Worship & Holy Communion July 2, 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, July 2, 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 Sing Praises
What a Mighty God We Serve
Great is Your Mercy
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture............................... Luke 8:1-15............Deacon Ruby Bishop
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection.................. Believe For It...........................Praise Team
Sermon.......................................................Minister Beverly Thompson
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
Praise Selection............. Yes God Is Real.............................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............. The Storm is Passing Over................Praise Team
✝Benediction
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE
✝Standing Please
Praise Selection
WE SING PRAISES TO OUR KING
We sing praises to our King
for He is the King of kings
We sing praises to our King
for He is the King of kings
Give Him glory for He is the King!
Give Him glory for He’s the King of kings!
All hail King Jesus!
All hail Emmanuel!
He reigns forever, He reigns forever
He reigns forever, and ever more!
WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE
What a mighty God we serve
What a mighty God we serve
Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth adore Him
What a mighty God we serve
What a loving God . . .
What a faithful God . . .
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
BELIEVE FOR IT
They say this mountain can't be moved
They say these chains will never break
But they don't know You like we do
There is power in Your name
We've heard that there is no way through
We've heard the tide will never change
They haven't seen what You can do
There is power in Your name
So much power in Your name
CHORUS
Move the immovable
Break the unbreakable
God, we believe
God, we believe for it
From the impossible
We'll see a miracle
God, we believe
God, we believe for it
We know that hope is never lost
For there is still an empty grave
God, we believe, no matter what
There is power in Your name
So much power in Your name
REPEAT CHORUS
You are the way when there seems to be no way
We trust in You, God, You have the final say
You are the way when there seems to be no way
We trust in You, God, You have the final say
REPEAT CHORUS
God, we believe
God, we believe for it
YES GOD IS REAL
There are some things I may not know
There are some places I can't go
But I am sure of this one thing
That God is real, for I can feel Him in my soul
Yes, God is real, He's real in my soul
Yes, God is real for He has washed and made me whole
His love for me is like pure gold
My God is real for I can feel Him in my soul
THE STORM IS PASSING OVER
O courage my soul and let us carry on
For the night is dark and I am far from home
Thanks be to God, the morning light appears
The storm is passing over
The storm is passing over
The storm is passing over,
Hallelu
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
Hallelujah
The storm is passing over
The storm is passing over
The storm is passing over,
Hallelu
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#.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT STUDY: NEW BOOK OF STUDY
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#.
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
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!
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 the license to serve on the ministerial staff
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
Candidates for election & ordination to serve on the deacon Ministry
Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
V Condolences V
Please keep Lanita & Al Butler in prayer with the death of Lanita's brother, Jerry Robinson. Cards can be sent to 77 Wilson Street Unit C9 Marlborough, MA 01752.
Please keep Phyllis Smith and family in prayer with the passing of Phyllis' mother, Clara Smith of Columbus, GA on June 23, 2023. The funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30, 2023 in Columbus, GA. Cards can be sent to Phyllis Smith 21 East Street Apt. A158 North Attleboro, MA. 02760.
- The family of Donald, David, and Diane Robart would like to thank the Deacons and church for your cards and words of comfort during the death of Donald’s wife Elaine Mary Robart.
- The family of Felix and Sharon Mayers would like to thank you for your condolences; they appreciate the kind words and the biblical references shared. They expressed that they will be stronger because of the support from Rev Lloyd and GFCC.
- The Phillips family wishes to convey their deep appreciation towards their GFCC family for the outpouring of love and support shown during the difficult time of losing their beloved Marvin Phillips. They are grateful for the heartfelt cards, comforting hugs, and uplifting words of encouragement, thoughtful phone calls, beautiful flowers, and sincere prayers from the GFCC family.
Save the Date
Ordination Council
September 30th, 2023
10:00 am
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
In person & livestream
Church Cookout
Pastor’s home
July 22th, 2023
12:00 pm-4:00 pm
300, Stearns Road Marlborough, MA 01752
Please call the Central Office for reservation
Deacon Ordination Service
November 12th, 2023-2:00 pm
Deacons: Rose Accam
Moses Osagie
Courtney Burrell
Donna Crutchfield Lundy
Celanie Simpson
In person & livestream
Ministerial Ordination Service
October 8th, 2023-2:00 pm
Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe
In person & livestream
Service for the license to serve on the ministerial staff
September 24th, 2023
10:00 am
Deacon Almarie Dawkins
Deacon Karen Blake
Patricia Ramsay
Marshalee Kehlhem
G. Gayle Simpson
In person & livestream
Why not blog online with the Minister Beverly Thompson, about Sunday's Sermon? Then, go to our church website or Facebook and begin the chat!
To chat with the Reverend, email her at: Bthompc@yahoo.com.
Sermon Title: “Meant for Evil, God Turned to Good”
Scripture: Genesis 50:20-21
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS
- What examples recorded in scripture where God turned what may have been a difficult situation into good?
- What was the outcome of Joseph’s story?
- What examples in your life where God turned a difficult situation into good?
- Can there be joy in the midst of suffering? How is this possible?
- With evil present in the world, what hope do we have in Christ?
You are listening to God’s Words and messages for you. Make a few personal notes as you listen. Then, 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: “Meant for Evil, God Turned to Good”
Scripture: Genesis 50:20-21
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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Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
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