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Men's Day Celebration

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Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

 

Church Theme: Year of Diamond/Golden Jubilee: Blessed to be a Blessing”

 

Communion Sunday and Men’s Day Celebration

 

November 6, 2022…Worship Service…10:00 A.M.

 

Prelude…Minister of Music & Men’s Praise Team

 

We Worship Through Praise…David Coleman

 

Praise Choruses…Worship Team

Oh Give Thanks

I Love to Praise Him

The Lord Is Blessing Me Right Now

 

We Worship Through the Word

 

Scripture…1 Corinthians 1:15-23…Moses Osagie

 

We Worship Through the Preached Word

 

Introduction of Guest Preacher…Walter Johnson

 

Praise Chorus…Come and Let Us Worship…Men’s Praise Team

 

Sermon…Rev. Calvon T. Jones, Guest Preacher

 

We Worship Through Prayer     

Invitation to Christian Discipleship      

 

Praise Selection…I Surrender All…Men’s Praise Team

 

 

We Worship In Response to Hearing the Word    

 

Tithes & Offerings

Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed

Communion Litany & Holy Communion

 

Praise Selection…Step by Step…Worship Team

 

Benediction…Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

 

 

PRAISE CHORUSES


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 

 

I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM 

 

(I love to praise Him) 

I love to praise His name 

(I love to praise Him) 

I love to praise His name 

(I love to praise Him) 

I love to praise His name
I love to praise His holy name.
 

He's my rock, my rock, my sword and shield,
He's my wheel in the middle of a wheel.
I know He'll never, never let me down;
He's just a jewel that I have found.
 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name. 

Hallelujah, Hallelujah
I love to praise His name.
I love to praise His holy name. 

 

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 

 

COME AND LET US WORSHIP

 

Come and let us worship, Jesus Christ our Lord
Come and let us worship, Jesus Christ our Lord
For He is worthy, worthy
He is worthy.  Jesus Christ our Lord
 

Come let us adore Him, Jesus Christ our Lord
Come let us adore Him, Jesus Christ our Lord
For He is worthy, worthy
He is worthy.  Jesus Christ our Lord
 

Come and give Him honor, Jesus Christ our Lord
Come and give Him honor, Jesus Christ our Lord
For He is worthy, worthy
He is worthy.  Jesus Christ our Lord

For He is worthy, worthy
He is worthy.  Jesus Christ our Lord

Jesus Christ our Lord 

Jesus Christ our Lord 

Jesus Christ our Lord 

Jesus Christ our Lord

 

I SURRENDER ALL

 

All to Jesus I surrender

All to Thee I freely give

I will ever love and trust Him

In His presence daily live

 

I surrender all

I surrender all

All the Thee my blessed Savior

I surrender all

 

STEP BY STEP

 

Step by step 

Walking up 

Closer to my goal 

By step 

 

I will take my time, for I found peace of mind 

I will walk that road, for I’ve got to reach my goal 

I will keep the pace, for I’ve got to win the race 

And then I will hold on.  If I do it that way, I can’t go wrong 

 

It gets a little hard sometimes, but Jesus gives me peace of mind 

It gets a little hard sometimes, but Jesus gives me peace of mind 

 

It gets a little rough but I can walk it up 

It gets a little rough but I can walk it up 

It gets a little rough, it gets a little rough 

It gets a little rough but I can walk it up 

 

Step by step 

Walking up 

Closer to my goal 

By step 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

GUEST PREACHER – REV. Calvon Jones

 

Reverend Calvon Jones is a preacher, scholar, teacher, academician, Gospel recording artist, singer, musician, and media specialist.

 

Rev. Calvon Jones is currently the Assistant Minister at the Memorial Church at Harvard University. Most recently, he served as the Youth Pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, Illinois.  His ministry is centered in the love of Christ, striving to be a light of love, peace, and justice. 

 

Rev. Jones, a religion and history major at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, graduated in 2015 with the highest honors of Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.  He earned a Master of Divinity degree in 2018 from Yale Divinity School where he was a William Sloane Coffin Scholar, a recipient of the William Hallam Tweedy Prize for exceptional promise for pastoral leadership, and valedictorian.  He is currently pursuing a doctorate in ministry degree at Duke University with a concentration in theology, and homiletics.

 

Overall, Rev. Jones is a worshipper and praiser at heart.  He loves the Lord with everything that is in him.  He does not mind dancing, singing, worshipping, shouting, praising, and lifting up the name of the Lord.

 

Rev. Jones says, “No matter how far I go, or how high I may ascend, I will never forget that it was God who gave me the gift. I will never stop thanking God.  I will never stop praising God. It is my prayer that people may see God’s light and love in my life.”

 

 

Condolences

 

Please keep Deacon Gerald and Jacqueline Hill and family in prayer with the passing of Deacon Hill’s brothers’ mother, Mattie Coston.  Cards and prayers can be sent to 1612 Worcester Road, Apt 309A, Framingham, MA  01702.

 

 

Don’t Forget to VOTE - Tuesday, November 8th

 

 

Your Church Needs Your Help!

 

God has given each of us gifts that He wants us to use to build his church and advance the kingdom of God. Will you pray about how you can give back to God and GFCC through service in ministry. We have several ministry opportunities coming open in January and we desperately need volunteers. Will you step up to the plate? Give the church a call and schedule a time to talk with the pastor.

 

Ministry Openings:

 

Serve as a Deacon

Individuals who believe they have gifts to serve others

 

Ministerial Staff

Individuals who believe they have a call on their life to preach and serve the congregation

 

Mission & Outreach Ministry

Individuals who have a passion to spread the word of God and serve the community

 

Church Council Chair

Someone willing to lead others in the administration of the church

 

Board of Trustees

Individuals will to serve the church with the upkeep of the church building

Livestream and Audio Visual

Individuals who can help with the technology to keep the church's message going forward to the broader community 

 

 

Board of Christian Education

Individuals who want to use their gifts to ensure that Christian Education is taking place at the church

 

Board of Finance

Individuals who have experience with finances  

 

 

Board of Youth

Individuals who want to work with our children and youth

 

 

Music Ministry

Individuals who would like to sing or dance in the following musical groups:

 

Woman's Praise Team

Men's Praise Team

Young Adult Praise Team

Anointed Dance Ministry

Children's Choir

 

Pastor’s Aide

Individuals who want to use their gifts to support the ministry of the Pastor and the Ministerial Staff.

 

 

Transportation Ministry

Individuals willing to pick up individuals in the church van to bring them to church on Sundays 

 

 

We need your help! Respond Today

 

 

In Person & Zoom Ministry Resumes

 

We are happy to announce that Jr Church and JYC will resume in person instruction at GFCC on Sunday November 13th.  With our new technology other children and parents can zoom into the class at the same time. These ministries will meet on Sundays just after the Praise Time of Worship, Approximately 10:15 AM. Jr Church is in the Alexander Room and JYC is in the Hill Room. 

 

Please invite and bring your children out for Christian Education!

 

Teen Worship resumes On Sunday October 23rd at 11:30 AM, in person & by zoom. Teen Worship meets 2nd & 4th Sundays in the Heard Conference Room and by zoom:
 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82679560792?pwd=Zmx2TE1sZVBVZXFjem5OaS9GcFlXdz09

 

Meeting ID: 826 7956 0792       Passcode: 189375

 

 

In Person & Zoom Men's Bible Study

 

Men's Bible study will resume on Saturday, November 12th for In Person; Fellowship Hall, and by Zoom


Topic: MCF Bible Study

 

Time: Saturday, November 12th at 8:30 am

 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83323676425?pwd=TVZlb1pXTlR6WjJLOTBSSHNsYXJrQT09

 

Meeting ID: 833 2367 6425       Passcode: 273584

 

 

 

Let's Help those in Need

 

The congregation is encouraged to support the residents devastated by Hurricane Ian in both Puerto Rico and Southern Florida. One can note on the memo line of your check; For Hurricane relief, or online by giving to Mission & Outreach. Mission & Outreach will be matching gifts given to the Hurricane relief effort! 

 

 

Does the church have your correct Email address?
 

We want to save the church money with the cost of postage having gone up. To do so we are sending out giving statements by email. Please a point to ensure that the church has your correct email address. This can be done by giving it to your deacon to give it to the Board of finance or emailing it to the central office.  Thank you for helping your church save on expenses. 

 

 

2022 Church Directories

 

Church Directors are in the process of being updated.  If any of your information has changed please let the Central Office know either by calling (508) 626-2118 or via email: administrator@gfccnet.org.

 

 

GROCERY BAG MINISTRY:  The next packing session will be this Friday, November 18th   at 1:30pm and help to distribute on Saturday, November 19th at 9 am at GFCC.  Please reach out to the Central Office, 508-626-2118 or call Linda James 508-788-0611. We will be feeding 75 families every other Friday so we are in need of volunteers for an hour and half on each of these Fridays.

 

 

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#.

 

 

Invitation to Accept Christ in your life

 

We welcome you as a new member of the Greater Framingham Community Church Family. If you wish to unite with GFCC, please go to the following link: an online form for New Member registrations: https://forms.gle/fWm5eNJbQbwxhmSM6  

 

 

 

 

 

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