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

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #298
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Invocation ~

We Celebrate the Baptism of Tammy Smith ~
For you all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. (Gal. 3:26-27)

The Family of God (Chorus only)
I'm so glad I'm a part of the family of God
I've been washed in the fountain, cleansed by His blood!
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod
for I'm part of the family, the family of God.

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

Our Response ~
Give Thanks
Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One
give thanks because he's given Jesus Christ his son. (Repeat)
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," let the poor say, "I am rich"
because of what the Lord has done for us! (Repeat)
Give thanks. Give thanks.

An Offering in Song ~

Turning Our Hearts to the Word of God

Morning Message ~
Faithfulness Part 3 (Faithful as Students)

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #206
The Bible Stands

Benediction ~
 

Looking Ahead...
Jul 20-25: FUEL (Manchester, Indiana)
Jul 26: Carolina Conference Board meets at Ryan's in Asheville
Jul 22: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm
Jul 23: Mid-week Bible Study/BYF at 7:00 pm
Jul 27: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30 pm
Jul 30: BYF Fun Night
Jul 30-Aug 01: Annual General Conference Meeting in Springfield, OH
Aug 03: "Homecoming Sunday" at Guthrie Grove; Carry-in luncheon
Aug 03-08: Annual Special Meetings with Pastor Scott Ross
Aug 17: 3-5 pm Drop-in Baby Shower for Ashley Hall (It's a Boy)
Aug 24: Carolina Conference Meeting in Lenoir, NC
Sep 21: Sunday School Picnic (4-8 pm)

Prayer Concerns...
Steve Riddle, Kathy/Robert Hood, Virginia Paxton (Hospice of the Upstate), Otto Haynes, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Peggy Pierce, Paul/Kathy Martin, Dot Whitt, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Tootsie Lanford, Bud/Peaches Melton, Cody Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Leanne White's nephew, Jonathan York's aunt, Ronnie Crowe, Donna Deane, Will Spearman (Gall Bladder Surgery last week), Awone Rector, Peggy Bohannon's family, Susan Bradley, Marlane Cooper (Recovering from Heart By-pass), Betty Stevenson (ER on 07-18), this week's FUEL, next week's General Conference, Our travelers, silent requests, drought, Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's offering counters: Johnny Lanford & Chris James
Today in nursery: Fae Smith
Tonight's van driver: Dean D.
Next week's counters: Mike Smith/Carol James
Next week in nursery: M. & S. Wilson
Next week's driver: B. Durham

Happy birthday this week to the following: Tammy Smith, Andrew Bell, Becky Bell, Jason Farr, Jarrett Lanford, Chris James, Myra Montgomery, Stephen Partain, and Jordan Durham.
Joe and Sarah Hood will celebrate their wedding anniversary on Jul 26th. Congratulations to all.

Pastors Mike & Jim, along with others from Guthrie Grove will be attending Conference in Ohio Jul 30 - Aug 01. If a need arises contact Elder Dan Durham or a deacon.

Due to youth and youth workers being away at FUEL, there will be NO teen youth meeting tonight, Jul 20th and NO BYF on Wed., Jul 23.

We rejoice in Tammy Smith's decision to put on Christ in the waters of baptism. If there are others who are considering being joined to Christ in His death, burial, and resurrection, please let us know. God bless you, Tammy, as you begin your new life in Christ on your physical birthday!

We appreciate the efforts of many which made last week's VBS a huge success (Directors Myra and Amy, teachers, crew leaders, drivers, cooks, etc). High attendance was over 150, and nearly $400 was raised to help fund the 37-girl orphanage in Haiti. Bible School is over, but let's not forget the power that is available to each of us, helping us to live lives pleasing to God and to Jesus.

The Charter Bus pulled out after midnight this morning en route to Manchester College, IN, home of this year's FUEL. Nearly 50 campers and staff are attending from Guthrie Grove. Individuals from Bethel, North Carolina, and Georgia are also traveling on the bus. We welcome the parents from our sister churches who have stayed to worship with us this morning. Please pray for this all-important week, and for the safe travels of all. Good luck to our quizzers- Jake, Jordan, Cayce, & Rachel. Quiz Coach is Drew McAlister.

"Homecoming Sunday" will kick-off our Annual Special Meetings on Aug 3rd. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite your friends and family to church. Perhaps there are those who, for whatever reason, are not attending regularly. Please make a special effort to let them know they are missed, and to invite them to "come home". (Promo fliers are on the table) A pot-luck luncheon and time of fellowship will follow the morning service. We'll have a larger-than-usual crowd, so please plan accordingly. (Meat and drinks provided) Pastor Scott Ross will speak each evening, Sunday thru Friday, Aug 3-8. Additionally, Scott will conduct "brown bag Bible studies" each day during the lunch hour. There are still 3 spots available to host Scott and Gayle for an evening meal. The sign-up sheet is on the entryway table.

The refreshment schedule for Special Meetings is as follows:
Sun. night: Soup and Cornbread, Ice Cream
Mon. night: Cake, brownies, veggie trays and desserts
Tues. night: Chips, dips, and fruit
Wed. night: Watermelons provided by Thompson Smith
Thurs. night: Sandwiches and chips
Fri. night: Homemade ice cream
...see Mary Ann for more information.

Thanks to Pastor Jim for organizing Friday night's Greenville Drive trip, and to all who participated. It was an enjoyable evening of fun & fellowship.