Greater Framingham Community Church
Communion Sunday Worship Service
LIVESTREAM – www.gfccnet.org
August 1, 2021 Worship Service 10:00 A.M.
Prelude Minister of Music & Worship Team
We Worship Through Praise David Coleman
Praise Choruses Worship Team
Never Shall Forget
Jesus Is Real
What A Fellowship
We Worship Through the Word
Scripture Deuteronomy 4:32-40 Deacon Merrily Herring
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Prais Chorus Shall Not Want
Sermon Minister Beverly Thompson
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation to Christian Discipleship Cooling Water
We Worship In Response to Hearing the Word
Tithes & Offerings
Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed
Communion Litany & Holy Communion
Communion Hymn The Blood Never Loses
Benediction Minister Beverly Thompson
PRAISE CHORUSES
NEVER SHALL FORGET
CHORUS
Never shall forget what You've done for me
Real joy I've got it, You set me free
Never knew a love like this would come my way
I can't forget it, I can't forget it, I can't forget it
What You've done for me
You saved my soul, You did it - You did it for me
You came back and You made me whole, You did it - You did it for me
You gave me liberty You did it - You did it for me
Now I can say I am free, You did it - You did it for me
I can't forget it, I can't forget it, I can't forget it
What You've done for me
Broke my chains, You did it - You did it for me
Lord, You changed my name You did it - You did it for me
I've got to run and tell them You did it - You did it for me
You did it for me, You did it - You did it for me
I can't forget it, I can't forget it, I can't forget it
What You've done for me
REPEAT CHORUS
You changed my walk, You did it - You did it for me
You came back and changed my talk, You did it - You did it for me
From Satan's hands You rescued me, You did it - You did it for me
Now I've got joy in my victory You did it - You did it for me
I can't forget it, I can't forget it, I can't forget it
What You've done for me
VAMP
I can't forget it
I can't forget it
I can't forget it
What You've done for me
JESUS IS REAL
Chorus
Jesus is real! I know the Lord is real to me!
Jesus is real! I know the Lord is real to me!
Sometimes I’m feeling low, nowhere to go
Jesus comes along and He makes me strong
For I know, Oh Jesus is real!
Repeat Chorus
Sometimes when I’m feeling down, no one around
Jesus is a friend
For I know, Oh Jesus is real!
I can feel Him in my hands, feel Him in my feet
I know the Lord will take good care of me
For I know, Oh Jesus is real!
I can feel Him in my heart, feel Him in my soul
I can even feel Him from the crown of head to my toes.
For I know, Oh Jesus is real!
Vamp
Real! Real! Real! Yes He’s real.
I know He is. I know He is. I know He is. Yes He’s real.
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! Yes He’s real.
I know He is. I know He is. I know He is.
For I know, Oh
For I know, Oh
For I know, Oh Jesus is real!
_____________________________________________
WHAT A FELLOWSHIP
What a fellowship, what a joy divine
Leaning on the everlasting arms
What a blessedness, what a peace of mind
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Oh how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way
Leaning on the everlasting arms
Oh how bright the path grows from day to day
CHORUS
Leaning, leaning
Safe and secure from all alarm
Leaning, leaning
Leaning on the everlasting arms
_____________________________________________
SHALL NOT WANT
Will You be my light when I cannot see?
And when I can't take another step Lord, would You carry me?
And when I've lost my fight, will You be my strength?
Will You set me a table in the presence of my enemies?
CHORUS
I shall not want, I shall not want
Oh, my soul's got a shepherd in the valley and I shall not want
I shall not want, I shall not want
'Cause my cup's running over, running over and I shall not want
And I will lift my eyes to where my help comes from
And I won't be afraid of the shadow 'cause I've seen the sun
No, I will not stop, when the way gets hard
'Cause the green only grows in the valley and that's where You are
REPEAT CHORUS
I've got everything that I need
Your goodness and Your mercy
(3x)
VAMP
I've got goodness and I've got mercy
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
The Good Shepherd leads me to the waters
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
And He anoints me, anoints me with His oil
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
Now my cup is, my cup is running over
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
I won't fear no, fear no evil
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
I will dwell in His house forever
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
And when this life is over, I'm gonna live again
Gonna trade this cross for a crown. No, this is not the end
And when You call my name, I will take my rest
There's a mansion in glory and You're gonna meet me there
I shall not want, I shall not want
He will wipe every tear from my eyes, I shall not want
I shall not want, He's on my side, I shall not want
I'll be home in His presence forever, I shall not want
For the Lord is my shepherd in a valley
For the Lord is my shepherd when I'm lacking
For the Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want
Got everything that I need
Your goodness and Your mercy is following me
I've got goodness and I've got mercy
Hallelu, glory hallelujah
_____________________________________________
COOLING WATER
My soul was sinking in a world of sin
But grace and mercy, it took me in
Took my feet out of the myry clay
And placed them on, on a rock to stay
Oh, what a relief it was
When God rescued me
He loosed the chains that had me bound
And He set me free
And it felt like
CHORUS
Cooling water, Cooling water
Cooling water, Cooling water
Cooling water from Grandma's well
Sleepless nights and so much pain
Couldn't see no sunshine, nothing but rain
But God said, weeping may endure for a night
But in the morning, it will be alright
Oh, what a relief it was
When God rescued me
He loosed the chains that had me bound
And He set me free
REPEAT CHORUS
VAMP
Cooling water, Cooling water
In the water, cooling water
Praise God, for the water
REPEAT CHORUS
THE BLOOD NEVER LOSES
Put it up to the greatest issue
Put it up to the highest mountain
Put it to the test
The blood never loses
Put it up to transgression
Put it up to recession
Put it to the test
The blood never loses
The intensity doesn't even matter
When the blood steps in things shatters
Your problems can't compete where they don't compare
The blood of Jesus can interrupt warfare
His children He never refuses
The blood never loses!
The blood never loses!
(repeat from beginning)
Oh, I found the blood of Jesus
Can break through strongholds
Break through principalities
It won't lose
Oh, the blood of Jesus
Can protect you from wickedness
It speaks louder than words
It won't lose
People are gonna wonder how you're gonna win
Wonder how your end's gonna be
And you tell 'em
The blood's gonna help me win
The blood's gonna help me win
VAMP
Put the blood on it, The blood on it
The blood on it, The blood on it
The blood on it, the blood never loses
People gonna wonder how you're gonna win
Wonder how your end's gonna be
And you tell 'em The blood's gonna help me win
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.
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.
- We ask that you wear a mask when you come to church. You are permitted to remove your mask if you desire when singing. If you have NOT been vaccinated or have not had a two-week period since the second vaccine shot that you not remove your mask at all.
- If you have NOT been vaccinated, we ask that you keep your mask on during the entirety of the service as well as when you enter and exit the building.
- 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 much 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
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
If you would like to be a part of a Morning Prayer group you can do so by dialing in 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#
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 plate.
□ 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___________________________________________________
************************************************************