Order of worship Sunday May 7, 2023 10:00AM

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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, May 7,2023 ♦ 10:00 am

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\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

We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman

✝ Praise Choruses.............................................................. Praise Team

He Has Done Great Things

When I Rose This Morning

Lord Prepare Me

We Worship Through the Word

Scripture................2 Thessalonians 2: 1-12..........Deacon Karen Blake

We Worship Through the Preached Word

Praise Selection...................The Blood Never Loses..............Praise Team

Sermon………………………………….Minister Belinda Mpagazehe

We Worship Through Prayer

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Praise Selection..................... I Go To The Rock. .....................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.)

✝Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed……………...Bulletin Page 6

✝Communion Litany & Holy Communion…………..Bulletin Page 7

Praise Selection................. Melodies From Heaven................. Praise Team

✝Benediction

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

✝Standing Please

Praise Selection

HE HAS DONE GREAT THINGS

He has done great things for me

Great things, great things

He has done great things for me

He has made a way for me

Made a way, made a way

He has made a way for me

He will give you victory

Victory, victory

He will give you victory

I’m gonna be a witness for Him

Witness, witness

I’m gonna be a witness for Him

I’m gonna let my little light shine Shine, shine

I’m gonna let my little light shine

WHEN I ROSE THIS MORNING

This morning when I rose
I didn't have no doubt (3x)

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
(3x)

LORD PREPARE ME

Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary

Pure and holy, tried and true

With thanksgiving I'll be a living

Sanctuary for You

THE BLOOD NEVER LOSES

Put it up to the greatest issue
Put it up to the highest mountain
Put it to the test
The blood never loses

Put it up to transgression
Put it up to recession
Put it to the test
The blood never loses

The intensity doesn't even matter
When the blood steps in things shatters
Your problems can't compete where they don't compare
The blood of Jesus can interrupt warfare
His children He never refuses
The blood never loses!
The blood never loses!
(Repeat from beginning)
Oh, I found the blood of Jesus
Can break through strongholds
Break through principalities
It won't lose

Oh, the blood of Jesus
Can protect you from wickedness
It speaks louder than words
It won't lose

People are gonna wonder how you're gonna win
Wonder how your end's gonna be
And you tell 'em

The blood's gonna help me win
The blood's gonna help me win

VAMP
Put the blood on it, The blood on it
The blood on it, The blood on it
The blood on it, the blood never loses

People gonna wonder how you're gonna win
Wonder how your end's gonna be
And you tell 'em The blood's gonna help me win

I GO TO THE ROCK

Where do I go when there's nobody else to turn to?
Who do I talk to when nobody wants to listen?

Who do I lean on when there's no foundation stable?

I go to the rock
I know He's able

I go to the rock

I go to the rock for my salvation
I go to the stone that the builders rejected
I run to the mountain and the mountain, he stands by me

When the Earth all around me is sinking sand
On Christ, the solid rock I stand
When I need a shelter, when I need a friend

I go to the rock

Where do I go, where do I go
When the storms of life are threatening?
Who do I turn to when those winds of sorrows blow?

And is there a refuge in the time of tribulation?

I go to the rock
I know He's able

I go to the rock

I go to the rock for my salvation

The Lord is the stone that the builders rejected

I run to the mountain and the mountain stands by me

When the Earth all around me is sinking sand
On Christ, the solid rock I stand
When I need a shelter, when I need a friend

I go to the rock

VAMP

I go to the rock (4x)

Yes I go to the rock (4x)

When the Earth all around me is sinking sand
On Christ, the solid rock I stand
When I need a shelter, when I need a friend
I go to the rock

MELODIES FROM HEAVEN

Melodies from heaven

Rain down on me, rain down on me

Melodies from heaven

Rain down on me, rain down on me make me in Your arms and hold me close

Rain down on me, rain down on me

Fill me with Your precious Holy Ghost

Rain down on me, rain down on me

VAMP
Rain down on me! Let it fall on me!

VAMP

Trouble don't last always

No no no no

It won't last always

Weeping may endure for a night

Keep the faith it will be alright

Weeping may endure for a night

Keep the faith it will be alright, right right

Trouble don't last always!

V Condolences V

Please keep Yudrey Mallares Allen and family in prayer with the death of her husband and father, Lamont Allen. Cards can be sent to 75A Taralli Terrace, Framingham, MA 01702.

Please keep in prayer Mary and James Bowden with the passing of their cousin, Beatrice Harris, of Pinebluff, N.C. Cards can be sent to 330 Washington Street, Apt 405 Dorchester, MA 02121.

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 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

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.

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 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.

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#

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#.

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

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.

Thank you!

GFCC AFTER CHURCH COFFEE FELLOWSHIP

On Sunday, May 21^st, 2023 immediately after service, our next Fellowship, hosted by Board of Finance & Church council will take place in the fellowship hall.

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!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, May 12^th at 1:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, May 13^that 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.

SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE TORNADO IN ALABAMA

With the recent tornado in Alabama, we want to remember the suffering and death going on.

We as a Church will be donating to support the victims of this catastrophe. We will collect money for victims Jr Church [our children] will lead us in collecting funds Mission\Outreach match the church's giving, put on memo line Hurricane\Tornado relief.

Please keep the people of Alabama in your prayers!

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Young Adult Ministry The YAMS Ministry will be in the narthex after service to sign up Young adults.

Please stop by the table before you leave.

Thank you!

Please keep Rev Lloyd in prayer as he is away this weekend in DC to perform a wedding.

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.

Why not blog online with the Minister Belinda Mpagazehe, about Sunday's sermon? Go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!

www.gfccnet.org

To chat with the Minister email, her at: lightinclay67@comcast.net

Sermon Title: “There’s a Song for That”

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS

1. How would you define spiritual disciplines?

2. Do you regularly practice spiritual disciplines? What are they?

3. Have you expanded these practices or added new ones since you

have become born again?

4. What are your favorite ways of drawing closer to God?

5. Do you practice these ways alone or are there times when you

practice the presence of God with others? When are these times?

6. How does practicing spiritual disciplines have an effect on the infilling

of the Holy Spirit in our lives?

7. Why do we need to practice spiritual disciplines?

8. Why do we need to practice the presence of God?

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: “There’s a Song for That”

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

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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