Order of Worship Sunday December 31, 2023 10:00AM
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
December 31st, 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
Presiding …………………………….....……Rev. Beverly Thompson
Processional………...Go Tell it On the Mountain…….……...…Men’s
Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise
✝ Praise Choruses....................................................Men’s Praise Team
When I Rose This Mornin’
Lord I Lift Your Name on High
The First Noel
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture…………..... Luke 2:22-40………...Minister Gayle Simpson
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection…………God Gave Us All He Had……….…….Men’s
Praise Team
Sermon.............................................................Rev. Beverly Thompson
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation/Altar prayer……………………………Rev. Richard Keyes
Invitation to Christian Discipleship …………………………………...
Praise Selection…………O Come All Ye Faithful……………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.)
Visitor Welcome………………………………………………………
Praise Selection............. …We'll Walk In the Light………….…Men’s
Praise Team
✝Benediction
Standing Please
Praise Selection
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
CHORUS
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
REPEAT CHORUS
The shepherds feared and trembled
When, lo! Above the Earth
Rang out the angel chorus
That hailed our Savior's birth
REPEAT CHORUS
Down in a lowly manger
Our humble Christ was born
And brought us all salvation
That blessed Christmas morn
REPEAT CHORUS
WHEN I ROSE THIS MORNING
This morning when I rose
I didn't have no doubt
This morning when I rose
I didn't have no doubt
This morning when I rose
I didn't have no doubt
I know the Lord will take care of me
I know the Lord will provide for me
and I know He will
Lead and guide me all the way
Yes, all the way
I woke up this morning, I saw a brand new day
I didn't have no doubt . . .
I felt like walking . . .
talking . . .
singing . . .
praising . . .
shouting . . .
LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH
Lord I lift Your name on high
Lord I love to sing Your praises
I’m so glad You’re in my life
I’m so glad You came to save us
You came from heaven to earth to show the way
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky
Lord I lift Your name on high
THE FIRST NOEL
The First Noel the Angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep
CHORUS
Noel Noel Noel Noel
Born is the King of Israel!
They looked up and saw a star
Shining in the East beyond them far
And to the earth it gave great light
And so it continued both day and night
REPEAT CHORUS
And by the light of that same star
Three Wise men came from country far
To seek for a King was their intent
And to follow the star wherever it went
REPEAT CHORUS
This star drew nigh to the northwest
O'er Bethlehem it took it's rest
And there it did both Pause and stay
Right o'er the place where Jesus lay
REPEAT CHORUS
Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord
That hath made Heaven and earth of nought
And with his blood mankind hath bought
REPEAT CHORUS
GOD GAVE US ALL HE HAD
Oh how marvelous and how precious is the love God has for the world
For He gave us a gift that would suit every man, woman, boy and girl
And it’s so good to know that God didn’t choose to give the world just any old thing
But He gave us His only son to come down and be our king. And you see . . .
Chorus
God gave us the best that He had
When He gave us His only son
He could have sent us an angel but instead
He gave us all He had
When I think about His precious gift, there is so much to be learned
For when He gave us His very best He expects the same from us in return
So why not come today and just give God your very best right now
Just give God your all and you will never, never, never regret. ‘Cause you see . . .
Chorus
God gave us the best that He had
When He gave us His only son
He could have sent us an angel but instead
He gave us all He had
Chorus
God gave us the best that He had
When He gave us His only son
He could have sent us an angel but instead
He gave us all He had
All He had
All He had
All He had
All He had
O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
1 O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant,
O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem!
Come, and behold Him, born the King of angels!
Refrain:
O come, let us adore Him;
O come, let us adore Him;
O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord!
2 Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation;
sing, all ye citizens of heav'n above!
Glory to God, all glory in the highest!
3 Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning;
Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv'n!
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing!
WE'LL WALK IN THE LIGHT
All ye saints of light proclaim,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Life and mercy in His name,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Refrain:
We’ll walk in the light, beautiful light,
Come where the dew-drops of mercy are bright;
Shine all around us by day and by night,
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Hear the Saviour’s earnest call,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Send the gospel truth to all,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
Why not seek Him then today,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Go with truth the narrow way,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
Come, confess Him as your king,
Jesus, the Light of the world;
Then the bells of heav’n will ring,
Jesus, the Light of the world. [Refrain]
Dear GFCC Church Family,
As we come to the close of 2023 and walk into the Advent season, I want to request that you consider a special Christmas offering for your church. Giving is behind this year and the expenses are ongoing. Please do your best to catch up in your giving if you are behind or even stretch to give a little extra to ensure the church is able to meet its ministry obligations and finish the year in a strong financial position. If you are not sure of your giving history please reach out to the Church treasure [ Ms. Carol Harrison] [ treasurer@gfccnet.org] and she will provide you with a copy of your giving history for the year.]
Thank you for your faithful support of the ministry and may this Advent season be one centered around our Theme: Christ the Savior is Born!
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
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