Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here. "Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith; having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching" (Heb. 10:22-25)

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Welcome & Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #296
There is a Place of Quiet Rest

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~
Caitlyn Walters

We Worship in Song ~
Thy Word
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Repeat)
1. When I feel afraid, think I've lost my way, still You're there right beside me.
And nothing will I fear as long as You are near. Please be near me to the end.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. (Repeat)
(Used by permission: CCLI #279191)

Special Music ~
Curt Masters

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #316
I Am Thine, O Lord

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Aug 17: Drop-in Baby Shower for Ashley Hall from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Aug 17: Evening Service at 6:00 pm
Aug 20: Bible Study for all ages/BYF at 7:00 pm.
Aug 23: Spring Water Festival in Williamston
Aug 24: Carolina Conference Meeting in Lenoir, NC.
Aug 26: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm
Aug 27: BYF Fun Night at 7:00 pm.
Aug 31: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30 pm.
Sep 07: Grandparents Day (A gift for all Grandparents in attendance).
Sep 07: Sunday Evening Mini-Musical presented by our youth at 6:00 pm.
Sep 13: The pastors serve breakfast for all men of the church at 8:00 am.
Sep 20: AnMed Blood Drive from 7:00 am until noon.
Sep 21: Sunday School Picnic at Lakeside Park, Piedmont from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm.
Sep 28: Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith.
Oct 03-05: Southeast Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC.
May 31-Jun 05: Christian Workers' Seminar in Black Mountain, NC.

Prayer Concerns...
Joan McKee, Susan Bradley (OH), Kathy & Robert Hood, Joe Pack (Mass on kidney), Otto Haynes, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Peggy Pierce, Kathy Martin, Dot Whitt, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Tootsie Lanford, Carolyn Willett, Bud & Peaches Melton, Tom Burriss, Curt Masters, Coty Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Donna Deane, Awone Rector, Laura Wright, Jael Via (6th grader from Troy View Ohio Church w/cancer), Leanne White's nephew, Ian Walter's friend Christie (FL), Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law (Cancer treatment), Laura (Skelton) Wright (Surgery next Tuesday: Brain Stem/Spinal Concerns), Our students & teachers returning to school, silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Aug 17 offering counters: Eugene Grant & George Martin
Aug 17 in the nursery: ??
Aug 17 van driver: Johnny Lanford
Aug 24 counters: Bobby Partain & Catherine McAlister
Aug 24 in nursery: Mike & Shannon Wilson
No driver needed Aug 24 evening

Happy birthday to Suzanne Moss, Jamie Shaull, Adam Durham, Harold Davis, Amy York, Greg Smith, Alexandria Martin, Eli Lanford, Gerald Ausburn, Johnnie Lanford, Mike Wilson, Zack Elwell, and Cayce Ballard.
Ronald & Faye Couch will celebrate a wedding anniversary on Aug 21.

We are planning to visit Jessie Belle Leopard in Rock Hill this coming Thursday, Aug 21st. If you'd to be a part of this day trip, please sign-up in the church foyer. The van will depart at 9:15 am and we'll enjoy a lunch meal together before our visit and return home.

The Drama Team, Music with a Mission, is practicing, and will be performing a mini-musical on Sunday evening, Sept. 7 in the Sanctuary. There are openings for all youth ages 10-12. See Glennis Walters for a practice schedule & more info.

Grandparents Day will be celebrated Sunday, September 7. All grandparents in attendance will be honored for the vital role they play in the lives of young people. Please invite your grandparents if they live nearby and are able to attend.

We are seeking volunteers for the Bible Character Scavenger Hunt at this year's Spring Water Festival, Saturday, August 23rd at Williamston Park. If you'd like to participate (helping run games, dressing up as a Bible character, passing out candy, toys, etc.) please sign-up on the foyer sheet.

Guthrie Grove congregants benefit from the AnMed Blood Assurance Program. Please support the upcoming blood drive on Sat., Sept. 20th. ( Breakfast served)

Youth: Mark your calendars (Oct. 3-5) for the upcoming Southeast Youth Retreat (Appalachian Advent Christian Campground, Blowing Rock, NC).

Sunday School Superintendent Nikki Farr is looking for substitute teachers. If you are willing to help out as needed, please feel out the bulletin insert.

Ronald & Faye Couch wish to say thanks for the prayers, the visit, & the flower. Ronald is recovering at home following Gall Bladder surgery.

There will be a baptism(s) on Sunday morning, August 31st. We rejoice in the recent decisions for Christ that were made by several of our young people. If there are others who are considering putting on Christ in the waters of baptism, please speak to one of the pastors or to another member of the Body of Christ.

Please mark your calendars for Sunday evening, September 21st. We have reserved Lakeside Park, Piedmont from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm for our annual Sunday School Picnic. Meat/drinks will be provided: bring covered dishes to share. (More info to come)

Why not attend next Sunday's Carolina Conference meeting in Lenoir? Grab a quick bite to eat and board the van at 12:45. (First come, first serve basis)

All men of the church are invited to attend a breakfast on Sat. morning, September 13, at 8:00. Bring your appetite & any ideas, and enjoy a time of fellowship/devotion.