Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We are glad that you are here. How wonderful that we can gather together and freely worship God, and His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus. To God be the glory—great things He has done!

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham (Pianist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #31
To God be the Glory

Invocation ~

We Celebrate the Baptism of Peggy Bohannon ~

Scripture Reading ~
(Selected Verses from Romans Six)
Immersion into Christ

We Celebrate in Song ~
Hymn #447, Verses 1 and 4
‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Receiving of Tithes and Our Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

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

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Oct 05: Christmas Cantata Practice at 4:30 pm
Oct 05 Communion Servicea at 6:00 pm
October is "Light of the World Month"
Oct 08: Bible Study for all ages/BYF meets at 7 pm
Oct 11: Men's Fellowship Breakfast at 8 am
Oct 12: 12:15 pm Department Head Organizational Meeting
Oct 14: Adelle Chandler Ladies Group meets at 7 pm
Oct 18: Youth Sponsored "Work Day" at the church
Oct 19: Red Ribbon "Faith Day" (Wear red in support of a drug-free lifestyle)
Oct 19: Carolina Conference Business Meeting at Joy Fellowship at 3:30
Oct 26: 4th Sunday Board Meeting at 4:30 pm
Oct 28: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm
Oct 29: BYF Fun Night (Light Night)
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Dec 14: Evening Christmas Cantata Presentation
Dec 24: Special Christmas Eve Service at 10:00 pm

Prayer Concerns...
Kathy Hood's friend (Eunice), Robert Hood's sister-in-law (Debbie), John Henry Stone, Nellie Palmer, Susan Bradley, David Stine, Jael Via, Robert/Kathy Hood, Joe Pack, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, James/Peggy Pierce, Michael Cunningham, Kathy Martin, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Bud/Peaches Melton, Cody Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Awone Rector, Leanne White's nephew, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law, Joan Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Dolly Kay, Leslie/Jake White, Thelma Campbell, Pat Smith, Roger Crocker, Jerry Trotter, Anita Naumoff, Bill/Loree Pierce, Jamie Davis, Pastor Dale Swartz, the family mourning the death of DeWitt Stone, Andrea McMinn's brother-in-law (Robert: emergency surgery), our silent requests, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem.

Today's offering counters: Bobby Partain & George Martin
Today in nursery: Amy & Jonathan York
Tonight's driver: Eugene Grant
Next week's counters: Jason Lanford & Catherine McAlister
Next week in nursery: ??
Next week's driver: Craig Davenport

Happy birthday to the following: Robert Hood, Dave Dauksas, Joe Pack, Mark Burris, Noah Durham, Norman Chandler, Jr., Kathy Durham, Paul Meunier, Earl Elwell, Lindsay Smith, Chris Hodge, and Wendy Esuary.
Celebrating a wedding anniversary today is David & Victoria Holt.

We rejoice in Amber Kopytin's & Peggy Bohannon's recent decisions for Christ. Amber was baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of sins last Sunday afternoon at Guthrie Grove. This morning Peggy will be immersed into Christ. May God's love surround you both in a special way at this special time.

We are saddened by the death of DeWitt Stone, who fell asleep in death this past Wednesday morning at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Services were conducted Friday afternoon by Pastors Montgomery & Shaull. Thanks to those who helped out with the Bereavement Meal which was served following the funeral service.

It's estimated that 75-80 individuals will enjoy this weekend's SE Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC. We are thankful for our youth, workers, and chaperones in attendance. Please pray for their safe arrival this afternoon.

At last Sunday afternoon's board meeting, Joe James was re-elected as Board Chairman, and Danny Durham as Vice-Chairman. Congratulations, as well, Joe, upon serving as president of the Simpsonville Rotary Club for the upcoming year.

Men: Don't forget the 2nd Men's Fellowship NEXT Saturday morning October 11th at 8:00. Breakfast will be served, as well as a devotional by Pastor Jim.

Trunk-or-Treat is being planned for Friday night, October 31 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We need YOUR help. Please see the sign-up sheet in the entryway foyer. Make plans to participate, and be sure to invite your family and friends.

As mentioned in last Sunday's bulletin, 2 classes will be offered at Atlanta Bible College beginning Oct. 13 (Sean Finnegan: "Why I Believe"; Alva Huffer- "Systematic Theology I"). If interested, contact David Krogh at ABC.

If you'd like to write a devotional (or devotionals) as part of our Website/Media Ministry, please contact one of the pastors or Mike Smith.

The Youth wish to invite you to join them on Saturday morning, October 18th for another "Work Day". There are plenty of opportunities to pick up, clean up, etc. around the church. Contact Rebecca Dauksas if you have questions.

Pastor Jim is compiling a list of our college students who are unable to worship with us on a regular basis. When the names/addresses are finalized, please send a card of encouragement and let these students know that they aren't forgotten.