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

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Grace Greater Than Our Sins

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Every 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 ~

Pass It On
1. It only takes a spark to get a fire going, and soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That's how it is with God's love once you've experienced it. You spread His love to everyone; You want to pass it on.
2. What a wondrous time is spring when all the trees are budding. The birds begin to sing; the flowers start their blooming. That's how it is with God's love once you've experienced it. You want to sing. It's fresh like spring; You want to pass it on.
3. I wish for you my friend this happiness that I've found. You can depend on Him, it matters not where you're bound. I'll shout it from the mountain top. I want my world to know; the Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on. I'll shout it from the mountain top. I want my world to know. The Lord of love has come to me. I want to pass it on.

Guthrie Grove Choir Presentation ~
Holy Ground Medley

Morning Message ~
Concluding Message from Philippians (4:11-13)

Closing Song ~
Hymn #187
Springs of Living Water

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Sep 21: Sunday School Picnic from 4 to 8 pm at Lakeside Park, Piedmont.
Sep 23: Sister's Act meets at the church at 6:30 pm.
Sep 24: "See You at the Pole" Observances
Sep 24: BYF Prayer Night
Sep 27: Carolina Conference Board Meeting at Ryan's in Asheville, NC.
Sep 29: Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith from 3 to 4:30 pm.
Sep 28: Guthrie Grove Board Meeting at 4:30 pm
Oct is "Light of the World" Month
Oct 03-05: Southeast Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC for 4th grade and up.
Oct 19: Carolina Conference Business Meeting at Joy Fellowship.

Prayer Concerns...
Shannon Farr (Infection), John Henry Stone, Kathy Hood's friend Eunice (Thyroid Surgery), Randy Spearman's father, Nellie Palmer (Hip problems), Susan Bradley & Dad (David Stine), Jael Via (Ohio teen w/cancer), 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, 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 (Knee surgery), Helen Traynham (Jan White's mother), Jackie Burriss & family, Roger Colon Cancer), Jackie Burriss and family (Mourning the death of Tom), Crocker (Shoulder Surgery), Laura Wright, Jerry Trotter, Our silent requests, travelers, the sale of homes/condos, student/teachers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem.

Today's offering counters: Bobby Partain & Bob Alcumbrack
Today in nursery: Fae Smith
Tonight's driver: Bob Alcumbrack
Next week's counters: Eugene Grant & Wilola Stargel
Next week in nursery: Mike/Shannon Wilson
Next Sunday night's driver: Evan Hall

Happy birthday this week to the following: Corey Kelly, Jason Lanford, Logan McAlister, David Huffer, Jason Hood, Telva Elwell, Alva Huffer, Debra Smith, & Tember Wilson.
Bruce & Birtha Elwell celebrate their wedding anniversary this week.

There will be NO Choir practice this afternoon, due to the scheduled Sunday School Picnic. This year's Cantata will be presented Sunday evening, Dec. 14; mark your calendars & please make an effort to attend future practices.

Thanks to all who participated in yesterday morning's annual AnMed Blood Drive. Thanks as well to those who provided breakfast. Guthrie Grove congregants benefit from the Blood Assurance Program.

This Tuesday, September 23rd, Sister's Act will celebrate Olympic style. Wear your favorite team jersey, etc. & bring some type of Chinese or Asian food to share.

On Wednesday morning, September 24, all youth and teachers are encouraged to gather at your school's flagpole for a 7:00 am time of prayer. See you at the pole!

All ladies of the church are invited to Lindsay Smith's Bridal Shower next Sunday from 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Lindsay is registered at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and also at Belk.

Don't forget to pick up your registration form for the upcoming Youth Retreat, October 3-5 in beautiful Blowing Rock ("What an Awesome God We Serve"). A snack will be provided after campfire on Friday night. The 1st meal will be served Saturday morning. The Retreat concludes with lunch on Sunday noon.

Average attendance for the month of Aug was 180.6. (Sept. 07: 182; Sept. 14: 185) The pastors and elders have set a goal for the upcoming church year of bringing five new families into worship and fellowship at Guthrie Grove. Please pray that God will use us all to reach out into the community with the Good News of Jesus Christ, as well as to those who have stopped coming, for whatever reasons.

Today is the last day to order your Palmetto Praise "Grove" T-Shirt. See Chris James for details. ($12 per shirt- must pay when ordering)

If interested in serving on a Study Committee to investigate the needs and possible solutions of future physical facilities, please see Elder Joe James.

Special thanks to Nikki Farr and crew for planning this afternoon's Sunday School Picnic. Come join a time of fellowship, food, and activities beginning at 4:00. Meat, drinks, chips and condiments provided- bring side dishes to share. We will be having our Annual Pie and Ice Cream Contest. Who will win bragging rights this year? Bring your favorite card or board games to play under the shelter, as well as tennis rackets, baseball, gloves and bats, etc.

Thanks to Thompson Smith for his work this past week bush-hogging the field behind the church. (Which reminds me of a true story) When I lived in rural Missouri, a local radio station had an afternoon "Swap-Shop" Program, where listeners could call with their items for sale or trade. At the beginning of each program, the DJ would re-state the rule, "No animals are allowed for sale on the Swap Shop." I tuned in one day to hear the announcer say, "Welcome to "Swap Shop", you're on the air." The caller replied, "Yes, I have a Bush Hog for sale," only to be quickly cut off: "Sorry, no animals can be sold on this program!"