Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is a day the Lord has made. Let's be glad and rejoice.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist, Susan Durham
Organist, Joyce Williams

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Caitlyn Walters

We Celebrate the Baptisms of Caroline Walters & Morgann Alcumbrack ~
Hymn #268
Whiter than Snow
Prayer
Immersion into Christ

Receiving Tithes and Offerings ~

Offerings in Song ~
The Children of Junior Church;
Youth with a Mission

We Honor Our Grandparents ~
Rebecca Dauksas/Pastor Jim

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #332
Joy in Serving Jesus

Closing Prayer ~

Looking Ahead...
Sep 07: (6 pm)- Youth with a Mission ("Born to Worship)
Sep 09: Adelle Chandler Ladies Circle Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Sep 10: Bible Study for all ages/BYF at 7:00 pm.
Sep 13: Men's Breakfast at 8:00 am. All men of the church are welcome.
Sep 13: Joy Fellowship's 7th Anniversary Celebration at 5:00 pm. All are welcome.
Sep 14: Christmas Cantata Practice begins at 4:30 pm.
Sep 20: AnMed Blood Drive from 7:00 am - 11:00 am. Please sign the sheets that are circulating.
Sep 21: Sunday School Picnic at Lakeside Park from 4-8 pm.
Sep 23: Annual "See You at the Pole" Observances.
Sep 23: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm.
Sep 24: BYF Prayer Night starts at 7:00 pm.
Sep 28: 3-4:30 pm Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith. All ladies of the church invited.
Sep 27: Carolina Conference Board Meeting in Asheville, NC.
Sep 28: Guthrie Grove Board Meeting at 4:30 pm.
Oct 03-05: Southeast Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC for those 4th grade and up.
Oct 19: Carolina Conference Business Meeting at Joy Fellowship Church.

Prayer Concerns...
Brenda Holt's new-born grandson (Atlanta), Randy Spearman & father, Nellie Palmer, Susan Bradley & Jael Via of Ohio, Robert/Kathy Hood, Joe Pack (Surgery on 09/11), Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Ian Walter's friends (Tyler and Christie), Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, James/Peggy Pierce, Kathy Martin, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Tootsie Lanford, Bud/Peaches Melton, Tom Burriss, Coty Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Awone Rector, Laura Wright, Leanne White's nephew, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law, Joan Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Dolly Kay, Leslie/Jake White, the family mourning the death of Jessie Belle Leopard, Pat Smith (More therapy), Thelma Campbell, Our silent requests, travelers, students/teachers, the sale of homes/condos, Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Offering counters today: Mike Smith & Chris James
Today in nursery: Jonathan & Amy York
Tonight's driver: Eugene Grant
Next week's counters: Jason Lanford & Carol James
Next week in nursery: ??
Next week's driver: Kevin Farr

Birthdays this week: Sawyer Martin, Glennis Walters, Jerry Stargel, Lizzie McMinn, and Mary Katherine Pack.
Wedding anniversaries this week: Berry & Susan Durham, Eugene & Lynda Grant, and Gerald & Gloria Ausburn.

We rejoice in Calle Walters' acceptance of Jesus & decision to be united to Christ in baptism. If others are considers immersion into Christ, please let us know.

We are saddened by the death of our sister in Christ, Jessie Belle Leopard. Her funeral service was conducted this past Tues. afternoon by Pastors Montgomery & Winner. Special thanks to all who helped out with the Bereavement Luncheon. We long for the day there is no more pain, sorrow, sickness, or death. Come, Lord Jesus.

Thanks to our Sunday School Superintendent and all who participated in this morning's Promotion Sunday Program. If you are willing to serve as a substitute Sunday School teacher in the upcoming year, please speak to Nikki.

This evening (During the Youth Mini-Musical) there will be a special love offering taken to help assist Jeff Simpson with expenses accrued from Beth's illness. As customary, this offering will stay open for 2 weeks.

We want YOU to participate in our Christmas Cantata (Joy, Joy, Joy) this year. Please come to next Sunday afternoon's first practice and get acquainted with this year's musical.

If you have any information that needs to be displayed on our Hwy. 29 sign, please see Lynda Grant or one of the pastors.

Ashlynn Jordan's Discipleship Class is beginning a study of basic doctrines next Sunday. All are welcome to attend. Come and increase your understanding of basic truths and how to share them with others.

The Guthrie Grove Board has decided to form a Study Committee to identify needs and possible solutions to the needs of future physical facilities. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please let a board member know.

Pastors Mike and Jim, along with Jim Mattison, enjoyed a trip to Flowery Branch, GA, and a visit with Eunice Browning last Thursday. Please continue to remember all our shut-in members & friends in your prayers.

Attention men of all ages: Mark your calendars for next Saturday at 8:00 am. Breakfast will be served, and a devotional/time of fellowship enjoyed by all.

The BYF will be taking orders for the Palmetto Praise "Grove" T-shirts. ($12 per shirt- please pay when ordering) Orders will be taken beginning Sun., Sept. 7 through Sun., Sept. 21. See Chris James for details.

Guthrie Grove now has a podcast. Sermons will now be available for free download from our website and iTunes.

Sunday, September 14, Michael Smith will be taking pictures of Sunday School classes for the website. He would also like for the Deacons & Trustees to meet at the pulpit for about 10 minutes after the sermon for group photos.

We're glad to have our Junior Church children join us for worship today. Thanks Jr. Church teachers & helpers!