Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
New Church Theme:
“Year of Diamond/Golden Jubilee: Blessed to Be A Blessing"
Communion Sunday Worship Service
LIVESTREAM – www.gfccnet.org/live
January 2, 2022 Worship Service 10:00 A.M.
Prelude Minister of Music & Worship Team
We Worship Through Praise David Coleman
Praise Choruses Worship Team
Every Praise
Since I Laid My Burdens Down
Praise Is What I Do
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture Mark 4:35-41 Deacon Althea Mondley
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Chorus I Will Trust In You Worship Team
Sermon Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
I Feel Like Going On Worship Team
We Worship In Response to Hearing the Word
Tithes & Offerings
Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed
Communion Litany & Holy Communion
Praise He's Able Worship Team
Benediction Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
PRAISE CHORUSES
EVERY PRAISE
Every praise is to our God
Every word of worship on one accord
Every praise, every praise is to our God
Sing Hallelujah to our God
Glory Hallelujah is due our God
Every praise, every praise is to our God
God my savior
God my healer
God my deliverer
Yes He is! Yes He is!
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SINCE I LAID MY BURDENS DOWN
Glory, glory, Hallelujah!
Since I laid my burdens down
Glory, glory, Hallelujah!
Since I laid my burdens down
Friends don’t treat me like they used to
Since I laid my burdens down
Friends don’t treat me like they used to
Since I laid my burdens down
I feel better, so much better
Since I laid my burdens down
I feel better, so much better
Since I laid my burdens down
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PRAISE IS WHAT I DO
Praise is what I do when I want to be close to You
I lift my hands in praise
Praise is who I am, I will praise You while I can
I'll bless You at all times
CHORUS
I vow to praise You through the good and the bad
I'll praise You whether happy or sad
I'll praise You in all that I go through
Because praise is what I do
Cause I owe it all to You
Praise is what I do even when I'm going through
I've learned to worship You
No my circumstance doesn't even stand a chance
My praise outweighs the bad
REPEAT CHORUS
VAMP
Praise is what I do - it's what I do
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I WILL TRUST IN YOU LORD
You did not create me to worry
You did not create me to fear
But You created me to worship daily
So Ima leave it all right here
My hands are raised because I surrender
Your will is what's best for me
I worship You because You're Jehovah Jireh
I bow before the King of Kings
No more crying no more complaining
I believe Your word is true
Lord You promised never to leave me lonely
So this is what I'm going to do
Chorus
I will trust in You Lord
I will trust in You Lord
I will put my trust in You
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I FEEL LIKE GOING ON
I feel like going on
I feel like going on
Though trials may come on every hand
I feel like going on
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HE'S ABLE
Exceeding, abundantly, above all you could ask or think
According to the power that works in you
God is able to do just what He said He would do
He's gonna fulfill every promise to you
Don't give up on God 'cause He won't give up on you
He's able
Family Friendly Vaccine Clinic [ ages 5 and up]
Greater Framingham Community Church will hold a vaccine clinic on Sunday, January 9, 2022 from 12:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The vaccine will be booster shots for those who received their first shot(s) from Pfizer , Johnson & Johnson, and Moderna. We will also do vaccines for ages 5 through 12 (parent or guardian must be present, approval form completed).
And original shots for those who have not received any vaccine Please remember to bring your vaccine card and we will have parental approval forms for children.
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!!
Church Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 23, 2022
1:00pm by Zoom
Reports are due by Sunday, January 16, 2022
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.
~ Condolences ~
Please keep the Dawkins Family in prayer with the passing of Kenneth Dawkins of St. Catherine, Jamaica. He is the brother of Philo Dawkins and the uncle of Patrick and Gary Dawkins. Cards and prayers can be sent to Deacon Almarie and Patrick Dawkins, 62 Checkerberry Lane, Framingham, MA 01702. Gary Dawkins, 3 Arnold Road, Framingham, MA 01701 and Philo Dawkins, 53A Park Road, Ashland, MA 01721.
Topic: MLK Young Adult Zoom mental health session
Time: Jan 17, 2022 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Dial in: 1 646 876 9923 US
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Join the GFCC Music Ministry
We are in search of a person to join our music team
Organist/Musician/Choir Director
Please forward names to David Coleman minister of music or Walter Johnson, Chair of personnel ministry Call 508-626- 2118, or email the office at administrator@gfccnet.org
Baptism and Right Hand of Fellowship
Sunday, January 30th
Please join us in Welcoming our New Members!
MLK Sunday Celebration
Sunday, January 16th @ 10:00
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd Preaching
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Early Morning Prayer with the Pastor,
at 8 a.m. on Monday Mornings. Here is the Prayer Line Number: 1-605-313-4818 and the Access Code: 702588#
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER AND BIBLE STUDY
We invite you to join our Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study. The Prayer Meeting is from 7-7:30pm. Here is the Prayer Line Number: 1-605-313-4818 and the Access Code: 702588#
Also Join us for Bible Study at 7:30 pm on Zoom! We will study from the book of Ruth. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87017785706?pwd=U1g5SVhYMHZhZjM0SHgzY1dvZFFhZz09
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. The number to get on the GFCC Thursday Morning Prayer line is 605-313-4818 Extension 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. The phone information is 956-410-2734 PIN: 320 644 462#.
Calling all Children Grades 1-6 and Parents
Join Jr Church by Zoom – Sunday’s @ 1:30pm
(except First Sunday)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84219429321?pwd=bzIvVlIzQ2E2dmYxSzk2K3JvWFJKZz09
After months, Greater Framingham Community Church has resumed in-person worship services. Please note the following:
- Our order of service will remain as it has been for the past 15 months.
- Online worship will continue as it has been during COVID.
- Seating for everyone will be on the main floor at your own discretion.
- 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.
- As you arrive, ushers will assist you in your seating preference.
- MASK are REQUIRED to be worn in the GFCC sanctuary and building during all church services.
- MASK EXCEPTIONS during church services are for Clergy in the Pulpit, Choir and Musicians in pulpit area and Speakers at the main floor Podium. (Mask can be removed and replaced, by said individuals, when appropriate).
- 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.
- Also in the Narthex, there will be an offering stand for you to deposit your offering before entering or exiting the service.
- Restrooms are available. We ask that you limit the number of persons in the space at a time.
- 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.
- On Sunday mornings, the church will be open for in-person Adult Christian Education classes. Classes are taught by Rev. Lackard and Minister Thompson, which will meet in the Fellowship Hall. 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.
We pray that the worship experience is enriching and that you will feel safe as we worship together U
50th/30th Anniversary
New Church Theme 2022
"Year of Diamond\Golden Jubilee: Blessed to be a Blessing"
We celebrate this year the Favor of God on the Greater Framingham Community Church. He has blessed us as a church to serve Metro West and the world for 50 years. He has also blessed us under the leadership of our pastor , Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd for the past 30 years.
We want to celebrate this year giving God all the Glory for his Blessings!
Scripture to lay the foundation of our celebration in ministry!
Psalm 68:19,Psalm 33:1,Psalm 34:1,Psalm 105:2,Psalm 100:1, Exodus 15:2,1 Peter 4:11, Genesis 22:8,Psalm 33:12,Revelation 1:3, Revelation 22:14,Matthew 5:8,Acts 20:35,Titus 2:13,Proverbs 29:18, Psalm 84:5, Genesis 12:3,Ezekiel 34:26,Psalm 100:2, Habbakia 3:18,Psalm 146:1,Deuteronomy 32:3, Ephesians 1:12, Hebrews 13:15,James 5:12,1 Chronicles 16:25,Psalm 8:6.
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
Today’s Date: _____________________
Name: __________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________
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