Order of Worship Sunday February 18, 2024 10:00AM
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Year of Authentic Faith
&
Highest Praise
Hebrews 11:6
African Heritage Sunday Celebration
February 18th, 2024♦ 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………...We've Come This Far By Faith…........Women’s
Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise
✝ Praise Choruses...............................................Women’s Praise Team
Every Praise
God Has Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear
Come By Here
Scripture……...... Luke 4:14-30…………….Rev. Belinda Mpagazehe
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection…….... Be Like Him…………...Women’s Praise Team
Sermon........................................................Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation/Altar prayer………………………...Rev. Courtney Lackard
Invitation to Christian Discipleship …………………………………...
Praise Selection……I Have Decided to Follow Jesus………Women’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………………………………………………………
Jr Church Black History presentation…………………………………
Praise Selection...............God Provides ……..Women’s Praise Team
Benediction
Post Service Prayer with Deacons (by baptism pool)…………………
Standing Please
Praise Selection
WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH
We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord,
Trusting in His holy Word, He's never failed me yet.
Oh, oh, oh, can't turn a-round,
We've come this far by faith.
Just the other day, I heard a man say
He didn't believe in God's -Word,
But I can truly say that I have found the way,
And He's never failed me yet.
Don't be discouraged
When troubles come your way.
He'll bear all your burdens,
And turn all your night into day.
EVERY PRAISE
Every praise is to our God
Every word of worship on one accord
Every praise, every praise is to our God
Sing Hallelujah to our God
Glory Hallelujah is due our
God
Every praise, every praise is to our God
God my savior
God my healer
God my deliverer
Yes He is! Yes He is!
GOD HAS NOT GIVEN US THE SPIRIT OF FEAR
God has not given us the spirit of fear
God has not given us the spirit of fear
He has given unto us a spirit of power,
A spirit of love, and a sound mind
Wait on the Lord and be of good courage
Wait on the Lord and be of good courage
He has given unto us the spirit of power,
The spirit of love, and a sound mind
COME BY HERE
Come by here my Lord, come by here.
Come by here my Lord, come by here.
Come by here my Lord, come by here.
Oh Lord, come by here.
Someone needs you Lord . . .
Someone’s praying Lord . . .
Someone’s crying Lord . .
BE LIKE HIM
Kwabona kala thina so fananaye
(Kwaze) kwabona kala thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
So fananaye thina so fananaye
When he comes I shall be like him
When he comes I shall be like him
Oh oh Oh Oh Oh Oh like him
Oh oh Oh Oh Oh Oh like him
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 . . .
GOD PROVIDES
God provides, so why do I worry about my life
When you come to my rescue a thousand times
Every other voice it is a lie
God provides
God provides in ways I can't explain and can't deny
The little that I have he multiplies
Just when I feel he won't show up on time
God provides
He'll come through
When the clouds of doubt rain down on you
And test everything you thought you knew
Now you finally see what God can do for you
So tonight, close your eyes, there's no more need to fight
Watch God provide
God provides. It's hard to say when there's no food to eat
Or what you see feels all that life will be
And will this be another year of misery, for me
But my faith, can't survive on just things I see
And my feelings can't control my destiny
See God I only want what you believe, for me
So tonight, close your eyes, there's no more need to fight
Watch God provide
God provides (He will provide)
God provides (before your eyes)
God provides (oh, He will, He will)...provides
So tonight, close your eyes, there's no more need to fight
Watch God provide
God provides (He will provide)
God provides (before your eyes, He will)
God provides (whatever your need, I know that he will provide)
God provides (yes, He'll step right in, in the nick of time, yes He will)
God provides (he'll open the windows of heaven)
God provides (and pour you out a blessing, you won't have room to receive, yeah)
So tonight, close your eyes, there's no more need to fight
Watch God provide
Is sinking sand (x4)
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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#.
WEDNESDAY NOON BIBLE STUDY
Studying the book of Romans. Taught by Rev. Faith Tolson in person and online viz zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 89770793299
Passcode: 763764
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER
We invite you to join us for our Wednesday night prayer at 7:00 PM.
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.
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#.
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY via IN-PERSON & ZOOM
The Men’s Christian Fellowship Bible Study meets via Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 am. On the 4th Saturday join us for food, fellowship and Bible Study. Breakfast is served at 8:00 am. Bible Study begins at 8:30 am. If you can’t make it, the line will be open. Join us for a virtual breakfast.
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.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATIO.,N CLASS
Adult Sunday School happens on Sunday mornings. We start at 8:45am and go through 9:30am. Sis. Kathy Oliver-Jones is teaching 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
HEADS UP!
Men’s Breakfast is Back! Beginning on February 23rd at 8:00 am the MCF Men’s Breakfast will meet on the fourth Saturday of each month in Fellowship Hall for food, fellowship, and Bible Study. Pass the word. Bring a guest. Bring your child. More to come. Watch this space.
Giving Statements
Giving statements for the past year were emailed out last Friday. If, for any reason, you did not receive yours, kindly reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@gfccnet.org with your current email address.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The next grocery bag packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, March 1st at 12:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, March 2nd at 8:30 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours each day to help provide food for 100 families. To sign up, please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 or Linda James at 508-788-0611.
VOLUNTTERS NEEDED
We are seeking dedicated volunteer for our Driving Ministry. This essential role involves driving our church van to pick up and bring fellow church members to our services who may not have access to transportation. If you have time and willingness to contribute, please out to our Church Administrator, Lisbeth (508) 626-2118.
Message from Pastor Lloyd:
We have once again come into the winter months and a rise of not only Covid, but RSV, pneumonia, Flu and other respiratory viruses. It is important to not only be safe, but to help others around you to be safe. Some helpful tips:
1. Take charge of your own health and take measures to be preventive for yourself and others.
2. Keep in contact with your primary health care provider and follow instructions. If you are sick, we recommend you stay home and join us online for Bible study and worship.
3. Get vaccinated as your primary care doctor recommends, and get proper rest, exercise, and maintain a healthy diet.
4. Frequent washing of hands is recommended and avoid touching your eyes and mouth as these are contact points for spreading germs.
5. A s you arrive, ushers will assist you in your seating preference.
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