Worship & Holy Communion Sunday April 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, April 2, 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

✝ Palm Sunday Litany

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

Lord I Lift Your Name On High

Hosanna

Blessed Assurance

We Worship Through the Word

Scripture.......................Mark 11:1-11..........Deacon Annette Woodson

We Worship Through the Preached Word

Praise Selection............. Ride On King Jesus....................... Praise Team

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

We Worship Through Prayer

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Praise Selection............... Just Want You..............................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.............I Shall Wear A Crown................. Praise Team

✝Blessing of the Palms

✝Benediction

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

✝Standing Please

TRIUMPHANT ENTRY (PALM SUNDAY)

Leader: “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” Today we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

People: Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

Leader: Jesus humbly rode into Jerusalem on a donkey for the Feast of the Passover. The crowd spread their cloaks on the road and others laid palms to prepare the way for His victorious coming.

People: Rejoice! Rejoice! The King arrives!

Leader: Five hundred years before Jesus, the prophet Zechariah told of the Messiah’s coming in humility and peace.

People: Rejoice! Rejoice! The triumphant King has come!

Leader: On the journey to liberation from sin, we celebrate Christ’s victories, sorrowfully contemplate his sacrifice, and we revel in His resurrection, the ultimate victory.

People: We remember the long road to freedom that our ancestors traveled, filled with triumphs, death, and new life.

Leader: Ride on, King Jesus! Ride on, Conquering King!

People: Jesus came “to bring good news to the poor; to proclaim release to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind; and to let the oppressed go free.”

Leader: With excitement and joy we welcome you into our lives. With loud Hosannas we join you on your march toward liberation, justice, and love for all people.

All: Rejoice! Rejoice! The triumphant King has come!

Praise Selection

LORD I LIFT YOUR NAME ON HIGH

Lord I lift Your name on high

Lord I love to sing Your praises

I’m so glad You’re in my life

I’m so glad You came to save us

You came from heaven to earth to show the way

From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay

From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky

Lord I lift Your name on high

HOSANNA

Hosanna, I love you.

You are the joy of my heart. You are the strength of my life.

Hosanna, You’re worthy,

worthy of all of the praise. Your majesty rains.

Hosanna, You’re faithful.

You are always there to answer my prayers.

Hosanna, You’re holy.

We reverence your name. My life you did change.

Vamp

Hosanna! (4x)

BLESSED ASSURANCE

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect communion, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]

Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and bless’d,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain]

RIDE ON KING JESUS

I. Ride on King Jesus

No man can-a-hinder me

Ride on King Jesus, Ride on

No man can-a-hinder me

II. In that great getting up morning

Fare thee well, fare thee well

In that great getting up morning

Fare thee well, fare thee well

III. When I get to Heaven gonna wear a robe

No man can a-hinder me

Gonna see King Jesus sittin’ on the throne

No man can a-hinder me

Gonna walk all over those streets of gold

No man can a-hinder me

Gonna tell a story ne’er been told

No man can a-hinder me

JUST WANT YOU

So take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
Take everything
I don't want it
I don't need it, God
I just want You
I just want You
I just want You
I just want You
We just want You
We just want You
We just want You
We just want You

Take me, I'm Yours
Take me, I'm Yours
I just want You
I just want You

I SHALL WEAR A CROWN

I shall wear a crown

When it's all over

I shall see His face

When it's all over

I'm gonna put on my robe,

and tell the story how I made it over

Soon as I get home.

V Condolences V

Please keep Deacons Lynn and Katrina Moore in prayer with the passing of their cousin Barbara Ann Herbin. Cards can be sent to 6, Foley Road, Marlboro, MA 01752.

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 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

GFCC AFTER CHURCH COFFEE FELLOWSHIP

On 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-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.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, April 14th at 1:30 pm, and distribution help on Saturday, April 15th 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.

With Easter approaching we are wishing our families a meaningful Easter! This is a time to remember and give thanks to God.

Our Junior Church Ministry will NOT have Service on Easter Sunday, April 9th, 2023, so that all can celebrate and rejoice this special day with their families.

May the love and sacrifice of Jesus be recalled as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Rejoice!

The Junior Church Ministry

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. 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: “The Stones Can't Have My Praise”

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS

What has Christ done for you for which You just have to give Him Praise?

What is it that holds back your Praise?

How do you plan to observe Holy week that captures the highs & lows of this week?

If the Lord needed a donkey for his ride into Jerusalem, What does he need from you this week?

It is said: "It is between the parades that we don't do so well" Why do we have a hard time with giving God praise between one Sunday and the next? We forget our Hosannas!

How do you plan to make sure the stones don't steal your praise this week?

What did the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday bring?

Have you felt God's pleasure in your life?

How are you going to make sure the Stones don't steal your Praise?

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: “The Stones Can't Have My Praise”

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

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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