Bulletin 9.1
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Greater Framingham Community Church
An Extended Christian Family
Year of Authentic Faith & Highest Praise
Hebrews 11:6
September 1st, 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 COMMUNION
LIVESTREAMED: www.gfccnet.org/live
Presiding……………………………...……...Rev. Beverly Thompson
Opening Prayer…………………….….……………………...Deacons
Processional………....Soon and Very Soon…….....Men’s Praise Team
We Worship Through Praise
✝ Praise Choruses....................................................Men’s Praise Team
Praise Selection…………………………………...God’s Little Angels
Oh Give Thanks
Woke Up This Morning
Holy Ground
Scripture………….….Psalm 100……….......Minister Gayle Simpson
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection….Come and Let Us Worship…….Men’s Praise Team Sermon..........................................................Minister Patricia Ramsay
We Worship Through Prayer
Invitation/Altar prayer……….………......Reverend Courtney Lackard
Invitation to Christian Discipleship ...…………………………………
Praise Selection.…….……Come By Here…………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……………………………...………………………..
Praise Selection………..…Jesus Will Fix It….....…Men’s Praise Team
Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed………………...Bulletin Page 5
Communion Litany & Holy Communion…………......Bulletin Page 6
Benediction…………………………………………………………….
Post Service Prayer with Deacons (by baptism pool)…………………...
Praise Selection
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#.
TUESDAY NIGHT INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Please join us for Tuesday Night Intercessory Prayer. You can do so by dialing in to pray or request prayer. The line opens at 7:00PM
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: 012876
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87207666279?pwd=UlJIMHBZNWg4UVhhOEFJc2hXbGVYdz09
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.
Meeting ID: 833 3695 8347
Passcode: 591593
Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83336958347?pwd%3DcHh4WHdUY3E2QzM1dzlrTDBYZE56Zz09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1672922179206889&usg=AOvVaw24Oy4itj0isL2qdwC8zM6p
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.
Servers Wanted
“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in” (Matt 25:35)
The Evangelism team is seeking volunteers to help to serve a three-course meal to those in need on Monday, September 9th, 2024 from 5pm- 7:30pm
Pearl Street Cafe
46 Park St, Framingham, MA 01702
You can select to serve for anytime during this two-hour period.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Sister Marcia Sharpe at 508-667-3380, Minister Gayle Simpson at 508-308-8298, or the church central office at 508-626-2118.
“Remember the words of Jesus: "Verily I say unto you, In as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” Matt 25:40
Year of Authentic Faith & Highest Praise
Sermon Title: “The Lord Wants to Show Kindness to You”
Sermon Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-11
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS”
1. What hardships did Mephibosheth face? How did God show him kindness?
2. How have you handled things that have happened to you?
Part 2. What area or situation makes it hard to believe the Lord wants to show you kindness?
3. What have people said about you? What have you said about yourself?
4. How has God shown kindness to you?
5. How can you be God's agent to show kindness to others?
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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 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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Email Address: ____________________________________
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