Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here. If you are visiting, please join us for worship again soon.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams (Organist)
Susan Durham (Pianist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to you the sacrifices of thanksgiving
And we offer up to you the sacrifices of joy!
(Repeat)
Oh Lord, you're Beautiful
1. O Lord, You're beautiful, Your face is all I seek.
For when Your eyes are on this child, Your grace abounds to me.
2. O Lord, please light the fire that once burned bright and clear.
Replace the lamp of my first love that burns with holy fear.
(Repeat verse 1)
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

Invocation ~

Giving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #468
Crown Him with Many Crowns
(Please join in song as our children from Junior Church lead us in a chorus)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Of First Importance (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

Closing Song ~
Hymn #468
I Will Sing of My Redeemer

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Apr 05: Evening Service at 6 pm; NO 4:30 pm cantata practice.
Apr 08: Bible Study for all ages/BYF at 7 pm.
Apr 11: Important 1 pm cantata practice (Please attend).
Apr 12: 8 am Easter Sonrise Service followed by breakfast at Bethel, Sunday School and morning worship.
Apr 12: Easter Cantata/Resurrection Message/6 pm Communion Service.
Apr 14: Adelle Chandler Ladies Group meets: 7 pm (All ladies are welcome).
Apr 18: Men's breakfast at 8 am followed by Helping Hands Project.
Apr 19: Fundraising Luncheon after church to benefit the Beth Simpson Fund.
Apr 19-25: National Volunteer Week (We will honor our volunteers on Apr 19)
Apr 24-26: Carolina Conference Women's Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC.
Apr 26-29: Theological Conference in Atlanta, GA.
May 07: National Day of Prayer.
Jun 01-05: Christian Workers' Seminar in Black Mountain, NC.
Jun 21-26: SE Youth Camp in Blowing Rock, NC.
Jul 08-10: General Conference in Oregon, IL.
Jul 19-24: FUEL (Indiana)

Prayer Concerns...
Dot Stephens (Heart), Betty Davis (Knee), Stan Brown, Janice/Harold Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Jessie Donald, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, James/Peggy Pierce, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law, Awone Rector, Betty Stevenson's grandson (Charles Dantzler), Joan Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Dan Patton, Don/Thelma Campbell, Chris Henderson, Peaches Melton, Bill & Loree Pierce, Jonathan York's Grandmother, Estleen Parsons, Joe Pearson, Linda Limbe, Louis Elmore, Jun Holiday, Alva Huffer, Deb Martin, Joan McKee, Norman Chandler, Alta Saylors, Nancy Weeks, Michael Thomason, Kathy Martin, Johnny Lanford's uncle (Mr. Carter), Jackie Burriss, John David Durham, Wayne Picklesimer, Frances Young, Sandra Bishop, Wendi Robinson, Beth Shirley, Winifred Chrone, Linda Mulch (Peggy BoHannon's step-daughter), David Huffer (Oral Surgery), Dean Williams, Rebecca Phillip's mother (Barbara Davidson), Robert Browning (Stroke), Our silent requests, those searching for jobs, our travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Offering Counters today: B. Alcumbrack/D. Roper
Today in nursery: Amy/ Jonathan York
Tonight's driver: Mike Smith
Next week's counters: E. Grant/Chris James
Next week in nursery: Fae Smith
Next week's driver: Kevin Farr.

Brithdays and Anniversaries:
Happy birthday this week to Kellie Lanford, Frances Young, Angie Partain, Joe Hood, Laura Shirley, Bobby Partain Sr., Curt Masters, Sherry Alcumbrack, Ethan Farr, Ian Walters and Gary Smith.
Joey & Jennifer Martin are celebrating their wedding anniversary this week.

Carolina Conference:
Last Sunday afternoon's Carolina Conference was well-attended, and a blessing to all. Special thanks to those who played, sang, participated in drama, brought food, and helped out in the kitchen.

Flowers:
Thanks as well, to those who purchased flowering plants; the Sanctuary is beautiful. (Thanks Sheila, Mary, and Wilola) A complete list of memorials/honorees will appear in next week's bulletin.

Thank You Cards:
Guthrie Grove has received the following thank you cards:
"Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers as well as the thoughts & prayers. I sincerely appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness." Love, Kathy Martin
"We deeply appreciate the contribution to Anderson Chapel in memory of our mother who was a friend to many of you at Guthrie Grove. She has been honored by your thoughts, prayers, and efforts to be with us for her funeral. She enjoyed the fellowship and work of the Southeastern/Carolina and General Conferences and treasured those friendships throughout her life." Sincerely, Juanita English Family

Easter Sunday:
Please invite your family & friends to worship with you on Easter Sunday. The choir will present their cantata, and we thank all those singing, as well as Director Susan Durham and Sound System operator Travis Winner.

Easter Sonrise Service:
Don't miss the inspiring devotion/special Easter music at next Sunday's 8 am outdoor service (Chairs provided: please check weather conditions). Afterwards, enjoy a nice breakfast prepared by the good folks at Bethel.

Volunteer Week:
We are blessed to have so many wonderful volunteers at Guthrie Grove, and we plan to honor them all on Sunday morning, Apr 19th. This year's National Volunteer Week (Started in 1974) is Apr 19-25.

Graduation Sunday:
Graduation Sunday is an important Spring date at Guthrie Grove. If you are (or know of) a 2009 graduate, speak to the pastors or Lisa Pack. Thanks.

Dogwood Tree:
The Dogwood between the Fellowship Hall and Educational Wing is once again in full bloom. This tree (Purchased by Mary & Kenneth Milne in the early 1970's) has been enjoyed by many throughout the years.

Bible Reading Program:
The Apr Read through the Bible in a Year schedules are on the entryway table. Allow God's Word to be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path throughout 2009.