Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It's been said, "In the journey of life, we do not travel alone." How true, and how wonderful that we were made to belong to the family of God, to His Son Jesus, and to one another in the Body of Christ. May God richly bless you on this day, and the days to come.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #210
Standing on the Promises

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 Lift Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #151
Rejoice, the Lord is King

You Are My King
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken.
I'm accepted; You were condemned.
I'm alive & well, Your Spirit is within me
because You died and rose again.
Amazing love, how can it be that You, my King, would die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true; it's my joy to honor you.
In all I do I honor You.

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
You Must be Born Again (John 3)

Closing Song ~
Hymn #79
Open My Eyes That I May See

Benediction ~

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Looking Ahead...
Today: Choir practice: 4:30; Evening Service: 6 pm
Oct 13: Adelle Chandler meeting: all ladies of the church are welcome
Oct 14: Bible Study/BYF: 7 pm
Oct 17: Men's Breakfast/Fellowship at the church (8 am)
Oct 18: Carolina Conference meets at Joy Fellowship (3:30)
Oct 19-24: Systematic Theology I Block Class (Morrow, GA)
Oct 24: Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove
Oct 25: "Faith Day" (Wear red to church as part of Red-Ribbon Week)
Oct 27: Sister's Act meets at the church (6:30); all ladies are welcome
Oct 31: "Boo in the Park" (Williamston)
Nov 01: Daylight Savings Time begins
Nov 20-22: Quizzing Retreat in Virginia (See Rebecca for more info)
Nov 22: Annual Thanksgiving Program (6 pm)
Dec 13: Christmas Cantata
Dec 19: AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove (7 to noon)
Dec 23: Berean Youth Fellowship Christmas Party (7 pm)

Prayer Concerns...
Dot Stephens, Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Donna's cousins (Nancy Weeks: Radiation; Andy Cason: Chemo), Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Garmon Smith, , Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Suzanne Moss, Charles Dantzler, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Don/Thelma Campbell, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Beth Shirley, Jun Holiday, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Joan & Jane Jameson, Joan Durham, Ethel Lesley, Cameron Durham, Eunice Browning, Joe Pearson, Mary Milne, Linda Mulch, Joe (Bobbie) Pack (Surgery Oct 23), Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward Smith, Kimberly Franzen Petromichelis, Jim Mattison, Cara Sargent, Doris Stroud, the families mourning the deaths of Cecil Williams & Wanda Stucker, Bill Jameson, Alva Huffer, Jessie Donald, Doris Cole, Keith Bagwell, Peggy Durham, Wendy Garrett's mother, Rebekah Martin (Surgery this past week), Mrs.Lindley (Bobbie Pack's mother), Bobbie Martin's brother's friend w/heart attack, Terry McCall, Jael Via (Troy, OH 7th grader: recovering from Cancer surgery), the INS Inspections yet to take place at ABC Campuses), Alan Skelton, our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: John Lanford/Catherine McAlister
in the nursery today: Andrea McMinn
tonight's driver: Kevin Farr
next week's counters: Mike Smith/Donna Roper
next week in nursery: Fae Smith
next week's driver: Johnny Lanford

Happy birthday to Chris Hodge, Wendy Esuary, Betty Stevenson, Harold Durham, Hunter Kelly, Wes Gorman, Leslie Hall, Pat Smith, Caleb Esuary, and Sue Harbin.
Dean and Jean McCombs and Lloyd and Ruth Bagwell are celebrating wedding anniversaries this coming week.

We are saddened by the news of Cecil Williams' death on Oct 4th. A Memorial Service was held this past Tuesday at Joy Fellowship. Special thanks to those who provided food for the Bereavement Meal. Please keep Joyce and the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Also, Dan Burris' sister (Wanda Stucker) died this past week. Joyce & Dan attended the funeral in Southern IL. Keep them in your prayers. How we long for the Day when there will be no more sorrow, sickness, pain, or death.

We rejoice in Mary Kathryn Pack's recent decision for Christ. Mary K. was baptized (Immersed into Christ) by Pastor Mike yesterday in the presence of friends & family. God be praised, and may God richly bless you, Mary Kathryn, as you begin your walk with Him and with His Son.

Oct is "Light of the World Month". On Wed. evening, Oct 21st, there will be a church-wide "Luminary Service" at 7 pm. Please plan to attend this special service. Red Ribbon Sunday 2009 will be celebrated on Oct 25th.

The theme for this year's Faith Week is "Drug Free is the Key". Please wear red to church on Oct 25th to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

The Adelle Chandler Ladies Group will leave from the church at 6:30 this coming Tuesday to enjoy a meal out together and a visit with Ruby Kay. Why not join this group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month?

Men: the Men's Fellowship Breakfast will occur next Saturday, Oct 17th. Please join us at 8 am for a delicious breakfast, devotion, & time of fellowship.

The latest issue of Anderson Interfaith Ministries' newsletter ("Hands of Faith") is on the entryway table. Check out volunteering opportunities, future activities, and AIMS' "Wish List".

Also, feel free to take a copy of the newest "Sound of the Trumpet", published by our Carolina Conference.

This month's Sister's Act meeting will be held Tues., Oct 27th at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish ("Comfort Food") to share; meat will be provided.

Sister's Act will also be taking donations of gift cards to Fast Food Restaurants to go in the Care Packages for our college students.

There will be no Christmas Cantata Practice next Sunday (Due to Carolina Conference Business Mtg. at Joy Fellowship). Please join us for future practices, as "The Wonder of Christmas" will be performed in just 63 days!

Youth: Don't forget that a Church Clean-up/Work Day is planned for NEXT Saturday. See Rebecca for details, and thank you for beautifying the church property.