Worship & Communion Sunday February 5, 2023 10:00 AM

 

Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

 

                                           Church Theme:                                          

“Year of Miraculous Out Pouring & Majestic Praise”

Exodus 15:6, 11

 

Sunday, February 5, 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 Felix Mwangi

 Praise Choruses…………………………………............. Praise Team

 

 Majesty, Worship, His Majesty

 I'm Going Home On The Morning Train

What A Beautiful Name It Is

 

We Worship Through the Word

 Scripture................…............Psalm 30...............Minister Lynn Moore

 

We Worship Through the Preached Word

 Praise Selection..........................Peace............................ Praise Team

Sermon………………………………….....Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

 

We Worship Through Prayer     

Invitation to Christian Discipleship  

Praise Selection..........Standing In The Need Of Prayer.........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..........................Only A Look.................... Praise Team

 

✝Benediction

 

Please turn off all cell phones during Worship Service

 

✝Standing Please

Praise Selection

 

 

MAJESTY

 

Majesty, worship His Majesty.
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise!
Majesty, Kingdom Authority,
Flow from His throne, unto His own
His anthem raise!
So exalt, lift up on high the Name of Jesus!
Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His Majesty;
Jesus who died, now glorified,
King of all kings!

 

I’M GOING HOME ON THE MORNING TRAIN

 

I'm going home on the morning train
I'm going home on the morning train...
Evening train may be too late
I'm going home on the morning train
(Repeat)

If you don’t wanna go don’t handle me
If you don’t wanna go don’t handle me
Evening train may be too late
I'm going home on the morning train

Get right church and let’s go home
Get right church and let’s go home
Evening train may be too late
I'm going home on the morning train

Vamp:
I’m going home

 

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME

Verse 1
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ

Chorus 1
What a beautiful Name it is
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a beautiful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a beautiful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

Verse 2
You didn’t want heaven without us
So Jesus You brought heaven down
My sin was great Your love was greater
What could separate us now
 

Chorus 2
What a wonderful Name it is
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a wonderful Name it is
Nothing compares to this
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
What a wonderful Name it is
The Name of Jesus

Bridge 1
Death could not hold You
The veil tore before You
You silence the boast of sin and grave
The heavens are roaring
The praise of Your glory
For You are raised to life again

Bridge 2
You have no rival
You have no equal
Now and forever God You reign
Yours is the kingdom
Yours is the glory
Yours is the Name above all names

Chorus 3
What a powerful Name it is
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus Christ my King
What a powerful Name it is
Nothing can stand against
What a powerful Name it is
The Name of Jesus
(Repeat Bridge 2 and Chorus 3)

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What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus
What a powerful Name it is The Name of Jesus

 

PEACE

 

You are my peace, You are my peace
You are my peace, And I worship thee (Repeat)

You have delivered my soul
When the battle was against me
And Your promises You kept
That Your Word will set me free
(If I just) keep my mind on thee
You'll keep me in perfect peace

You have delivered my soul
(From the snare of the enemy)
In the midst of my storm
You held and protected me
(If I just) keep my mind on thee
You'll keep me in perfect peace

You have delivered my soul
(From the snare of the enemy)
In the midst of my storm
You held and protected me
(If I just) keep my mind on thee
You'll keep me in perfect peace

Vamp:
Peace, My Peace
Peace, You're My Peace

 

STANDING IN THE NEED OF PRAYER

 

 

Refrain:
It's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
It's me, it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.

1 Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
Not my brother, not my sister, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer.

2 Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer;
Not the preacher, not the deacon, but it's me, O Lord,
Standin' in the need of prayer. [Refrain]

 

 

 

 

ONLY A LOOK

Only a look at Jesus,
O, soul bowed down with care,
He has promised to defend me
He will all your burdens share.

Only a look at Jesus,
He is merciful and true,
Through storm and through clouds and through trials
He’ll lead, he’ll lead you safely, safely through.

Refrain:
Only a look, only a look
Turn ye away from sin
One look, one look will bring
Salvation
Eternal, Eternal life to win.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Singers AND DANCERS Needed

 

The Pastor and the Minister of Music invites volunteers interested in singing and dancing to join the following praise teams:

 

• Young Adult Praise Team
• Women Praise Team
• Praise Team
• Anointed Dance Ministry

 

Please call the Central Office at (508) 626-2118.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 the 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 Out Pouring & 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 He 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 song writers said it: I seek a miracle every day and I just want to Praise Him.

 

 

  

 

V  Condolences  V

 

 

Please keep Celeste Garron in prayer with passing of her aunt Janet Killen.  Cards can be sent to 32 Belvidere Avenue Framingham MA 01702.

 

Please Keep Barbara Cerasuolo in prayer with the passing of her nephew. Cards can be sent to 11A Autumn Drive Hudson MA 01749.

 

THANK YOU NOTE: The Phillip’s family would like to thank the members of GFCC for their calls, cards, and prayers during their time of bereavement.  Your acts of love have made their sorrow a little bearable.  We ask that you continue to pray for their family as they heal from losing their loved one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Announcements

 

 

2023 Calendars

 

You may pick up a 2023 Calendar and

Daily Bread devotionals in the Narthex TODAY!

 

Volunteers Needed

          

The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, February 17th at 1:30 pm and distribution help on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 am. We need volunteers for 1½ hours on each of these days 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.

Does the church have

your correct Email address?
 

We want to save the church money with the cost of postage having gone up. To do so we are sending out giving statements by email. Please make a point to ensure that the church has your correct email address. This can be done by giving it to your deacon, the Board of Finance or emailing it to the central office.

 

 

Thank you for helping your church save on expenses.

 

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#.

 

 

Hour Of Communion and Prayer for Healing

 

We are invite you to drop by Wednesday February 22nd , 2023 between 5:30pm and 7:30pm to meditate, pray, anointing of oil and receive Ashes as we go into the Lent season leading up to Easter.

 

Rev Dr Anthony J. Lloyd – Meditation

 

You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY

We invite you to join our Wednesday Night

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.

 

Prayer Meeting: 7:00-7:30pm

Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818

Access Code: 702588#

 

Also, join us for Bible Study at 7:30pm on Zoom. You can find the Zoom link on the church website: www.gfccnet.org.

 

We will study from the book of 2 Samuel 5.

 

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 at 5:30am to 7:15am. 

 

Prayer line: is 605-313-4818

Access Code: 702588#

 

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY

New Topic of study is First Corinthians. We continue to meet on Thursday evenings for one hour at 7:00 PM. To refresh the platform information, we are using Google Meets and utilizing the phone connection. The 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

         

GFCC KNITTING MINISTRY

We invite you to participate in our new Knitting Ministry. Let’s get together for a time of fellowship as we knit and crochet hats and scarves for the needy, sick, and shut-in. All are welcome.

We will teach you if you’re unable to knit or crochet. We will meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. 

Our first group session will be February 8th, 2023, at 12:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

If you‘re interested in participating in the ministry, please call Grayce Stead at (508) 429-0414.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TODAY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Black History Month is meant to remedy this inequity of representation.”  ~Woodson

 

 

Carter G. Woodson was born in 1875 in Buckingham County, Virginia. The son of former slaves, he worked in mines and quarries until the age of 20 when he decided that his mind would be a terrible thing to waste long before the sentiment became a slogan for the United Negro College Fund.
 

Woodson received his high school diploma at the age of 22 and went on to get a master's degree in history from the University of Chicago. In 1912, Woodson received a doctorate in history from Harvard.  Unable to land a teaching post at the elite university because Harvard wasn't hiring black professors, Woodson went to teach at one of the nation's leading black colleges, Howard University.
 

Known for writing the contributions of black Americans into the national spotlight, Woodson spent his life investigating, documenting, and publishing African-American history.  In 1915, Woodson became the director of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. A year later he was named founder and editor of the association's scholarly quarterly, "The Journal of Negro History."

 

Woodson, convinced that the history of African-Americans was being ignored and misrepresented, took steps to put things right. In 1915 Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The association was created to promote and preserve African-American history and culture.

Woodson believed the study of black history, using the tools of scholarly research and writing was extremely important and valuable to our historical cloth. Perhaps more importantly, Woodson knew that in a society where black intelligence and moral worth is incessantly demeaned and devalued, studying black history would serve as a psychological defense shield for black students against the assaults of white supremacy.

 

So he embarked on a quest to establish a national celebration of black heritage. In 1926, Negro History Week was born. Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. Well aware of the pre-existing celebrations, Woodson built Negro History Week around traditional days of commemorating the black past.

 

The event was chosen to be the second week of February between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. It's also the month the NAACP was founded.  He was asking the public to extend their study of black history, not to create a new tradition. In doing so, he increased his chances for success.

 

 

Why not blog on-line with the Reverend Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor about Sunday's sermon? Go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!

 

www.gfccnet.org

 

To chat with the Reverend email, him at: Pastor@gfccnet.org

 

Sermon Title: "Missing in My Chapter 3"

 

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-30

 

“Fireside Chat” Questions

1. What are your chapters 3's in life?

 

2. Are we as a country given the Memphis tragedy in a chapter 3 of
   Violence and Police misconduct?

 

3. In chapter 3, the folk you thought you could count on are
   missing...How do you handle it?

 

4. Why is it important that we understand that your chapter 3 is not
   necessarily somebody else's chapter 3.

 

5. What have you learned from your chapter 3 experience?

 

6.  Can you use the evidence you gained from your chapter 3 experience to bless and encourage someone else in their chapter 3?

 

7. Why was Daniel missing from the 3 Hebrew Boy's chapter 3?

 

8. Who is the most important person to have with you in your chapter 3 experience?

 

 

Listening to God’s Word and to God’s 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: “Missing in My Chapter 3”

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-30

 

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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