Worship & Holy Communion Sunday July 7, 2024
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Year of Authentic Faith & Highest Praise
Hebrews 11:6
Holy Communion Sunday
July 7th, 2024♦ 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
Presiding ……………….………………...…Minister Patricia Ramsay
Opening Prayer…………………….….……………………...Deacons
Processional…...............This is the Day..................Men’s Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise
✝ Praise Choruses....................................................Men’s Praise Team
Oh Give Thanks
The Lord is Blessing Me
Thank You Lord
Scripture………………Jonah 1:17 – 2:10………Rev Quincy Mosby
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection...The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power…Men’s Praise Team Sermon....................................................Minister Marshalee Kehlhem
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation/Altar prayer……...………………….Rev Courtney Lackard
Invitation to Christian Discipleship ...……Minister Almarie Dawkins.
Praise Selection...I Have Decided to Follow Jesus..Men’s 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.)
Visitor Welcome……………………………...……………………….
Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed………………...Bulletin Page 6
Communion Litany & Holy Communion…………......Bulletin Page 7
Praise Selection…..Trouble Don’t Last Always…..Men’s Praise Team
Benediction…………………………………………………………….
Post Service Prayer with Deacons (by baptism pool)………………….
Standing Please
Praise Selection
THIS IS THE DAY
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made, that the Lord has made
I will rejoice, I will rejoice
and be glad in it, and be glad in it
This is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day, this is the day
that the Lord has made
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
THANK YOU LORD
Thank you Lord
Thank you Lord
Thank you Lord
I just want to thank you Lord
Been so good . . .
Saved my soul . . .
THE BLOOD WILL NEVER LOSE ITS POWER
The blood that Jesus shed for me
Way back on Calvary
The blood that gives me strength
From day to day
It will never lose its power
It reaches to the highest mountain
It flows to the lowest valley
The blood that gives me strength
From day to day
It will never lose its power
It soothes my doubts and calms my fears
THE LORD IS BLESSING ME
The Lord is blessing me, right now, right now
The Lord is blessing me, right now, right now
He woke me up this morning and started me on my way
The Lord is blessing Me, right now
Weeping may endure for a night
Keep the faith it will be alright
Weeping may endure for a night
Keep the faith it will be alright, right
VAMP
Trouble don't last always
No no no no
It won't last always
Weeping may endure for a night
Keep the faith it will be alright
Weeping may endure for a night
Keep the faith it will be alright, right right
Trouble don't last always!
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
May not come when you want Him
But He's on time (on time)
In times of trouble, found Him to be
A friend of mine (of mine)
In time storm clouds rise
He'll be there (be there)
All your burdens
I know the Lord will help you to bear (bear)
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
I have decided to follow Jesus
No turning back, no turning back
Though none go with me, still I will follow . . .
The world behind me, the cross before me . . .
TROUBLE DON'T LAST ALWAYS
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
I'm so glad troubles don't last always
May not come when you want Him
But He's on time (on time)
In times of trouble, found Him to be
A friend of mine (of mine)
In time storm clouds rise
He'll be there (be there)
All your burdens
I know the Lord will help you to bear (bear)
And it dries all my tears
The blood that gives me strength
From day to day
It will never lose its power
It reaches to the highest mountain
It flows to the lowest valley
The blood that gives me strength
From day to day
It will never lose its power
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
Minister: 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.
Minister: 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.
Minister: 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.
Minister: 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.
Minister: 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.
Minister: 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.
*To access the Zoom Meetings, you go onto the website "Zoom.com", click "Join Meeting", and type the Meeting ID & Passcode into their respective labeled sections.*
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Early Morning Prayer with the Pastor at
8:00AM on Monday mornings.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818 Access Code: 702588#.
WEDNESDAY NOON BIBLE STUDY
Studying the book of Romans. Taught by Rev. Faith Tolson in person and online via zoom.
Zoom Meeting ID: 897 7079 3299
Passcode: 763764
WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
We began a New study... The book Of Daniel.
Come and learn about this visionary man who received revelations of
the future. The setting is Babylon captivity in the 6th century before
Christ. Learn what it means to be an exile people and what it means to
experience breathtaking heroism and triumph. Come out on zoom
Wednesday night and hear of Daniel, the three Hebrew boys and hanging out by the rivers of Babylon!
Taught by Rev. J. Anthony Lloyd online via zoom.
Call in to pray!
Zoom 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 Gospel of John. 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: (US) + 1 956-410-2734 PIN: 320 644 462#
MEN'S BIBLE STUDY via IN-PERSON & ZOOM
The Men’s Christian Fellowship Bible Study meets via Zoom on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:30 am. On the 4th Saturday join us for food, fellowship and Bible Study (in-person and on Zoom). Breakfast is served at 8:00 am. Bible Study begins at 8:30 am. If you can’t make it, the line will be open. Join us for a virtual breakfast.
JOIN US FOR WOMEN OF THE WORD (WOW) BIBLE STUDY
When: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month
Where: Via Zoom
Meeting ID: 854 2703 1869
Passcode: 292946
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.
Serenity House, a women's shelter in Framingham, is in need of twin sheet sets. The Mission and Outreach Ministry started collecting new sheet sets on Sunday, June 17th. A collection box will be in the narthex. Thank you in advance for your support.
Van Transportation to church on Sundays returns to GFCC! If you need a ride to church, please call the church by Friday 12:00 noon with your address and phone number. Drivers will confirm a time for pick up by Saturday.
If you can drive the church van on one Sunday a month, please contact the central office.
Are You Using Your Gifts to Bless the Church?
Your church has several ministries vacancies and could really use your help please reach out to talk with a deacon, Minister, or the pastor about how you can serve.
Ministries:
Van Transportation, Board of Christian Education, Board of Finance, Church Council, Toddler Ministry, Kitchen Ministry
Volunteers Needed
We are seeking volunteers to help with our upcoming 2025 MLK Breakfast Celebration and MLK Youth Conference events. For those that are willing to volunteer, it would be greatly appreciated. Please give Romelle Herring, Chairperson of the MLK Breakfast Celebration a call at 508-361-9133.
Deacon Gloria Lee and Anthony Lee will be celebrating their 20th Wedding Anniversary after church service today. All are invited downstairs to the Fellowship Hall after church service for a small reception to meet and greet Deacon Gloria and Tony and their immediate family.
After today’s service, be sure to pick up a copy of GFCC’s 2024 Church Directory in the Narthex.
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