Worship & Holy Communion Sunday September 3, 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, September 3rd, 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

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

Bless That Wonderful Name of Jesus

I’m So Glad

Praise Him

God’s Little Angels Choir …………………………………………

We Worship Through the Word

Scripture................ Ezekiel 37:1-14..................... Deacon Ev Reynolds

We Worship Through the Preached Word

Praise Selection............ Jehovah Sabaoth………........... Praise Team

Sermon....................................................Reverend Dr. Debora Jackson

We Worship Through Prayer

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Praise Selection…... Lead Me Guide Me....................... 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....There’s Nothing Like Your Presence Lord... Praise Team

✝Benediction

PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE

✝Standing Please

Praise Selection

BLESS THAT WONDERFUL NAME OF JESUS

Bless that wonderful name of Jesus.
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus.
Bless that wonderful name of Jesus,
No other name I know.

There's power in the name of Jesus.
Power in the name of Jesus.
Power in the name of Jesus,
No other name I know.

There's healing in the name of Jesus.
Healing in the name of Jesus.
Healing in the name of Jesus,
No other name I know.

I’M SO GLAD

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 . . .

PRAISE HIM

Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him, praise Him
Jesus, blessed savior! He's worthy to be praised.

From the rising of the sun until the going down of the same
He's worthy. Jesus is worthy. He's worthy to be praised

Glory, glory, in all things give Him glory
Jesus, blessed savior! He's worthy to be praised.

For God is the rock of my salvation
A strong deliverer! In Him will I always trust.

JEHOVAH SABOATH

I shall not fear the arrow by day
Nor shall I fear the terror by night
The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?

(repeat with choir)

Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?

(repeat with choir)

VAMP
I'm not afraid
All is well, all is well
I'm not afraid
All is well, all is well

The God who governs angel armies
Has set encampments around me
Whom shall I fear?

LEAD ME, GUIDE ME

Lead me, guide me along the way

For if You lead me I cannot stray

Lord let me walk each day with Thee

Lead me O Lord, lead me

Nothing Like Your Presence

I. There’s nothing like Your presence, Lord

All I want is to be with You. There’s nothing like Your presence, Lord

All I wasn’t is to be with You

II. There’s nothing like Your presence, Lord

All I want is to be with You. There’s nothing like Your presence, Lord

All I wasn’t is to be with You

III. You are God and we worship You

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

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!

Save the Date

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

Ministerial Ordination Service

October 8th, 2023

2:00 pm

Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe

In person & livestream

Homecoming Service

September 10th, 2023

10:00 am

J. Anthony Lloyd preaching

In person & livestream

Pastor’s Aide Celebration

September 17th, 2023

10:00 am

Rev. Cindy Cabril, Pastor of Lively Stones Christian Center,

Brockton, MA, Preaching

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

Ordination Council

September 30th, 2023

10:00 am

Ministers: Beverly Thompson, Quincy Mosby, and Belinda Mpagazehe

In person & livestream

To All GFCC Members,

Please accept my family’s appreciation for all your kindness, helpfulness and consideration as we celebrated our dear mother.

Thank you,

Marie Simmons Family

Why not blog online with the Reverend Dr. Debora Jackson 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 her at:

djackson2@wpi.edu

Sermon Title: “Back to School”

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”

1. Jesus sent the disciples out in pairs to minister. What are some of the advantages of ministering in pairs?

2. Jesus prepared the disciples by letting them know that their message would be received with hostility and rejection. Why do you believe that the teaching of Black History is met with such hostility? What can we do to ensure that our history is taught?

3. In this sermon, the teaching of history is paralleled to sharing the gospel. Do you agree with this comparison? Why or why not?

4. Jesus noted that the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. What does this passage mean to you?

5. What can you do in your community to ensure that our children receive the good news of their historical importance and have access to educational opportunities?

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: “Back to School”

Scripture: Luke 10:1-3

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 Mebership (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

Today’s Date: ____________________

Name: __________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________________________

Email: __________________________________________________

Update: Tournament Rescheduled!

27th ANNUAL

GFCC SCHOLARSHIP

GOLF CLASSIC

Providing Scholarships & Grants to Deserving Students

Friday, September 8, 2023

Stow Acres Country Club

58 Randall Road, Stow, MA

The site of the first Negro National Golf Tournament, 1926

Greater Framingham Community Church

44 Franklin Street P.O. Box 629

Framingham, MA 01702

508 626-2118 www.gfccnet.org

Tournament Program

7:15 AM Registration

7:30 AM Continental Breakfast

7:55 AM Review Tournament Rules

8:00 AM Shotgun Start

1:30 PM B-B-Q Luncheon

2:00 PM Awards/ Prizes / Raffle

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The next packing session will take place at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, September 15th at 1:30 pm, and distribution held on Saturday, September 16th 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.

Our Grocery bag ministry will start up on September 16th and 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.

JOB OPENINGS AT GFCC

Part-time Position: Bookkeeper

This position is part-time, 9 hours a week. Inquiries can be made to Church Treasurer Carol Harrison treasurer@gfccnet.org, or the Pastor janthonylloyd@gmail.com.

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

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

✞ CONDOLENCES ✞

Please keep Rev Courtney & Deacon Margaret Lackard and family Ashley and David in prayer with the death

of Deacon Margaret 's mother, Pansie of Georgia She was 93. Cards may be sent to

9 Montgomery Dr

Framingham, MA 01701

Please keep Larry Bosopim in prayer with the death of his former wife

[ former member of GFCC] Esther. Cards may be sent to:

50 Shrewsbury Street

Worcester MA 01604

508 688-1474

Please keep William & Tina Tolson in prayer with the death of Tina's brother Norman. The Memorial service will be on Tuesday September 12

at 10:30 AM at GFCC

Bourn Cemetery following the service. Cards may be sent to:

33 Ransom Road

Framingham, MA. 01702

Please keep Deacon Gerald & Jackie Hill in prayer with the passing of Jackie's aunt Marcia in Costa Rica. Cards may be sent to: 1612 Worcester Road Apt 309A

Framingham, MA. 01702

THANK YOU

To: Rev. Lloyd and GFCC Family

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for all

Your prayers, phone calls, and cards on the death

Of Amos Rivers, our first cousin.

Thanks again,

Ruth and Virginia Nicholson