Good morning; welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. In the words of an old chorus, "It's a happy day and I thank God for the weather. It's a happy day and I'm livin it for my Lord. It's a happy day and things are gonna get better, ‘cause I'm livin each day by the promises in God's Word." Thank you, God, for the joy you bring into our lives; thank you for your very great and precious promises.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice! Rejoice in the Lord
always, and again I say, rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!
Rejoice, Rejoice! And again I say rejoice!

Hymn #184
The Lily of the Valley

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #439
Dwelling in Beulah Land

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #472
Fill My Cup, Lord

Good Sunday morning, and welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is the day that the LORD has made; let's be glad and rejoice!

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Isaiah 41:10)
(L) So do not fear, for I am with you;
(C) Do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
(L) I will strengthen you and help you;
(C) I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Hymn #210 ~
Standing on the Promises

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #460
It is Well with My Soul

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #394
Living for Jesus

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. How blessed we are to
gather this morning to praise our Heavenly Father and His Son, our
Lord and Savior Jesus. We're glad that you are here; make yourself
at home in God's House with God's people.
Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord
Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #27
Holy, Holy, Holy

Invocation ~
Norman Chandler

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #224
There's a Quiet Understanding
The Name of the Lord
1. Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be the name of the Lord; blessed be
the name of the Lord Most High.
Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be the name of the Lord; blessed be
the name of the Lord Most High.
(Refrain) The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it, and they
are saved. The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and
they are saved.
2.Glory to the name of the Lord 3. Holy is the name of the Lord
(Used with permission: CCLI #279191)

An Offering in Song ~
Kaitlyn Walters

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
(To be announced)

Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. Elizabeth Prentiss, the author of our closing hymn wrote, "To love Christ more is the deepest need, the constant cry of my soul out in the woods, & on my bed, & out driving, when I am happy and busy, & when I am sad & idle, the whisper keeps going up for more love, more love, more love!" May we feel the love of God and of Christ in a special way today, and may we all leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to be in the House of the Lord."

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #141, Because He Lives
This is my Commandment
This is my commandment that you love one another, that your joy may be full.
(Repeat)
That your joy may be full, that your joy may be full. This is my commandment
that you love one another, that your joy may be full.

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

Special Musical Offerings ~
Madison Farr and Sara Farr

We Worship in Song ~
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.
Father, I Adore You
Father, I adore You, lay my life before You, How I love You.
Jesus, I adore You, Lay my life before You, How I love You.

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #313
More Love to Thee

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here, and pray that your faith will be strengthened today. It's been said, "To believe in the unseen is both a triumph and a blessing." As individuals, and as a corporate Body, we walk by faith, not by sight; we look at the unseen which is eternal.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading: 1 John 3:16
(L) By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.
(C) And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Hymn #434, Jesus Loves Even Me

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
As the Deer
1. As the deer panteth for the water, so my soul longeth after Thee. You alone
are my heart's desire, and I long to worship Thee.
(Chorus) You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my
spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship Thee.
2. You're my friend and You are my brother even though You are a King.
I love You more than any other, so much more than anything.
3. I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye.
Holy Ground
We are standing on holy ground, And I know that there are angels all around;
Let us praise Jesus now, We are standing in His presence on holy ground.

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
(To be announced)

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here; make yourself at home in God's House, with God's people. Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord

Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #366
Sunlight

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #463
Jesus Never Fails
My Life is in You, Lord
My life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.
My life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.
I will praise You with all of my life,
I will praise You with all of my strength;
With all of my life, with all of my strength,
All of my hope is in You.
My life is in You, Lord, My strength is in you, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You.
My life is in You, Lord, My strength is in You, Lord,
My hope is in You, Lord, in You, it's in You, in You.

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
(To be announced)

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We are glad that you are here, and pray that your faith will strengthened as a result of this morning's worship. In the midst of much uncertainty, our stability rests upon the promises of God, and those of His Son, our Lord, Savior, and coming King.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #210
Standing on the Promises

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #470
Reach Out to Jesus
Beautiful:
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful
and Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
Carefully, touching me, causing my eyes to see
Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
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 ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #415
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. Regarding the Lord's grace, Kirk Talley has written, "Red can't explain the beauty of a rose, white can't tell the magic in the air when it snows; marvelous can't half convey the grace of the King, the only word for grace is amazing. We thank God for His amazing grace, especially as freely given us in and through His Son, Jesus.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Psalm 136:1)
(All) Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.
Hymn #59
The Mercies of God

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

We Worship in Song ~
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Heavenly Father
Heavenly Father, we appreciate you,
Heavenly Father, we appreciate you;
We love you, adore you, we bow down before you;
Heavenly Father, we appreciate you.
Son of God, what a wonder you are,
Son of God, what a wonder you are;
We love you, adore you,
we bow down before you;
Son of God, what a wonder you are.
(Used with permission: CCLI #279191)

An Offering in Song ~
Jake Ballard

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #480
Face to Face

Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God on this last Sunday before Christmas. We're glad that you are here to celebrate God's greatest Gift of love—His Son to be our Savior!

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #102
O Come, All Ye Faithful

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

Offertory ~
Rachel Franco

An Offering in Song ~
Craig Farr

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #91
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

Special Music ~
Brenda Holt, Gesus Bambino

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #57
The Love of God

Benediction ~

Good morning, and welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is a special time of year: a time of expectation and hope: a time to focus upon the joy, peace, and love that we have and feel because of God's greatest gift to us, the gift of His Son.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #96
O Little Town of Bethlehem

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"You should each give, then, as you have decided, not with regret or out of a sense of duty; for God loves the one who gives gladly." (2 Cor. 8:7)

An Offering in Song ~
Noel Durham

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #85
Angels We Have Heard on High
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.
(Used with permission: CCLI #279191)

A Musical Offering ~
Jennie Montgomery

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
#99, Away in a Manger

Benediction ~