Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here; if you are visiting today, please consider yourself a guest and join us for worship again soon.

Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist ~
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
What a Mighty God We Serve
What a mighty God we serve! What a mighty God we serve!
Angels bow before Him, Heaven and earth adore Him; What a
mighty God we serve.
Hymn #27, Holy, Holy, Holy
What a Mighty God We Serve

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Ever man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #309, Precious Jesus, Don't Forget

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #154, Take the Name of Jesus with You

Benediction ~

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(*Please Stand if Able)Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~
Looking Ahead...
Aug 29: Carolina Conference Meeting at Guthrie Grove (3:30 pm)-Fellowship Evening Meal to conclude the afternoon
Aug 30: Church Fellowship Hall Reserved
Sep 06: "Labor of Love" (Service projects for our Youth/worship & classes)
Sep 11: Men's Breakfast/Fellowship starts again: 8 am
Sep 12: Re-scheduled Promotion Sunday (10 am – 10:50)
Sep 12: Annual Sunday School Picnic: 4:30 pm : ???: make plans now to attend this afternoon of fun, food & fellowship at Guthrie Grove (Meat provided/bring a covered dish to share: Homemade Pie & Ice Cream Contests and more)
Sep 12: "Grandparents Day"
Sep 14: Adelle Chandler meets at the home of Lindsay Fricks (7 pm)
Sep 19: Sunday School Teachers' Meeting (12 noon)
Sep 28: Sister's Act meets: 6:30 pm
Oct 01-03: Fall Youth Retreat at Blowing Rock, NC
Oct 03: Communion Sunday (pm) at Guthrie Grove
Oct 17: Carolina Conference at Resurrection Hope (Lenoir, NC)
Oct 29: Children's Choir from Kenya (7 pm: Guthrie Grove Sanctuary)
Oct 30: Fall Festival at Guthrie Grove
Jan 14-16, 2011: REFUEL (Manchester, Indiana)
Feb 25-27, 2011: REFUGE (Young Adult Youth Retreat)

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Nellie Palmer, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Ruby Kay, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris/Wayne Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Tootsie Lanford, Johnny Lanford's Aunt Pearl, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Bill Jameson Family, Joe/Bobbie Pack, Alma Linley, Alva Huffer, Kim Petromichelis, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Jim Mattison, Ann Sawby, Beth/Robert Browning, Marlane Cooper, Kathy Martin, Norman Chandler Jr., Peggy Durham, Joan Adams, Michael Cunningham, Connie Strom, Libby Welch, Kevin Farr (Family), Jerry Trotter, Karen Dalton, Sharon Durham, Norman Chandler, Jim Christopher, Dean Williams, Mary Lee Elgin (Elaine's friend: stroke), Ray Vaughn, Judy Sloan, Peggy Bohannon, David Martin, Rachel Deane, Betty Davis, Kim Spearman (Tests), Jerry Smith (Back), Bill Vaughn, Steve Heatherly, Howard Fowler (Ruth Bagwell's brother), Kerry's Aunt Lily (Colon Cancer), Jackye (Amy Lanford's co-worker-Colon Cancer), Julius Reed (Cancer), Aubrey Rogers, The family mourning the death of Dean (Louie's son-Dianne (Durham's) step-son), Jerry Heatherly (Knee replacement: 8/30), LaRoy Shaull (Upcoming surgery), Families in crisis, our silent requests, the unemployed, students & teachers, Troops, Country & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: Johnny Lanford/Donna Roper

Happy birthday this week to the following: Johnny Lanford, Mike Wilson, Zack Elwell, Cayce Ballard, Bill White, Jr., George Jordan, Brody Durham, Faye Couch, Gloria Ausburn, Lori Moss and Matt Morella.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries on Thursday are Johnny and Margie Lanford and Kevin and Nikki Farr.

Congratulations to Jarrett & Kellie Lanford upon the birth of daughter Lila Caroline, born August 21st. Proud grandparents include Johnny and Margie Lanford, Denise Elwell and Ronnie Elwell.

Carolina Conference meets this afternoon at Guthrie Grove. Please come and extend a warm welcome to those in our Carolina Conference Sister Churches. If possible, please help provide carry-in dishes for the evening meal in our Fellowship Hall (Approximately 5:30-5:45).

On Sunday, Sep 12 (re-scheduled due to Labor Day Weekend/travel plans, etc.) all Sunday School classes will meet in the Sanctuary from 10 am to 10:50 for a special Promotion Sunday Celebration. Please join us as we promote students and honor all students and teachers.

Toys needed! Several of our churches in Africa have founded orphanages & are in need of new and/or used toys. (Children range from 6 months to 8 yrs.) Money is also accepted to help with toys, food, etc. Toys will be collected until Sep 12- see the entryway box. Your help is appreciated: see Jamie Partain for more info.

There will be Sunday School Teacher Meeting after church on Sun., Sep 19th. All teachers & interested teachers please attend; a light lunch will be provided.

Special Thanks ~
To our youth and leaders who provided last Sunday's inspiring Youth Sunday Program. There were many positive comments, including, "How wonderful to see so many of our young people involved," I didn't know we had such a large number of Junior Church children," "Jordan did a great job with his message: and at such a young age!" Our youth need your continual encouragement and support.
To Sister's Act for planning last Sunday evening's Game Night. Thanks to those who came and to those who provided delicious snacks as well.

Do you know someone who would be interested in our old (newly replaced) organ? (If so, please speak to one of the trustees)

To listen to the Hemphill Concert and Joel's message at Guthrie Grove and at Bethel, feel free to access Dan Gil's website: 21stcr.org