Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here today. This is a day that the Lord has made- let us rejoice! The joy of the Lord is our strength. Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #143
He Lives

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart; not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.

An Offering in Song ~
Chris James

We Lift Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #467
Walking in Sunlight
The chorus of Hymn #246
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus;
look full in His wonderful face;
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace.

Morning Message ~
Philippians Chapter 2

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #314
Stepping in the Light

Benediction ~
 

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Looking Ahead...
Aug 24: Carolina Conference Meeting in Lenoir, NC.
Aug 24: NO Evening Service tonight.
Aug 26: Sister's Act meets at the church at 6:30 pm.
Aug 27: Bible Study for all ages/BYF Fun Night at 7:00 pm.
Aug 31: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30 pm.
Sep 03: Bible study and BYF at 7:00 pm.
Sep 07: Grandparents Day (A gift for all grandparents in attendance)
Sep 07: Promotion Sunday
Sep 07: Mini-musical presented by our youth at 6:00 pm.
Sep 09: Adelle Chandler Ladies Circle Meeting at 7:00 pm.
Sep 13: Men's Breakfast at 8:00 am. All men of the church are invited.
Sep 20: AnMed Blood Drive at 7:00 am until noon.
Sep 21: Sunday School Picnic at Lakeside Park, Piedmont from 4:00 until 8:00 pm.
Sep 28: Bridal Shower for Lindsay Smith.
Oct 03-05: Southeast Youth Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC.
May 31-Jun 5, 2009: Christian Workers' Seminar in Black Mountain, NC.

Prayer Concerns...
Susan Bradley (OH), Kathy/Robert Hood, Joe Pack (Upcoming surgery), 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, Coty Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Ronnie Crowe, Donna Deane, Awone Rector, Laura Wright, Jael Via (Ohio youth), Leanne White's nephew, Ian Walter's friend Christie, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law, Dean Smith (Sinus Surgery next Tues.),Joan Jameson (Surgery: broken wrist), the sale of homes/condos, Our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem.

Offering counters today: Bobby Partain/Catherine McAlister
in nursery today: Mike & Shannon Wilson
Next week's counters: Johnny Lanford & Donna Roper
Next week in nursery: Fae Smith
Next week's van driver: Greg Smith

Happy birthday LAST week to Wayne Picklesimer, Annette Stanley, Christopher Picklesimer, Elaine Seigler, Sherry Stone, Joyce Williams, Kenny Walters, Marshall Alcumbrack, Rhiannon Winner, &Vonnie Thomason.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries LAST week: Matt & Shera Morella, Jim & Martha Ann Monroe, & George & Janice Garrett.
Happy birthday THIS week to Suzanne Moss, Adam Durham, Harold Davis, Amy York, Greg Smith, Alexandria Martin, Eli Lanford, Gerald Ausburn, Johnny Lanford, Mike Wilson, Zack Elwell, and Cayce Ballard. Ronald & Faye Couch are celebrating their wedding anniversary.

If you are planning to ride the van to Lenoir this afternoon, grab a quick lunch after church and be ready to board by 12:45. Estimated return time is 9:30-10.

We rejoice in the recent decisions for Christ made by several of our young people. There will be a baptism service next Sunday during the worship hour. If there are others who desire to know more about baptism, please let us know.

A van load traveled to Rock Hill this past Thursday to visit our sister in Christ, Jessie Belle Leopard. It was an enjoyable day for all, and Jessie Belle sends her love and greetings to all at Guthrie Grove.

On Sunday evening, Sept. 7, our young people will present a mini-musical at 6 pm. Come support our youth & youth-workers, and be blessed by the evening's presentation. Sept. 7 is also Grandparents Day, and all grandparents in attendance will be honored.

We thank all who helped out with yesterday's activities in Williamston Park. Our youth were featured on the bandstand, and several of our young people and a few adults were in the park representing our church.

Ashlynn Jordan wishes to announce the following: We invite you to participate in our Discipleship Class as we investigate what is the Abrahamic Faith (8/24) and begin a study of basic doctrine, on Sept. 7th. The purpose of this study is increasing their understanding of basic doctrine and how to share it with others. If you have any questions, please contact me at 843-655-6609."

Attention Guthrie Grove Men: Come and enjoy breakfast (Prepared by the Pastors) on Saturday morning, Sept. 13th at 8:00 am). Bring your appetite, any ideas for future activities, ministries, etc., and enjoy a devotion & time of fellowship.

The new church calendar year is about to begin. Special preparations are being made to coordinate events/opportunities in the upcoming year. Speak to Nikki Farr if you would be willing to serve as a substitute Sunday School teacher.

On Sept. 7, during the Sunday evening service, a special love offering will be taken for Jeff Simpson. This offering is not for the Beth Simpson Camp Fund to benefit our youth, but to help Jeff with accrued medical expenses. The Guthrie Grove Youth are sponsoring this offering.

If you are visiting Guthrie Grove, or if you are a regular attendee who has a special need or prayer concern that has not been brought to our attention, or would like a pastoral visit, etc., fill out the insert & drop in the offering plate.