Worship & Celebration Sunday April 16, 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, April 16, 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
✝Prelude……….……….....................................................Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman
✝ Praise Choruses...............................................................Praise Team
We’ve Come This Far By Faith
Oh Give Thanks
You Are The Living Word
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture.............................. John 21: 1-14..............Deacon Gloria Lee
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection............ More Than Anything...................... Praise Team
Sermon…………………………………..........Rev. Courtney Lackard
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection............... Don’t Do It Without Me............... 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........................ Thank You Lord ...................Praise Team
✝Benediction
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE
✝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.
OH GIVE THANKS
Oh give thanks unto the Lord
For He is good, He is good
Oh give thanks unto the Lord
For He is good, He is good
For He is worthy, worthy
He is good, yes He is good
For He is worthy, worthy
He is good, yes He is good
YOU ARE THE LIVING WORD
Bread of heaven sent down from glory
Many things you were on earth
A holy king, a carpenter
You are the living word
(repeat)
Awesome ruler, gentle redeemer
God with us, the living truth
And what a friend we have in You
You are the living word
(repeat)
Jesus, Jesus, that’s what we call You
Manger born but on a tree
You died to save humanity
You are the living word!
(repeat 4x)
Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh!
Oh! Oh!
You are the living word!
(repeat)
Jesus, Jesus, that’s what we call You
Jesus, Jesus, oh, oh, oh!
You are the living word!
(repeat)
MORE THAN ANYTHING
I lift my hands in total adoration unto You.
You reign on the throne for You are God and God alone.
Because of You my cloudy days are gone.
I can sing to You this song.
I just want to say that I love You more than anything.
Love me in Your arms.
You are my shelter from the storm
When all my friends were gone
You were right there all along
I’ve never known a love like this before.
I just want to say that I love You more than anything.
I love You Jesus. I worship and adore You.
Just want to tell You, Lord I love You more than anything.
DON'T DO IT WITHOUT ME
Lord whatever You're doing in this season
Please don't do it without me
Don't do it without me
Lord, if you're healing, healing in this season
Please don't do it without me
Don't do it without me
Lord, if you're blessing, blessing in this season
Please don't do it without me
Don't do it without me
VAMP Don't do it without me
THANK YOU LORD
Tragedies are common place
All kinds of diseases, people are slipping away
Economics down, people can't get enough pay
But as for me all I can say is
Thank you Lord for all you've done for me
Folks without homes living out in the streets
and the drug habit some say, they just can't beat Muggers and robbers, no place seems to be safe
But You've been my protection every step of the way and I want to say thank you Lord for all You've done for me
(It could have been me) thank you
(Outdoors) thank you
(With no food) thank you
(And no clothes) thank you
(Or left alone) thank you
(Without a friend) thank you
(Or just another tragic number) thank you (With a tragic end) thank you (But you didn't see fit) thank you
(To let none of the things be) thank you (Cause everyday by your power) thank you
(Your keep on keeping me) thank you
(And I want to say) thank you
I wanna to say thank you for love
Thank you for your power
Thank you for your protection
Every hour
V Condolences V
Please keep Gaye Brown-Hymon and family in prayer with the passing of her husband, Ricky Hymon. The arrangements are as follows: Sunday April 22nd, 2023 at GFCC: Viewing at 10:00 am and service at 11:00 am. Cards can be sent to 189 Eaton Road Framingham, MA 01701.
Please keep Former members Regina & Al Cantitzer in prayer with the death of Reginald's twin brother.
Please keep Esther Jones Cowan & Sherman Cowan in prayer with the passing of Esther's mother, Kay Grimes. Cards can be sent to 23 Waconah Road Worcester MA 01609.
Please keep Lisa Higdon and family in prayer with the passing of her
sister Virginia Mae Duncan of Georgia as well her first cousin Ernest T. Harkins. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Cards can be sent to 17 Sargent Avenue, Apt 1 Somerville MA 02145.
Please keep Deacon Pat and Jesse Phillips and family in prayer with the passing of Jesse’s Aunt Rosamae Hamilton in Natchitoches (Nagitoch) Louisiana. Cards can be sent to 148 Prospect Street Framingham MA 01701.
Please keep Deacon Pat and Jesse Phillips and family in prayer with the passing of Deacon Pat's Uncle, Roberto Rocher of Boston. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Cards can be sent to 148 Prospect Street Framingham MA 01701.
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.
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.
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.
GFCC AFTER CHURCH COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Today Sunday, April 16th, 2023 immediately after service, our first Fellowship, hosted by Deacon Ministry 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, April 28th at 1:30 pm, and distribution help on Saturday, April 29th at 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!
BAPTISM AND RIGHT HAND FELLOWSHIP
The next Baptism will take place on Sunday, April 30th, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. and the Right hand of Fellowship will follow at the 10:00 a.m. service on the same day.
The congregation is encouraged to come out.
aNNOUNCEMENTs FOR THE BULLETIN
The Central Office would like to remind that the announcements to be published in the bulletin should be submitted though the following email address: assistant@gfccnet.org by Tuesday of a given week.
Thank you.
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.
Greater Framingham Community Church (GFCC) has Resumed In-person worship services. The Church is OPEN!
Please note the following:
1. Our order of service will remain as it has been for the past two years.
2. Online worship will continue as it has been during COVID.
3. Seating for everyone will be on the main floor at your own discretion.
4. We will have seating for those who want to sit by families or
sit in their own socially distance bubble. We will also have seating
for those who wish to sit socially distant from others, and open
seating.
5. As you arrive, ushers will assist you in your seating preference.
6. MASK are REQUIRED to be worn in the GFCC sanctuary and
building during all church services.
7. MASK EXCEPTIONS during church services are for Clergy in the Pulpit, Choir, and Musicians in the pulpit area, and Speakers at the main floor Podium. (Mask can be removed and replaced, by said individuals, when appropriate).
8. As you enter the Narthex, you will have an opportunity to pick
up the following items before coming into the sanctuary. Worship
bulletin, extra mask, hand wipes, sanitizer, and on First Sundays
Communion elements.
9. Also in the Narthex, there will be an offering stand for you
to deposit your offering before entering or exiting the service.
10. Restrooms are available. We ask that you limit the number of
persons in the space at a time.
11. The exiting of the sanctuary after service will be coordinated by
the ushers. They will direct individuals row by row to avoid crowding during the exit process. We ask that you exit the sanctuary
immediately and not linger in the building.
12. On Sunday mornings, the church will be open for in-person Adult
Christian Education classes. Classes are taught by Rev. Lackard, Minister Thompson, and Deacon Bishop which will meet in the classrooms. A mask must be worn and social distance practices are required. On-line Sunday classes taught by Kathy Oliver Jones will continue to meet via Zoom.
13. Jr Church, JYC, and Teen Worship will meet in person and by hybrid in designated classrooms during the 10:00 AM worship service.
14. Second Sunday dinners, receptions, coffee receptions, fellowship
meals will take place in the Fellowship Hall. Mask is required except when consuming food.
15. Ministry meetings, Bible studies, and ministry events are
encouraged to be in person events with hybrid capabilities in all
classrooms.
We pray that the worship experience is enriching and that you will
feel safe as we worship together!
Why not blog online with the Reverend Dr. Courtney O. Lackard, Pastor about Sunday's sermon? Go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!
To chat with the Reverend email, him at: clackard@yahoo.com
Sermon Title: “Receiving the Transforming Breath of Jesus”
Scripture: John 20:19-23
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS
1. How do I believe when all the evidence is pointing elsewhere?
2. What can I expect from the breath?
3. Where can I get this transforming breath?
4. How do I know I received it?
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: “Receiving the Transforming Breath of Jesus”
Scripture: John 20:19-23
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
Today’s Date: ____________________
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
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Phone: __________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________
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