love to praise His holy name.
He's my rock, my rock, my sword and shield,
He's my wheel in the middle of a wheel.
I know He'll never, never let me down;
He's just a jewel that I have found.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name.
I love to praise His holy name.
THE LORD IS BLESSING ME
The Lord is blessing me, right now, right now
The Lord is blessing me, right now, right now
He woke me up this morning and started me on my way
The Lord is blessing Me, right now
UNCONDITIONAL
There is a love that's so complete,
When I came around it, it knocked me off of my feet
This love I found is so divine
It healed my body and soothed my troubled mind
The love of Jesus is what the song's about
And when it dwells within, it'll make you scream and shout – Hey!
I'm so glad that I have found
A love like this that turned my life around
Chorus
Unconditional! Your love is truly unconditional
Unconditional! I will let the world know
I’d like to thank You for the love You've shown
An unselfish love in which I have grown
You truly gave all you had to give
You even gave up Your life so I could live
Here's one more thing I need to let You know,
Since I found You, I let the others go
I’ll even tell the world how to be free
I’ll show them the kind of love that You gave to me!
Repeat Chorus 2x
Bridge
There is not enough words that I could ever say about You
But two words come to mind and they come without a catch
(Solo) And all this shows to me is there are no strings attached
Vamp
Unconditional Love!
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
Though none go with me, still i will follow
Though none go with me, still i will follow
No turning back, no turning back
The cross before me, the world behind me
The cross before me, the world behind me
The cross before me, the world behind me
No turning back, no turning back
BE RIGHT
When you see me singing my song,
(I just want to be right)
When you see me walking along,
(I just want to be right)
Chorus
Right, I just wanna be right
Right, I just wanna be right
Right, I just wanna be right
Right, I just wanna be right
When you see me singing,
(I just want to be right)
When you see me testifying,
(I just want to be right)
When you see me giving God the praise,
(I just want to be right)
When you see me worshiping the Lord,
(I just want to be right)
Repeat Chorus
Vamp
Be right,
Be right,
Be right,
I wanna be right
Right, I just wanna be right
Right, I just wanna be right.
Singers AND DANCERS Needed
The Pastor and the Minister of Music invite volunteers interested in singing and 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 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 just want to Praise Him.
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GIVING STATEMENTS FOR 2022
2022 Giving statements have been emailed to individuals. If you have not received yours please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 and leave your email address and it will be sent to you. Thank you for your faithful stewardship. |
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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#.
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY We invite you to join our Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.
Prayer Meeting: 7:00-7:30 pm Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818 Access Code: 702588#
Also, join us for Bible Study at 7:30 pm on Zoom. You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org.
We will study from the book of Samuel 15.
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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 from 5:30 am to 7:15am. Prayer line: is 605-313-4818 Access Code: 702588#
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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The New Topic of study is First Corinthians. 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#.
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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
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GFCC AFTER CHURCH COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
This is a time to mingle, meet other church members, make new friends in the church, and enjoy coffee\tea and pastries.
Join us after church!
See you all!
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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 with any interest in joining the Kitchen Ministry.
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Volunteers Needed
The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, March 31st at 1:30 pm, and distribution help on Saturday, April 1st at 9:00 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours each day to help provide food for 90 families.
or Linda James at 508-788-0611.
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Greater Framingham Men’s Christian Fellowship
Annual Scholarship Program 2023
Exciting New Support Groups Coming to GFCC
We are trying to engage the level of interest \need amongst the
congregation for the following potential support groups. Before we
move forward we need to hear from you. Please review the Support
groups and give the church office a call expressing your interest
Bereavement Support Group
For individual\families coming together to understanding the
grieving process and support each other.
Marriage Support Group
For couples to come together to support each other and gain wisdom
from those in long term marriages.
New Parents' Support Group
For new parents to come together and support each other with wisdom and parenting skills.
Assimilation Ministry
For helping individuals\families new to Metro West communities to learn about community resources and support.
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
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 Ministries
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!
Marie Van Brittan Brown (1922-1999)
In 1966, Brown was working as a nurse and living in a high-crime neighborhood when she invented the device. With the help of her husband, electronics technician Albert Brown, she developed the system to give her a view of her front door. The security system consisted of a sliding camera, television monitors, two-
way microphones, and four peepholes, according to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The sliding camera used the peepholes to capture images of people at different heights, while the microphone allowed Brown to speak with the person outside. She also installed an emergency button that would alert police or security if pressed. MIT also notes that Brown’s invention marked the first time closed-circuit television, or CCTV, was used in a security system.
Dr. Patricia Bath (1942-2019)
The doctor was also the first Black
female physician to receive a medical patent, the first Black woman to complete a residency in ophthalmology at New York University, and the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the US, according to NPR. She also received five patents throughout her career, all while advocating for racial minorities
in the public health sector.
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Sermon Title: “How Deep Is Your Religion?”
Scripture: Ezekiel 47: 1-6 and 1 John 2:3-6
“Fireside Chat” Questions
- Who is called to Salvation?
- Are we all called to sanctification? [To be Holy}?
- Is the call to service to every believer of a select few?
- How can we measure Faith?
- What does it mean to mature in Faith? Do you know the difference between Milk & Meat in your spiritual life?
- Have you noticed in your spiritual journey that routine has replaced the creative breath of spiritual vitality that the Holy Spirit gives?
- How deep is your religion?
- What are characteristics of Christians who have deep Faith?
Listening to God’s Words and 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.
Sermon Title: “How Deep Is Your Religion?”
Scripture: Ezekiel 47: 1-6 and 1 John 2:3-6
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
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Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
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