09/05/2026
Communion Sunday, Church Bulletin
September 6, 2026 ● 10:00 AM
44 Franklin Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Mailing Address: PO Box 629 Framingham, MA 01704
Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd, Pastor
[email protected]
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 HOLY COMMUNION
In Person / Livestream: www.gfccnet.org/live
✝Prelude
Opening Prayer………………………………………………………………Deacons
✝Processional….….…………….“ Every Praise”………..………………Mass Choir
Presiding………….….…………………………….……………....Min. Karen Blake
We Worship Through Praise
✝Praise Choruses…………………………………….………..…….……Mass Choir
“High Praise” ● “Trading My Sorrows” ● “Spirit Break Out”
Musical Blessing………………………………………………...God’s Little Angels
Children’s Sermon…………………………………...…...Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd Scripture…………….….……… Revelation 4:1-11.……….….Min. Gayle Simpson
We Worship Through the Preached Word
Praise Selection…………………….“Grateful”…….………………..….Mass Choir
Sermon…………………….…………...……….……….Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd
We Worship Through Prayer
Praise Selection…………..“Never Would Have Made It”………....……Mass Choir
Invitation/Altar Prayer………………….…….………….Rev. Dr. Courtney Lackard
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
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
✝Statement of Faith & Apostle’s Creed……………….......................Bulletin Page 4
✝Communion Litany & Holy Communion…………..........................Bulletin Page 5
Praise Selection….…………….….“At the Cross”………….…….….….Mass Choir
✝Benediction
Post Service Prayer with Deacons (by Baptism Pool)
PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES DURING WORSHIP SERVICE
✝ Standing Please
Worship is under the direction of the Holy Spirit and is subject to change without notice. Deacons are available up front at the close of worship for prayer.
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.
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
Church Membership
1. Membership in this Church shall be open to any person who has been baptized, confirmed, or has made a public confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and believes in accordance with the gospel covenant which binds into a family faithful people of all ages, tongues and lineage . Membership is open to all who desire fellowship with this Body without regard to race, Christian faith, tradition or ethnicity.
2. Membership may also be obtained by reaffirmation of faith, or transfer by letter.
3. Persons desiring to become members of this Church shall consult with the Pastor and/or members of the Diaconate Board.
4. All candidates for Church membership must attend membership classes, present themselves before the Church at an appropriate service for formal reception and accept the Covenant of the Church as determined by the Pastor and / or Diaconate Board.
Full and Associate Membership
We offer full membership for which individuals can fully partake in the life of the church and serve in elected positions of the church.
We offer associate membership for which individuals can fully partake in the life of the church but would like to keep their membership at their home church. These individuals cannot serve in elected positions.
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CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
Please keep the Calder/Grasty families in prayer with the passing of Gladys Calder, the matriarch of the family. Cards may be sent to PO Box 384, Framingham, MA. 01704. The Homegoing Celebration for Gladys Calder will be on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at GFCC. Viewing will be at 10am, Service at 11am.
Please keep Sheron Daley and family in prayer at the passing of her stepbrother, Donovan Thompson and cousin, Wayne Wright, in Jamaica. Cards may be sent to 19 Gates Lane,
Northboro, MA 01532.
The Homegoing Service for Beverley Peacock Barge’s mother, Alice Williams, will be held at GFCC on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11am. There will be no Interment. The repast will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall downstairs.
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
WELCOME BACK, DAVID!
We have prayed for you,
For your family.
We have willed strength
And hope into your lives;
Calling on our Heavenly Father
To give Healing and Grace.
He has heard us and we are thankful.
Let’s walk on together, singing…
“…I pray for you, You pray for me. I love you, I need you to survive…”
Your GFCC Family
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The Church office will be closed tomorrow, September 7th.
We will reopen on Tuesday.
GFCC
at PRAYER
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH THE PASTOR
We invite you to join us for Morning Prayer with the Pastor at 8:00 AM on Monday mornings.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818Access Code: 702588 #
YAM P.U.S.H. - HOUR OF PRAYER
We invite you to join us for prayer at 7:30pm on Monday Evenings.
Zoom Meeting ID: 858 1336 1587Passcode: 777869
TUESDAY NIGHT INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Please join us for Tuesday Night Intercessory Prayer. You can do so by dialing in to pray or to request prayer. The line opens at 7:00 PM.
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818Access Code: 702588 #.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER MEETING
We invite you to join us for Wednesday night prayer at 7:00 PM
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818Access Code: 702588 #
THURSDAY MORNING PRAYER
We invite you to be a part of the Morning Prayer group - dial in to pray or request prayer. The line opens from 5:30AM to 7:15 AM.
Prayer line: 1-605-313-4818Access Code: 702588 #
1ST FRIDAY NIGHT EXTENDED PRAYER MEETING
We invite you to join us for Extended prayer each 1st Friday at 7:00 PM
Prayer Line: 1-605-313-4818Access Code: 702588 #
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
Volunteers Needed
Grocery Bag Ministry
We will host a one day special delivery grocery bag ministry at Greater Framingham Community Church on Friday, September 18th. Time change: the packing of the bags will be at 12 noon; then distribution at 4pm on the same day. We need volunteers to help bag and distribute food for 150 families.
To sign up, please reach out to the Central Office at 508-626-2118 or Linda James at 508-788-0611 for more information.
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.”— Matthew 25:35
The Evangelism Team is seeking Volunteers to serve meals at Pearl St Café from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM on the second Monday of each month.
The next date will be Monday, September 14th, and we need six servers.
For more information or to sign up, please contact:
• Sister Marcia Sharpe: 508-667-3380
• Minister Gayle Simpson: 508-308-8298
• Church Central Office: 508-626-2118
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”— Matthew 25:40
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – CONT’D
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 3486 2815 Passcode: 762162
Wednesday Noon
Bible Study
Wednesday Noon Bible Study
To access the Zoom Meetings, visit the website "Zoom.com", click "Join” in the top banner and type the Meeting ID & Passcode into their respective labeled sections.
MISSIONS AND OUTREACH
We are Supporting The Diaper Project
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS – Cont’d
UPCOMING EVENTS
September/October 2026
Sept 6th Homecoming Sunday
Sept 13th Pastor’s Aide Celebration
Sept 13th Health Ministry: Lung Cancer Education
Sept 20th New Members Luncheon
Sept 27th Evangelism/ Friendship Sunday
Sept 30thFall Revival
Oct 2nd & 3rd Fall Revival
Oct 12th Indigenous Day Celebration
Oct 17th Women’s Retreat
Oct 18th Women’s Day Celebration – Mass Choir
Oct 25th HOLYween
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sermon Notes:
Listen to the message from God’s Word. Use this sheet to make personal notes. Go back over them through the coming week. Let God crystallize His truths in your life.
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Illustrations I want to remember:
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“Year of Faith, Courage & Living in God's Grace”
Sermon Title: “God Keeps His Promises”
Sermon Text: 2 Kings 7:1-2, 17-20
“FIRESIDE CHAT” QUESTIONS
1. What is the danger of mocking God's WORD?
2. What does it mean to submit situations and challenges in our lives
to a " Prayer & Faith siege"?
3. How do Faith, Courage & Patience connect up?
4. How do you live with the tension of: ‘We don't know how God will
work it out, only that He will’?
5. Do you agree: Salvation is not only about rejoicing in the hope that is within us, but also sharing the Good News of what God has done for us?
6. Where have you found it to be true in your life: "God Keeps His Promises"?
INVITATION TO ACCEPT CHRIST IN YOUR LIFE
□ I accepted Christ today
□ I want to accept Christ into my life
Invitation for Membership (Please Print)
Welcome to Greater Framingham Community Church. We are delighted to have you with us!
If you would like to join this Church, you are invited to come forward during the invitation period of the service or you may complete the information below and hand the form to one of our Deacons, Ministers, or Ushers as you exit the sanctuary. You may also drop the completed form in the collection box located in the Narthex as you exit the sanctuary.
We will be in contact with you.
God Bless You and again WELCOME!
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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Phone number: ____________________________________________________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________
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