Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. The first verse of a familiar hymn says, "Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Him always, and feed on His Word." In our busy lives, it's vital to take time to fellowship with our Heavenly Father and with His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus, as well as with one another. We're glad that you are here. If you are visiting today, consider yourself a guest, and join us again for worship soon.

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #332
Joy in Serving Jesus
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.
(CCLI #279191)

Invocation ~

An Offering in Song ~
Majestic

Receiving Tithes and Offerings ~

Lifting Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #478
Coming

Morning Message ~
Psalm 16:11

Closing Song ~
Hymn #439
Dwelling in Beulah Land

Benediction~

Looking Ahead...
Jun 09: Young People Grief Counseling Session with Tony Perdomo
Jun 10: Adelle Chandler Ladies Group meets at 7:00 pm
Jun 10: Quiz Practice 6 pm (You MUST be present if wishing to try out)
Jun 11: Bible Study for all ages; BYF meets at 7:00 pm
Jun 14: Bible World Visualized Course (2nd Saturday) at Guthrie Grove Museum
Jun 15: Father's Day (Something for each man in attendance);
Jun 15: NO EVENING SERVICE. Enjoy an evening with your family
Jun 17: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm
Jun 22-27: Southeast Youth Camp in Blowing Rock, NC
Jun 28: McMinn/Robinson Wedding at Guthrie Grove
Jun 29: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30 pm
Jul 13-17: Vacation Bible School at Guthrie Grove
Jul 20-25: FUEL in Manchester, IN. For those going into 8th grade and up.
Jul 26: Carolina Conference Board meets in Asheville
Jul 30-Aug 01: Annual General Conference meeting in Ohio
Jul 30-Aug 13: Labor Vieja, Mexico Mission Trip
Aug 03-08: Special Meetings with Pastor Scott Ross of Omaha NE
Aug 24: Carolina Conference meets in Lenoir, NC

Prayer Concerns...
Caleb Esuary (Heart tests), Ruth Bagwell, Susan Bradley, Larry Weeks, Robert & Kathy Hood, Otto Haynes, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Delma Fuller, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Peggy Pierce, Paul & Kathy Martin, Adam Durham, Blaine Gibbs, Dot Whitt, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Tootsie Lanford, Bud & Peaches Melton, Cody Hammond, Jerry Hicks, Levi Walters, Pat Smith, Bill Harbin, Dylan Capps, Myra Montgomery, Jonathan's aunt, Leanne's nephew, Carlton Craft, Judy Locke, Brandon Ritch, Elaine Tony Childers, Tom Burris, John Roberts, Todd Currens, Mabel Campbell, Donna Deane, Ronnie Crowe, Johnny Moss, Elizabeth Cooper's neighbor, Gary Burnham, Barbara Johnson (MN), Jim Mattison and the other Africa Mission Team members, Our silent requests, teachers & students, Jim, Cory, and Jamie's upcoming move, Our Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: Johnny Lanford/Carol James
Today in nursery: Fae Smith
Tonight's driver: Bob Alcumbrack
next week's counters: Mike Smith/Bobby Lee Partain
next week in nursery: ???
NO driver needed next Sunday evening

This week's birthdays: Marshall Durham (Today), David Martin, Drew McAlister, Karen Holt, Lara Franco, Randy Spearman, and Andy Wilson.
This week's wedding anniversaries: Buddy & Heather Hooper, Mack & Sharon Durham, Danny & Holly Durham, Bobby Lee & Angie Partain, Chad & Tonja Davenport, and Marc & Tammy Barkley.

Pastor Jim Mattison and his daughter Rebekah left for Malawi today via London & Johannesburg. Later this week they will be joined by Joe Martin & Vince Finnegan. Please pray for these Team Members as God's love and Word is shared in the Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Kenya.

Pastor Jim, Cory, & Jamie Shaull will arrive in South Carolina sometime on Jun 18. They would appreciate some help unloading trucks (Williamston) on on Thursday, Jun 19th. If you can help, let Pastor Mike know. We appreciate Bobby Partain's assistance in helping the Shaull's move from Oklahoma.

Don't forget that registration forms are available for SE Youth Camp for those going into 4th grade & up, FUEL for those going into 8th grade & up, and the General Conference in Ohio. There are early-bird deadlines for all events.

Tomorrow at 7:00 pm there will be a 2nd discussion session led by Tony Perdomo of Palmetto Family Medical Group. His earlier presentation was very worthwhile, and tomorrow's meeting, which is offered specifically for our young people, will also cover the topics of grief, loss, and depression.

If you know of elderly, widows, widowers, etc. who might be in need of financial assistance, please speak to Bobby Partain or one of our other deacons.

Beginning today and continuing through the summer months, Tammy Barkley will be guiding high school and college students through selected portions of the Systematic Theology. Anyone is welcome to attend.

The theme for Vacation Bible School 2008 is "Power Lab" (Where Kids Discover Jesus' Miraculous Power). Myra Montgomery and Amy Lanford will serve as co-directors. If you'd like to volunteer to help out with our upcoming VBS, please see Myra or Amy.

Life-long Church of God member Ferris Zechiel has reached 100 years, and will be recognized this coming Thurs., Jun 12 (8:30 am) by NBC's Willard Scott. Mr. Zechiel served as Elder of the Burr Oak, IN Church (Served by Jim and Martha Mattison) for many years.

This year's quiz material is from the Gospel of Matthew, chapters 12-14. Quizzers: Study hard and best of luck! We appreciate the efforts of coaches Chris & Drew.

Congratulations to Paul & Kathy Martin upon becoming grandparents. A son, Gentry (8 lbs, 3 oz.), was born to Jeff and Jennifer Upton on Tues., Jun 3rd.

At this year's Annual General Conference in Springfield, OH, two individuals will be elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Nominated for directorship are Larry Bolhous (Oregon, IL), Greg Demmitt (Tempe, AZ), Pastor Dale Swartz (Litchfield, MN), and Daniel Siderius (Now living in St. Louis, MO).

Congratulations to Sarah Franco upon being named to the Dean's List again this Semester. Sarah will be entering her 2nd year at Erkine College, Due West.