Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God.  Many have expressed their joy in the cooler temperatures, reminding me of an old, but familiar, chorus.  “It’s a happy day and I thank God for the weather.  It’s a happy day and I’m living it for the Lord. It’s a happy day and things just couldn’t be better.  I’m living each day by the promises in God’s Word.”  Thank you God for your great and precious promises.

Musical Prelude ~ Susan Durham, Pianist – Joyce Williams, Organist

Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~
This is the Day

This is the day (Repeat) that the Lord has made.(Repeat)
We will rejoice (Repeat) and be glad in it.(Repeat)
This is the day that the Lord has made.  We will rejoice and be glad in it.
This is the day (Repeat) that the Lord has made.

In His Time
1. In His time, in His time, He makes all things beautiful in His time.
Lord, please show me every day, as You’re teaching me Your way, that
You do just what You say in Your time.
2. In Your time, in Your time, You make all things beautiful in Your time.
Lord, my life to You I bring, may each song I have to sing be to You a
lovely thing in Your time.
(Used with permission: CCLI# 279191)

Invocation

Receiving Tithes and Offerings ~
”And with all his abundant wealth thru Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs”

An Offering in Song ~
Paige Montgomery/Cayce Ballard
I Will Not be Moved

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn # 69
This is My Father’s World

Morning Message ~
Psalm Two

Closing Hymn ~
#495
The King is Coming

Benediction

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Looking Ahead…
Sep 28: Drop-in Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith from 3:00-4:30 pm
Sep 28: Guthrie Grove Board Meeting at 4:30 pm
Sep 28: Christmas Cantata Practice: at 4:30 pm
Oct 03-05: Southeast Fall Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC for 4th grade and up.
Oct 05: Sunday Evening Communion Service at 6 pm
Oct 14: Monthly Adelle Chandler Ladies Meeting at 7 pm
Oct 19: “Red Ribbon Faith Day”; Carolina Conference Meeting at Joy Fellowship
Oct 28: Monthly Sister’s Act Meeting at 6:30 pm
Oct 29: BYF Fun Night (Light Night)
Oct 31: Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove
Dec 14: Evening Christmas Cantata Presentation
Dec 24: Special Christmas Eve Service at 10 pm

Prayer Concerns…
Kathy Hood’s friend (Eunice), Robert Hood’s sister-in-law (Debbie), John Henry Stone, Randy Spearman’s Dad, Nellie Palmer, Susan Bradley, David Stine, & Jael Via (All of Ohio), 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, 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 (Back surgery), Pastor Dale Swartz (Cancer), The family mourning the death of Frances Hammond, Our silent requests, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Praises:  Debbie Hood’s good report; Pat Smith’s & Joe Pack’s recovery from surgery, Jake White is back at school/Leslie is at home, Cory’s mother’s move to SC, Susan Bradley has had a better week/David Stine is improving, and Eli Lanford is doing well following out-patient surgery on Friday

Today’s offering counters: Eugene Grant/Wilola Stargel
Today in the nursery: Mike/Shannon Wilson
Tonight’s driver: Evan Hall
Next week’s counters: Bobby Partain/George Martin
Next week in nursery: Amy/Jonathan York
Next week’s driver: Eugene Grant

Happy birthday this week to the following:  Joan Jameson, Joyce Burris, Dmitry Kopytin, Jason Couch, Sara Farr, Morgann Alcumbrack, and Samuel Barkley.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Bob and Sherry Alcumbrack, Paul and Danice Meunier, and Mike and Donna Smith.

All ladies of the church are invited to today’s Drop-in Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith (3-4:30). (Registered at Bed, Bath, & Beyond, & also at Belk)

Guthrie Grove has received the following thank-you card:  “Thank you for the beautiful plant sent to me while I was in the hospital.  Thanks also for all your prayers, phone calls, cards, and visits.  I am doing much better and hope to be back in church soon..”  Love in Christ,  Joe Pack

Next weekend is the Southeast Youth Retreat (“What an Awesome God We Serve”). If you haven’t registered, see Director Telva Elwell at once. The retreat will end with a noon meal on Sunday. 

As we have advertised the past several Sundays, members are being sought for a Study Committee to investigate the needs and possible solutions of future physical facilities. If interested, or for more information, see Elder Joe James.

We appreciate all who helped out with last Sunday afternoon’s Sunday School Picnic. Well over 150 individuals enjoyed the fun, food, & fellowship.  The winner of the Pie Contest was Margie Lanford (Deep Dish Apple), while Cory Shaull took home top honors with her Lemon Ice Cream. 

Pastor Jim is compiling a list of our college students and addresses, which he hopes to make available soon.  If you know of a student who is living away from home and haven’t been contacted recently, please speak to Pastor Jim.

Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove will occur on Oct. 31, from 6-8 pm.  We need YOU to participate in this safe, family-friendly activity.  Come in costume (Not too scary) & bring a carved, or decorated, pumpkin for our contest.  We need LOTS of trunks, as well as donations of candy, toys, etc. for prizes.  If you have special ideas for games/activities for our young people (And those in our community), please contact Pastor Mike or Jim.

Two classes will be offered at Atlanta Bible College beginning Oct. 13.  Sean Finnegan is the instructor of “Why I Believe”, while Dr. Alva Huffer will teach “Systematic Theology I”.  If you wish to sign up for one or both of these classes, contact Registrar David Krogh at Atlanta Bible College.

We appreciate the work that Ashlynn, George, & Hunter Jordan have done to improve the children’s playground at the rear of the church.  Thanks for your efforts, & thanks to all who contribute in many ways to the work of the Lord.

Reminder:  We are always looking for individuals to write devotions, as part of our Website and Media Ministry.  If interested, contact Mike Smith.  Thanks Mike, Eugene, Sara, Milton (and others) for the work you do in promoting the church & gospel message.