Greater Framingham Community Church

An Extended Christian Family

“Year of Authentic Faith & Highest Praise”

- Hebrews 11:6

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

 

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADENT:  A Service for the Candle of JOY

 

Worship and Celebration

Livestreamed: www.gfccnet.org/live

 

✝Prelude

Presiding………………………………………………….Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd

Opening Prayer………………………………………………………………Deacons

✝Processional…….....“We've Come this Far by Faith”.…Young Adult Praise Team

 

We Worship Through Praise

✝Praise Choruses…………………………………………Young Adult Praise Team

“Soon and Very Soon” l “Go Tell it On the Mountain” l “Falling in Love with Jesus”

Candle of JOY………………………………………………. ………Youth Ministry

Scripture……………………….Matthew 1:18-25…......……Rev. Courtney Lackard

 

We Worship Through the Preached Word

Praise Selection.........................“Let Go Let God”….........Young Adult Praise Team

Sermon.........................................................................................Rev. Quincy Mosby

 

We Worship Through Prayer

Invitation/Altar Prayer…………………………………….....Rev. Courtney Lackard

Invitation to Christian Discipleship

Praise Selection…………………“You are Holy”……..... Young Adult 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………………..“In the Sanctuary”...........Young Adult Praise Team

✝Benediction

Post Service Prayer with Deacons (by Baptism Pool)

✝ Standing Please

 

 

Praise Selections

WE’VE COME THIS FAR BY FAITH

We’ve come this far by faith, leaning on the Lord,

Trusting in His holy Word, He's never failed me yet.

Oh, oh, oh, can't turn a-round,

We've come this far by faith.

 

SOON AND VERY SOON

Soon and very soon we are going to see the King

Soon and very soon we are going to see the King

Soon and very soon we are going to see the King

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We’re going to see the King

 

No more crying there . . .

 

No more dying there . . .

 

GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Go, tell it on the mountain

Over the hills and everywhere

Go, tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born

 

While shepherds kept their watching

O'er silent flocks by night

Behold throughout the heavens

There shone a Holy light

 

The shepherds feared and trembled

When, lo! Above the Earth

Rang out the angel chorus

That hailed our Savior's birth

 

Down in a lowly manger

Our humble Christ was born

And brought us all salvation

That blessed Christmas morn

 

FALLING IN LOVE WITH JESUS

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Was the best thing I've ever done

 

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Was the best thing I've ever done

 

In His arms I feel protected

In His arms, never disconnected

In His arms I feel protected

There's no place I'd rather be

 

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Falling in love with Jesus

Was the best thing I've ever done

 

LET GO LET GOD

I couldn't seem to fall asleep

There was so much on my mind

Searching for that peace

But the peace I could not find

 

So then I kneeled down to pray

Praying help me please

 

But then he said you don't have to cry

'Cause I'll supply all your needs

 

As soon as I stop worrying

Worrying how the story ends

I let go and I let God

Let God have His way

 

That's when things start happening

When I stopped looking at back then

I let go and I let God

Let God have his way

 

There’s so much going on

Sometimes I can't find my way

And often times I struggle

Struggle from day to day

 

I have to realize that it's not my battle

 

It's not my battle to fight

I have to know if I put it in your hands

That everything will be alright

 

As soon as I stop worrying

Worrying how the story ends

I let go and I let God

Let God have His way

 

That's when things start happening

I stopped looking at back then

I let go and I let God have his way

Let God have his way

 

Let go, let God

Let go, and let God

Let go, let God

Let go, and let God

 

As soon as I stop worrying

Worrying how the story ends

I let go and I let God

Let God have His way

 

That's when things start happening

When I stopped looking at back then

I let go and I let God

Let God have his way!

 

YOU ARE HOLY

You are holy, o, so holy

You are holy, o, so holy

What privilege and an honor

To worship at your throne

To be called into your presence

As your own

 

You are holy, o, so holy

You are holy, o, so holy

What privilege and an honor

To worship at your throne

To be called into your presence

As your own

 

You are worthy...

 

You are faithful...

 

IN THE SANCTUARY

We lift our hands in the sanctuary

We lift our hands to give You the glory

We lift our hands to give You the praise

And we will praise You for the rest of our days.

Yes, we will praise You for the rest of our days.

 

We clap our hands . . .

 

We sing our song . . .

 

Hallelujah in the sanctuary. . .

 

Jesus!  We give you the praise

Emmanuel! We lift up Your name.

Heavenly Father! Coming Messiah!

And we will praise You for the rest of our days.

Yes, we will praise You for the rest of our days.

 

Yes! Yes Lord for the rest of our days!

 

Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah for the rest of our days!