Worship & Celebration Sunday October 1, 2023 10:00AM

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Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

Church Theme:

“Year of Miraculous Outpouring & Majestic Praise”

Exodus 15:6, 11

October 1st, 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……….………...............................Young Adult Praise Team

✝Processional Walk in the Light

We Worship Through Praise Brother David Coleman

✝ Praise Choruses.........................................Young Adult Praise Team

I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me

Sign Me Up For The Christian Jubilee

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus (There Is Something About That Name)

We Worship Through the Word

Scripture................... Matthew 7: 7-23................. Deacon Lynn Moore

We Worship Through the Preached Word

Praise Selection...... Great is Your Mercy...... Young Adult Praise Team

Sermon..................................................Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd

We Worship Through Prayer

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Praise Selection……… Pass Me Not ……...…Young Adult 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 5

✝Communion Litany & Holy Communion...………...Bulletin Page 6

Praise Selection............. Oh Happy Day!….........Young Adult Praise Team

✝Benediction

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

✝Standing Please

Praise Selection

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 . .

SIGN ME UP (FOR THE CHRISTIAN JUBILEE)

Chorus:
Sign me up for the Christian jubilee,
Write my name on the roll
I’ve been changed since the Lord has lifted me, I..
want to be ready when Jesus comes

Verse:
When Jesus Comes (Oh when He comes),
oh the trumpet will sound loud.

When my Savior comes (Oh when He comes),
all the saints in Christ shall rise.

Oh, I I’m so glad that the Lord has lifted me,
All: I want to be ready when Jesus comes.

JESUS, JESUS, JESUS

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus
There's just something about that name.
Master, Savior, Jesus,
Like the fragrance after the rain

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,
Let all Heaven and earth proclaim
Kings and kingdoms will all pass away,
But there's something about that name.

GREAT IS YOUR MERCY

Great is Your mercy towards me
Your love and kindness towards me
Your tender mercy, I see
Day after day
Forever faithful towards me
Always providing for me
Great is Your mercy towards
me
Great is Your grace

PASS ME NOT O GENTLE SAVIOR

Pass me not o gentle Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by

Verse: Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief
Kneeling there in deep contrition
Help my unbelief…

CHORUS

Savior, Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by

Verse: Trusting only in Thy merit
Would I seek Thy face
Heal my wounded, broken spirit
Save me by Thy grace…

CHORUS
Savior, Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling

Do not pass me by

CHORUS
Savior, Savior
Hear my humble cry
While on others Thou art calling
Do not pass me by

OH HAPPY DAY!

Verse:
Oh happy day
Oh happy day
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
When Jesus washed
He washed my sins away
Oh happy day
Oh happy day

Refrain:
He taught me how to watch, fight and pray
(Fight and pray)
And live rejoicing every day
(Everyday)
Oh happy day

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 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. On the third day, he arose from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sat 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 I also 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 does 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 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#.

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.

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207666279?pwd=UlJIMHBZNWg4UVhhOEFJc2hXbGVYdz09

You may also 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#.

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.

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

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASS

Adult Sunday School has resumed on Sunday morning. We start at 8:45am and go through 9:30am.

Sis. Kathy Oliver-Jones is doing 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

Save the Date

Ministerial Ordination Service

October 8th, 2023

2:00 pm

Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe

In person & livestream

Women’s Day Celebration

October 15th, 2023

10:00 am

Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Kimberly Hall

In person & livestream

Deacon Ordination Service

November 12th, 2023

2:00 pm

Deacons: Rose Accam

Moses Osagie

Courtney Burrell

Donna Crutchfield Lundy

Celanie Simpson

In person & livestream

GFCC has a limited number of convenient off-street parking spaces available.

Guaranteed reserved space

3 minute walk to Framingham MBTA

$60/month, lowest fare around!

Reserve and pay for your monthly space online: www.gfccnet.org/parking

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The next grocery bag packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, October 13th at 12:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, October 14th 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.

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 if you’re interested in joining the Kitchen Ministry. Thank you!

Our Grocery Bag Ministry has started! We will provide grocery bags every other Friday. If you would like to be added to the list please call the church office with your Name, address, phone number, number of people in the household, and email address. Please note that you must be able to be at your home to receive the groceries on a given Saturday morning. Also note that if you were on the list last year, you must still sign up again.

Please pray for the following individuals who have answered the call to further service on behalf of the Kingdom of Christ and the Greater Framingham Community Church (GFCC).

CANDIDATES TO BE ORDAINED TO THE MINISTRY

Minister Quincy Mosby

Minister Beverly Thompson

Minister Belinda Mpagazehe

CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION & ORDINATION TO SERVE ON THE DEACON MINISTRY

Rose Accam

Moses Osagie

Courtney Burrell

Donna Crutchfield Lundy

Celanie Simpson

Healing & Prayer Requests

Aiyanna Campbell – Please keep in your prayers Virginia Nicholson’s granddaughter.

Audrey Anderson-Rehabilitation stay.

Barbara Cerasuolo- hospitalized at Leonard Morse hospital

Betty Gringle-Health Challenges.

Beverly Daley- Upcoming surgery.

Beverly Peacock-Health challenges.

Bobbye Reed-Health Challenges.

Brenda Stuckey- health concerns

Brianna Maddox – Barbary Nunnally’s niece- overcoming obstacles.

Cherie Phillips and family- father had a heart attack.

Daisha Walker- Health concerns.

Daniel Hoskins- Military service.

Deacon Annette Woodson’s mother – Keep in your prayers as she is facing health challenges.

Deacon Jean Hoskins – Health challenges.

Deacon Karen Blake’s brother, Courtney Rose- Please keep in your prayers as he faces health challenges.

Deacon Pat Walker-Health challenges.

Deacon Philip Smith-He is resting at home.

Debra White (Barbara Nunnally’s sister) - Health concerns.

Edna Smith – Please keep in your prayers, she is under the doctor’s care.

Eric Young- Recovering from hospital stay.

Ezekiel Ashley

First Lady Janice Johnson, the wife of Elder Deatrick Johnson- health challenges

Fred Hollingsworth

Gboy-Deacon Gerald Hill’s son-He’s studying in Japan.

Gloria Thompson-Health Challenges.

Gladys Jules (Barbara Nunnally’s sister-in-law’s close friend) – Please pray for healing.

Grace Albritton (Barbara Nunnally’s sister-in-law’s close friend) – Please pray for healing.

Ian Cozier- Health challenges

Inez McMaster – Health Challenges.

Isabel Nicks- came home from the hospital on Tuesday and is recovering at home.

Kim Smith, friend of Minister Quincy- diagnosed with breast cancer, surgery scheduled for August 22.

Kirk Barge, Beverly Peacock-Barge’s Husband – Health Challenges.

Larry Powell – Pat Whitfield’s brother who is facing many health challenges.

Lenna Banner- Health Challenges.

Lonnie Grant- Health concerns.

Marilyn Boyd- recovering from surgery

Marvin White – Barbara Nunnally’s brother in law - Health concerns.

Michael McGee - battling multiple medical issues.

Min Manila Bryan-Health Challenges.

Nick Odum-Our new member who is receiving dialysis.

Patricia White – Health concerns.

Rebecca Hicks’s husband Carlton – Health concerns.

Rev Karen Coleman’s Mother in prayer.

Rev. Richard Keyes- He is resting at home.

Ron Butler- Health challenges.

Ruly Jiles-Rev Courtney Lackard’s sister-in-law-Health Challenges.

Shird Givens. She is a Sorority Sister/friend of Dawn Mosby and is dealing with some serious health challenges.

Willie Melvin (Family Friend of Barbara Nunnally) – Health concerns.

Let’s Pray Together for the following:

All our graduates.

Community concerns:

Police violence across our nation.

Prayer for Students, principals and teachers as they return to school.

Prayer for our college students and students in graduate programs.

Families and loved ones affected by the severe weather (flooding. tornadoes, hurricanes. and fires) across the country and the world.

Families of victims of senseless racial violence in our country.

An end to the political turmoil that is rolling across our country

End to the rise of COVID and other viruses.

Individuals and families of servants stepping up to serve as Reverends, Ministers, Deacons, pastor’s aide, and kitchen ministry. Praise God for individuals to serve the church.

People of Libya affected by the flooding

People of Morocco affected by the earthquake

People in the US affected by the heat wave, flooding, lightning storms

THANK YOU

We Praise God for his outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our church. What a historic occasion. God is moving. Thanks for your leadership!
Rev

Why not blog online with the Reverend Dr J. Anthony Lloyd about Sunday's Sermon? Then, go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!

www.gfccnet.org

To chat with the Reverend, email him at: janthonylloyd@gmail.com

Sermon Title: "The Insanity of Ministry or You must be out of Your Mind"

Scripture: Mark 3:1-8,20-21

“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”

1. What does this different kind of Spiritual leadership look like?
What does our time call for?

2. What was Jesus' authentic Spiritual affirmation as described by
the writer of the gospel of Mark?

3.What does it mean to be led by the Spirit? How can you recognize
leadership that is this way?

4.Do sacred moments of the divine transform us ?

5.What is the danger of doing ministry without the Holy Ghost’s power driving it?

6.Authentic Spiritual Leadership always journeys into the
unknown, unseen. Do you agree?

7.Are you a purveyor of Divine grace in someone else's life? If so, how?

8.What is a worshiper with deformity?
9.What is it about the saints of God coming together in the same sacred space to worship?

10.Ministry that goes beyond the limits of sense to the nonsense…
What does it look like?

11. Where have you seen the ministry of insanity?

12.Are you insane enough to believe in God to do the impossible?

13.What propels you to do ministry?

14.Have you had a moment of insanity? Lost your mind in ministry?

15.With what you are doing for Jesus ...Has somebody said of you: You are out of your mind?

Sermon Title: "The Insanity of Ministry or You must be out of Your Mind"

Scripture: Mark 3:1-8,20-21

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 Greater Framingham Community Church Family member. 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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Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor

Ministerial Staff

Rev. Dr. Richard Keyes

Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard

Minister Quincy Mosby

Minister Beverly Thompson

Rev. Liz Clinkscales

Minister Gail Simpson

Minister Marshalee Kelhlem

Minister Pat Ramsay

Minister Karen Blake

Minister Almarie Dawkins

Minister Belinda D. Mpagazehe

Deacon Board

Deacon Ruby Bishop

Deacon Amanda Hyman

Deacon Marguerite Lackard

Deacon Gloria Lee

Deacon Addie Burgan

Deacon Althea Mondley

Deacon Lula Evelyn

Deacon Lynn Moore

Deacon Robert Evelyn

Deacon Moses Osagie
Deacon Donna Crutchfield Lundy

Deacon Tracey Bryant

Deacon Merrily Herring

Deacon Patricia Phillips

Deacon Gerald Hill

Deacon Ev Reynolds

Deacon Vernon Hines

Deacon Annette Woodson

Deacon Jean Hoskins

Deacon Rose Accam

Deacon Celanie Simpson

Deacon Courtney Burrell

Pastor’s Aide Ministry

Charleen Heard, Chairperson Anthony Lee, Vice Chair Sheron Daley

Donald Heard

Audrey Anderson

Lanita Butler

Willie Mae Martin

Gladys Calder

Virginia Nicholson

Miriam Sithole

Minister Beverly Thompson

Ashema Marie Kasongo

Sara Webb

Maya Brown

Cherie Phillips

Brendaline Willis

Judy Reed

Beverly Daley