Order of Worship & Communion for Sunday September 4, 2022 10:00 Am

Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

 

 

New Church Theme:

“Year of Diamond/Golden Jubilee: Blessed to be a Blessing”

 

September 4, 2022 10:00 A.M.

 

Franklin and Park Streets, PO Box 629

Framingham, MA 01704

Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor

janthonylloyd@gmail.com

 

Church Office (508) 626-2118   Internet: www.gfccnet.org

 

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.

 

Communion Sunday

 

 

 

LIVESTREAM – www.gfccnet.org/live

 

Prelude…Minister of Music and Worship Team

 

We Worship Through Praise…David Coleman

 

Praise Choruses…Worship Team

I’m So Glad

Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus

Praise Him

 

We Worship Through the Word

 

Scripture…Mark 6:30-33…Deacon Gerald Hill

 

We Worship Through the Preached Word

 

 

Praise Chorus…Jehovah Sabaoth…Worship Team

 

Sermon…Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard

 

We Worship Through Prayer     

Invitation to Christian Discipleship…Lead Me Guide Me…Worship Team

          

We Worship In Response to Hearing the Word    

 

Tithes & Offerings

Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed

Communion Litany & Holy Communion

 

Praise…There’s Nothing Like Your Presence Lord…Worship Team

 

Benediction…Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

 

 

 

PRAISE CHORUSES

 

I’M SO GLAD

 

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me 

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me 

I’m so glad Jesus lifted me 

Singing glory Hallelujah!  Jesus lifted me! 

 

When I was in trouble . . . 

 

When I was in sin . . . 

 

Satan had me bound . . . 

 

 

BLESS THAT WONDERFUL NAME OF JESUS

 

Bless that wonderful name of Jesus.
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus.
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus,
No other name I know.

 

There's power in the name of Jesus.
Power in the name of Jesus.
Power in the name of Jesus,
No other name I know.

 

There's healing in the name of Jesus.
Healing in the name of Jesus.
Healing in the name of Jesus,

No other name I know.

 

VAMP 1
No other name

 

VAMP 2

Jesus!

 

PRAISE HIM

Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him
Jesus, blessed savior!  He's worthy to be praised.

From the rising of the sun until the going down of the same
He's worthy.  Jesus is worthy.  He's worthy to be praised

Glory, glory, in all things give Him glory
Jesus, blessed savior!  He's worthy to be praised.

For God is the rock of my salvation
A strong deliverer!  In Him will I always trust.

 

 

JEHOVAH SABOATH

 

I shall not fear the arrow by day
Nor shall I fear the terror by night
The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?
(repeat with choir)
Whom shall I fear? (x3)

The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?
(repeat with choir)

 

VAMP
I'm not afraid
All is well, all is well
I'm not afraid
All is well, all is well

The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?

 

 

LEAD ME, GUIDE ME 

 

Lead me, guide me along the way 

For if You lead me I cannot stray 

Lord let me walk each day with Thee 

Lead me O Lord, lead me 

 

 

NOTHING LIKE YOUR PRESENCE

 

I.

There's nothing like Your presence, Lord
All I want is to be with You
There's nothing like Your presence, Lord
All I want is to be with You

II.
There's nothing like Your presence, Lord
All I want is to worship You
There's nothing like Your presence, Lord
All I want is to worship You

III.
You are God and we worship You

 

 

Condolences

 

Please keep Bart and Esther Mburu in your prayers with the passing of Bart’s Father. Cards can be sent to 1203 Grafton St, Unit 45, Worcester, MA  01604.

 

Please keep Norris and Celeste Garron in prayer with the passing of Norris’ brother, Chet Garron.  Cards can be sent to 32 Belvidere Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702.

 

Please keep Patrick and Deacon Almarie Dawkins in prayer with the passing of their brother, Nelson.  Cards can be sent to 62 Checkerberry Lane, Framingham, MA  01702.

 

Please keep Robert Battershield, his son and grandchildren in prayer with the passing of Catherine Battershield.  Cards can be sent to 104 Tripp Street, Framingham, MA  01702.

 

 

 

HOLY COMMUNION

 

When we approach God's Holy Table, we do so with respect and reverence for who God is. It is not done with noise, commotion, moving around, or confusion.  Please respect God by respecting His Holy Table.

 

 

CONFESSION OF FAITH

 

The church acknowledges as its head, God, the Creator of all heaven and earth, Jesus Christ, the Son of God and the Holy Spirit the Comforter. It acknowledges as brothers and sisters in Christ, all who share in this confession.  It believes that all of those who are committed to building of God's Kingdom and strive to keep His commandments are invited to partake of the Lord's Supper and that all such, with their families, are invited to the Ordinance of Baptism.

 

 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH:

“APOSTLES” CREED

 

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried. The third day he arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty:  from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Church (universal), the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sin, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

 

 

THE LORD’S SUPPER

 

I Corinthians 11: 23 – 34

 

 

Pastor:       For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you. That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:

 

People:     And when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, Take eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.

 

Pastor:       After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood: this do ye, as often as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

 

People:     For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till he comes.

 

Pastor:       Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.

 

People:     But let a person examine themselves, and so let them eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

 

Pastor:       For they that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to themselves, not discerning the Lord’s body.

 

People:     For this cause, many are weak in [Faith] and sick among you, and many sleep.

 

Pastor:       For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.

 

People:     But when we judge, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.

 

Pastor:       Wherefore, my friends, when ye come together to eat, tarry one for another.

 

All:             And if a person hungers, let them eat at home; that they come not together to this table, disregarding its purpose, and unto condemnation.  And the rest will I set in order when I come.

 

 

 

Thank You! For all the birthday cards and wishes, Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

 

 

 

Thank You

 

"The MCF Ministry would like to thank all of the GFCC disciples who volunteered to assist with the 26th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic.  The success of this year's golf event was directly due to the outstanding effort of our volunteers.  MCF and the Golf Committee are very appreciative of your kindness, and praise God for the success as we look forward to next year!"

 

 

Grocery Bag Program

 

The next packing session will be on Friday,  September 8th at 1:30pm and help to distribute on Saturday, September 9th 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.

 

 

 

The “After Chat with the Pastor" why not blog on-line with Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard about Sunday's sermon.  Go to church website or Facebook and begin the chat! www.gfccnet.org

 

 

TITLE: "Abundance During the Drought"

TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-16

"FIRESIDE CHAT" QUESTIONS

 

1.     What results from losing one’s moral abilities?

 

2.     What are the three forces that we are controlled by their influence if we continue in sin?

 

3.     What does entrance into the way of discipleship mean?

 

4.     What constitutes the fruit of the life of a disciple?

 

5.     What is the cause of spiritual drought in believers?

 

6.     What remedy can be applied for spiritual drought in the lives of believers?

 

 

 

 

Greater Framingham Community Church

Diamond \Golden Jubilee Luncheon

 Celebrating 50 years a Church and 30 years of Pastoral Leadership of Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

 Saturday September 17, 2022    12:00 Noon

 

The Warren Conference Center & Inn

529 Chestnut Street, Ashland MA 01721

 

Open\Outdoor patio seating

Attire: Sunday Best

 

Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Emmett G. Price III, Ph.D.,The Inaugural Dean of 

Africana Studies, Berklee College of Music

 

Music\luncheon buffet meal \surprises\art presentation'

 

Tickets: $35 for Adults and Children\Youth $15

 

To purchase tickets: Go to GFCCnet.org/store or for more information call 508-626-2118

 

 

GFCC Day

Celebrating 50 years a Church and 30 years of Pastoral Leadership of Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Everyone is encouraged to wear something Purple and or Gold

Guest Preacher: Elder Nicole Mason of Greater Mt. Calvary Holy Church

Purple and Gold Reception following the service in the Fellowship Hall

To God Be the Glory For What He Has Done!

 

 

GFCC Pastor’s Aide 29th Celebration

Sunday, September 25, 2022

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Barbara E. Headley, Pastor of Zion Community Baptist Church

Come and Worship and Celebrate our Pastor’s Aide 29th Anniversary!!!

 

 

GFCC Family Retreat

Saturday, October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 AM

Guest Speaker Author and Psychologist; Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery

TOPIC:  “Black Faith, Culture and Health; the Importance of Faith in Healing and Wellbeing

The Warren Conference Center and Inn

529 Chestnut Street, Ashland, MA 01721

Tickets: $35 for Adults and Children\Youth $15

 To purchase tickets: Go to GFCCnet.org/store or for more information call 508-626-2118

 

 

 

 

GFCC Youth Workshop

GFCC Family Retreat

 

 – Rev. Dr. Maurice Greaves

 

Saturday, October 8, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Maurice Greaves, Pastor of Global Ministries Christian Church

The Warren Conference Center and Inn

529 Chestnut Street, Ashland, MA 01721

Tickets: Children\Youth $15

 To purchase tickets: Go to GFCCnet.org/store or for more information call 508-626-2118

 

 

 

 

GFCC Men’s Day

Celebration & Worship with the Men of GFCC

Sunday, November 6, 2022 @ 10:00 AM

Join us in this Anniversary Celebration as the Men lead us in Worship with our guest preacher: Rev. Calvon T. Jones, Assistant Minister of Harvard Memorial Church

 

 

 

Invitation to Accept Christ in your life

 

We welcome you as a new member of the Greater Framingham Community Church Family. If you wish to unite with GFCC, please go to the following link: an online form for New Member registrations: https://forms.gle/fWm5eNJbQbwxhmSM6

 

 

 

 

 

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