Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you have chosen to worship with us this morning, in obedience to God's Word: "Let us not give up meeting togetherbut let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day (Of Jesus' return) approaching."

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #168
What a Wonderful Savior!

Invocation ~

We Celebrate the Baptism of Shannon Farr ~
"for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus." (Gal. 3:27-28)

We Rejoice in Song ~
Hymn #392
Where He Leads I'll Follow

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"And God is able to make all grace bound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work."

An Offering in Song ~

Lifting Our Voices in Song ~
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus (Chorus only)
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 ~

Closing Song (This will be our Benediction, followed by a short intermission prior to the Annual Business Meeting)

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is a day that the LORD has made; let's be glad and rejoice. It's been noted that every day is a gift—that's why they call it the present! We're glad that you've chosen to worship with us on this day-please join us again soon.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #19, We're Maring to Zion

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~
(Our young people singing their favorite VBS Song)

Lifting Our Voices in Song ~
Hymn #371, Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Hymn #141, Because He Lives (Beginning with chorus)

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
(To be announced)

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here & invite you to join us for worship again soon. On this Father's Day 2010 we honor all men in attendance, & are reminded of the special love our Heavenly Father has for each of us.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #69, This is My Father's World
Hymn #1, How Great Thou Art

Invocation ~

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully Receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

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, Give Thanks

We Honor All Men in Attendance ~
(Happy Father's Day to all!)

An Offering in Song ~
Chris James

Turning Our Hearts to the Word of God ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #50, Day by Day

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It is wonderful to gather together to worship (ascribe worth to) our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus. How thankful we are for the freedom we have in this great Country, and especially for our freedom in Christ.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #541, My Country ‘Tis of Thee

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

A Musical Offering ~
Noel Durham (Violin)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #364
Jesus is the Joy of Living
Jesus and Me (Verses sung by quartet: please join by singing the chorus below)
Now it is Jesus and me for each tomorrow, for every heartache and every sorrow;
I know that I can depend upon my newfound friend, and so till the end
it's Jesus and me.Turning Our Hearts to the Word of God ~

Morning Message ~
Paid in Full

We Observe the Ordinance of Communion ~
(If you are a baptized member of the Body of Christ, please participate)

Hymn #320, My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We are glad that you are here; if you are visiting today, consider yourself a guest and join us for worship again soon.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: OrganistWelcome ~

Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Psalm 40:1-3, 5a)
(L) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
(C) He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire;
(L) He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
(C) He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
(L) Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
(C) Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done.
(L) The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
Hymn #546, Count Your Blessings

Invocation ~

Receiving Tithes and Offerings ~
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #184, The Lily of the Valley
I Love You, Lord
I Love You, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship You, O my soul rejoice.
Take joy my King in what You hear, may it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear.

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
#443, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Benediction ~

Good morning, and welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It's our prayer that your faith will be strengthened today and that you'll leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to be in the House of the Lord."Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #395, Revive Us Again
Change My Heart, O God
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God,
may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me,
this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my
heart, O God, may I be like You.

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. (2 Cor. 9:7)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #28, Great is Thy Faithfulness
Open Our Eyes
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him,
and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen,
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
#445, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God; we're glad that you are here. This is a day the LORD has made; let's be glad and rejoice!

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
When I Call on Jesus (Chris James and Noel Durham)
Hymn #433, A Shelter in the Time of Storm!

Invocation ~

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully Receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus: Philippians 4:19

Offertory ~
Phyllis Davis (An instrumental medley on the Hammered Dulcimer)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #382, Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound

An Offering in Song ~
The Anchor Holds, Josh Thomason

Morning Message ~
Hold on! (Just a Little Bit Tighter)

Closing Hymn ~
#506, On Jordan's Stormy Banks I Stand

Benediction ~

Depart to Show and Share Your Re-Kindled Faith ~

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