Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We are so glad that you're 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 ~
Responsive Reading (Selected verses from Psalm 47)
(L) How awesome is the Lord Most High, the great King over all the earth!
(C) Sing praises to God, sing praises.
(L) Sing praises to our King.
(C) For God is the King of all the earth.
(L) Sing to Him a psalm of praise.
(C) God is seated on His holy throne…He is greatly exalted.

Hymn #1, How Great Thou Art

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
“My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #109, Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Hymn #158, Praise His Name

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Tell Others

Closing Song ~
Hymn #165, Crown Him with Many Crowns

Benediction ~

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Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~

Looking Ahead…
April is Random Acts of Kindness Month ~
Apr 11: Evening Service at 6 pm; Christian Workers’ Seminar begins (Thru 04/16)
Apr 13: Adelle Chandler Meeting: 7 pm (All ladies of the church are invited)
Apr 14: Bible Study for all ages/BYF: 7 pm
Apr 16-18: Spring Retreat in Blowing Rock (Grades 7 through College Age)
Apr 17: Bible World Museum Class (Open to all ABC students & their families)
Apr 22-25: Christian Women’s Tropical Retreat, Panama City Beach, FL
Apr 23-25: Women’s Retreat, Blowing Rock, NC (Resurrection Hope-Host)
Apr 25-28: Annual Theological Conference (Norcross, GA)
Apr 25: Monthly Board Meeting (4:30 pm)
Apr 27: Sister’s Act Ladies Group meets at the church (6:30 pm)
May 07: “Relay For Life” (Easley High School): Sign-up sheet on table
Jun 06-10: Vacation Bible School at Guthrie Grove
Jun 20-25: Carolina Conference Youth Camp near Blowing Rock, NC
Jul 07-10: Gen. Conference at Cornerstone Bible Church, McDonough, GA
Jul 18-23: FUEL (Manchester College, N. Manchester, IN)
Aug 01: Special Meetings with Pastor Scott Deane begin

Prayer Concerns…
Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Kathy Hood, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Nancy Weeks, Joan Adams, Margaret Weisner, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Elizabeth Cooper, Tootsie Lanford, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Bill Jameson Family, Steve Riddle, Joan Durham, Joe & Bobbie Pack, Susan Bradley, Alva Huffer, Kim Petromichelis, Peggy Durham, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Jim Mattison, James (Ms. Linley’s friend), Ann Sawby, Charles Dantzler, Andrew Madonia, David Martin, Fae Smith, Carey Morton, Victoria Holt’s mother, Young An, Jennie Montgomery, Mark Lippert, Chloe Hall, Jennifer Upton, the Peru Mission Trip, those mourning the deaths of Mae Owens (Jeff Upton’s grandmother) & the West Virginia Coal Mine accident victims, Dot Stephens, George Martin, Joyce Williams, Suzanne Winner’s father, Mabel Campbell, Lanny Parker, Robbie Jo Hood,
Kathy Hood, Our silent requests, the unemployed, our travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Today’s counters: Eugene Grant/Chris James
tonight’s van driver: Kevin Farr

Happy birthday this week to Gary Smith, Tonja Davenport, Eugene Grant, Madison Farr, David Holt, Dewayne Seigler, Jake Ballard, Lindy Elwell, Carol James, and Wilola Stargel.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries this week are the following: Gary & Debra Smith, Harold & Betty Davis, Mark & Jill Durham, Robert & Annette Stanley, and Earl & Margaret Elwell.

Thanks to all for their generous, continue support of the Lord’s Work ~

Several from Guthrie Grove (Including Drew, Catherine, Pastor Jim & Cory, Cathy Cunningham, Joe & Carol, Joyce, David Martin & Tonya, Harry & Andrea, Jimmy & Martha Ann, and Jim Mattison) will be attending all or part of this week’s Christian Workers’ Seminar in beautiful Pigeon Forge. Pray for the safe travels
and spiritual blessing of all those who are attending.

Thanks to…
*Those who helped out with yesterday’s breakfast and subsequent trimming of trees/shrubs around the church.
*those who prepared last Sunday’s breakfast and helped out with our Cantata presentation. Our narrators were Jordan Durham & Graysen Pack. Nearly 300 individuals attended last Sunday’s morning worship service; please invite your family & friends to join us again.
*Wayne Picklesimer for organizing last Monday’s Lunch-Out to Pendleton. Nearly 10 individuals enjoyed a time of food/fellowship.
*the ladies of Resurrection Hope Church (Lenoir, NC) for planning an exciting, upcoming Women’s Retreat. You won’t want to miss this April 23-25 event! Registration forms (On the entryway table) are due to today (Along w/$10 non-refundable deposit)
*Telva Elwell for directing next weekend’s re-scheduled Carolina Youth Retreat. No, snow skiing is not on the agenda, but lots of fun, fellowship, & opportunities for praise & worship are planned. Please turn in your registration forms ASAP.

If you wish to contribute to Michelle Griswold’s late-May trip to Malawi/Mozambique, please send a check with “Michelle Griswold—Africa Trip” on the memo line to LHI, PO Box 2950, McDonough, GA 30253, or place it in the offering plate TODAY. (Michelle is Jim’s granddaughter)

It’s time to start identifying our 2010 Spring and Summer graduates. If you know of students who will be graduating this year, please let Pastor Mike or Pastor Jim know. If you’d like to be in charge of planning this annual service of recognition, please let us know as well.

Congratulations to Andrea McMinn upon her retirement from full-time Hospice Care. We’re proud of your many years of service in the field of Nursing.

The Organ Fund is now closed, as our new Rogers Organ has been purchased. The old organ served us well, and is now available to any interested party. Contact one of the Trustees for more information.