Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here. It's our prayer that our faith will be strengthened as a result of today's worship, and that we'll all leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to have been in the House of the Lord."

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #395
Revive Us Again
Let's Just Praise the Lord
Let's just praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let's just lift our hearts to
heaven and praise the Lord. (Repeat)
Let's just praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let's just lift our voices to
heaven and praise the Lord. (Repeat)

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #1
How Great Thou Art

Our God Reigns
How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him who brings good new, good news.
Announcing peace, proclaiming news of happiness, our God reigns, our God reigns.
Our God reigns, our God reigns, our God reigns, our God reigns!
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #502
Changed in the Twinkling of an Eye

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Nov 02: Choir practice at 4:30; Evening Service at 6:00
Nov 05 (And each Wed. of the month)-Bible Study for all ages/BYF
Nov 11: Adelle Chandler Ladies meet at 7 pm
Nov 12: Luminary Service at Guthrie Grove
Nov 15: Men's Breakfast/Fellowship at 8 am
Nov 19: Annual Sunday School Sponsored Thanksgiving Service (7 pm)
Nov 20-23: Annual Youth Workers' Convention
Nov 25: Sister's Act meets at the church (6:30 pm)
Nov 26: No Wednesday evening services/youth meetings at Guthrie Grove
Nov 27: Thanksgiving Day
Nov 29: Guthrie Grove provides the Live Nativity in Williamston Park
Dec 06: Smith/Fricks Wedding at Guthrie Grove (Church reserved 12/5-6)
Dec 07: Sunday School Christmas Party (2-4:30 pm)
Dec 14: Sunday Evening Christmas Cantata (Joy, Joy, Joy)
Dec 20: Guthrie Grove provides the Live Nativity in Williamston Park
Dec 24: Special 10 pm Christmas Eve Service at Guthrie Grove
Feb 13-15: Mid Winter Ski Retreat (Blowing Rock, NC)

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Debbie Hood, John H. Stone, Jason Farr, Nellie Palmer, Susan Bradley, David Stine, Jael Via (All of Ohio), Joe Pack, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, James/Peggy Pierce, Kathy Martin, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Jeanne Smith, Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Awone Rector Andrea McMinn's brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Joan Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Dolly Kay, Leslie White, Thelma/Don Campbell, Jerry Trotter, Anita Naumoff, Chris Henderson, Bud/Peaches Melton, Bill/Loree Pierce, Jamie Davis, Pastor Dale Swartz, Roy Kelly, May Young, Jonathan York's Aunt Joan, Erin McAlhany & Family, Dean McCombs, Evan/Ashley/Casey Hall, Estleen Parsons, Dickie McEwen (Mildred Stone's nephew), John Railton (Knee Surgery), Mabel Campbell, Our travelers, silent requests, Pastor Jim's mother, Edith Smith,Our Troops, Country, Election, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's offering counters: B. Alcumbrack/Carol James
Today in nursery: Amy/Jonathan York
Tonight's driver: B. Durham
Next week's counters: E. Grant/B. L. Partain
Next week in nursery: ?
Next week's driver: Mike Smith

Celebrating birthdays yesterday were Paul Martin & Sherry Harris.
Happy birthday this week to Mae Bridges, Emily Esuary, Justin Clemones, Amanda Owens, Danna Stansell, Travis Winner, James Kelly, Lee McMinn, and Savannah Scalf.
Kerry & Lisa Pack will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Nov. 3rd.

The Pack family thanks the church for the use of the kitchen/Fellowship Hall last Sun. afternoon. A large number were in attendance at this year's annual reunion.

Congratulations to Evan and Ashley Hall upon the birth of their son (Casey Reed: 7 lbs. and 6 ounces, 21 inches in length). May God bless you all during this special time.

The deacons are seeking your ideas as to who might be the recipient(s) of this year's Thanksgiving Love Offering. (Please speak to Bobby Partain or one of the deacons)

This year's Thanksgiving Service (Sponsored by the Sunday School) will be held Wed. Nov. 19: 7 pm. If there are others (In addition to Sunday School classes) who would like to participate in this service of worship and praise, please see Nikki Farr.

A time of refreshments and fellowship will occur following the evening service.

Thanks to all who are bidding on the items in the Sanctuary foyer. Our silent bidding will officially CLOSE next Sun., Nov. 9th at 12:30 pm. All proceeds will benefit foreign missions (Lord's Harvest International).

If there are corrections/additions to the 2009 Birthday/Anniversary Calendar, please let Lynda Grant know right away. Thanks Lynda for your volunteer efforts in this behalf.

Thanks to all who made this year's Trunk-or-Treat a big success. It was an enjoyable evening for all & a chance to meet some families in our community, and could not have happened without your help. Thanks again.

The Fall Foliage Tour to North Greenville County (Including the Poinsett Bridge) is this coming Thurs,, Nov. 6th. Thanks to Wayne for organizing this day trip & for driving the van. Be at the church at 9:15 am, and speak to Wayne or one of the pastors if you need to be picked up. Estimated time of arrival is 3-4 pm.

If you wish to represent Guthrie Grove at this year's Anderson Interfaith Ministry Volunteer Recognition Celebration on Thurs., Nov. 6 (6 pm at Boulevard Baptist Church), please speak to Pastor Mike. The church will be happy to pay the $10 entrance fee if you'd like to attend and find out more about this valuable program.

Pastor Jim and family will be moving to their new home (204 Evergreen St., Williamston) this weekend. If you're able/willing to help with their move on Saturday morning, Nov. 8th, please contact Pastor Jim.

Parents: Do you know where your children are doing Sunday School and Morning Worship? There are continual reports of youth wandering outside & throughout the building. Please help us to remedy this situation, and remember that the balcony is off limits to unsupervised youth. Thank you.

Next Sunday is Veteran's Day. It has been suggested that our veterans (Or family members of vets) bring photos and or/memorabilia to display in the church foyer. Thanks, and give Wayne a call (338-9603) if you have questions.