Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We are glad that you are here today. If you are visiting, consider yourself a guest and join us for worship again soon. This is a day which the Lord has made- let's be glad and rejoice in God's goodness.

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~

Responsive Reading (Selected verses from Psalm 138 & Phil. 1)
(L) I thank you, Lord, with all my heart.
(C) I praise your name because of your constant love and faithfulness.
(L) You answered me when I called to you.
(C) With your strength you strengthened me.
(L) You will do everything you have promised;
(C) Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun.
(L) I am sure that God, who began this good work in you, will carry it on until it is finished on the Day of Christ Jesus.
Hymn #205
God's Promises Are Sure

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly."

Special Music ~
Guthrie Grove Choir
Where Could I Go?

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #279
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
I love You, Lord
I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you
O my soul rejoice. Take joy, my king, in what you hear
may it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear.
(CCLI#279191)

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #313
More Love to Thee

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Oct 19: Carolina Conference at Joy Fellowship at 3:30. There will be NO Cantata practice or evening service today due to Conference
Oct 19-Oct. 26: Red Ribbon Week (In support of a drug-free lifestyle)
Oct 22: Midweek Bible Study/BFY at 7:00 pm
Oct 26: Wear PINK to church in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Oct 26: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30; Choir practice- 4:30
Oct 28: Sister's Act meets at the church at 6:30 pm
Oct 29: BYF Light Night
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove from 6 until 8 pm)
Nov 12: 7:00 pm Luminary Service
Nov 19: Wed. evening Church-wide Thanksgiving Service (7 pm)
Dec 07: Sunday School Christmas Party from 2:00 to 4:30 pm
Dec 14: Sunday Evening Christmas Cantata (Joy, Joy, Joy)
Dec 20: Christmas Caroling/Refreshments in Williamston Park
Dec 24: Special Christmas Eve Service at 10:00 pm

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Debbie Hood, 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, Kathy Martin, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Jean Smith (Fall- Broken Hip), Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Awone Rector, Leanne White's nephew, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joan/Bill Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Dolly Kay, Leslie/Jake White, Thelma Campbell, Jerry Trotter, Anita Naumoff, Chris Henderson, Bill/Loree Pierce, Jamie Davis, Pastor Dale Swartz, Roy Kelly, Those mourning the deaths of loved ones, Suzanne Moss, Bud/Peaches Melton (Bud has been in GMH this week), Our travelers, silent requests, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's offering counters: Mike Smith & Donna Roper
Today in nursery: Fae Smith
This afternoon's driver: Kenny Walters
Next week's counters: J. Lanford & Chris James
Next week in nursery: Mike & Shannon Wilson
Next week's driver: Dean Durham

Happy birthday this week to Katrien Stone, Ken Elliott, Jennifer Elwell, Tim Scott, & Chloe Hall.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Johnny & Suzanne Moss, Norman Jr. & Kelly Chandler, Mike & Shannon Wilson, and Milton & Anne Pack.

Guthrie Grove has received a thank you from Anderson County Meals on Wheels for our recent donation. MOW reports an 11% increase in costs (Food and fuel) with an additional 9% increase anticipated, making it increasingly difficult to meet needs.

Laurie Ashley says, "Thanks for caring enough to help us continue our mission." The theme for this afternoon's Carolina Conference Fellowship is "The Dash". Come enjoy a time of good music, inspiration, food, and fellowship. If you are interested in representing the Carolina Conference as delegate to next Summer's General Conference in Oregon, Illinois, please let us know at once. Thanks.

Thanks to all who helped with yesterday's Pick-up/Clean-up Work Day at the church. We appreciate the efforts of many who joined our youth in this endeavor.

We need YOUR help in making this year's Trunk-or-Treat successful. Please sign up in the entryway, letting us know that you will provide a trunk and/or help out with this year's event. Speak to Pastors Mike or Jim if you have questions.

Lynda Grant is working on the 2009 Birthday/Anniversary Calendar. If there were errors on last year's calendar, or if there are additional births/anniversaries to record, please speak to Lynda right away.

Joy Fellowship Church invites everyone to their Fall Festival, Saturday, October 25, 1-4 pm. Come on over for some popcorn, games, candy, cupcake walk & bingo.

YOUTH: Lynda Grant has started practicing on Sunday night for the Christmas Cantata. Make plans to be at these 6 pm Sunday evening practices.

SISTER'S ACT: wear something RED to this month's Sister's Act Meeting & bring an apple dish to accompany the Chicken Pot Pie/Drinks which will be provided.

The Guthrie Grove "Palmetto Praise" T-Shirts are here. Please see Chris James if you ordered a shirt, Thanks Rebecca, Chris, Mike, Drew and all our youth chaperones and helpers.

The Williamston Park Christmas Committee has asked Guthrie Grove to be responsible for the Live Nativity on Sat., Dec. 20th (Projected to be the busiest Saturday of the 2008 Christmas Season). Please plan to participate in this opportunity. If there's enough interest, we could also provide the opening night Nativity on Sat., Nov. 29, as well as participate in "Boo in the Park" on Sat., October 25. See Rebecca if you are interested.

Interested in a day trip to see the beautiful Fall foliage of Upstate, SC? If so, sign-up for an adventure on Thurs., Nov., 6. We plan to see the Poinsett Bridge, built in 1820, in addition to other sites in North Greenville County. Bring your camera, walking shoes, and money for a noon meal.