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

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Guest Pianist: Curt Masters

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #38, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore 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. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Cor. 9:7-8)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #194, Jesus Loves Me
I'd Rather Have Jesus
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold; I'd rather be His than have riches untold;
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands. I'd rather be led by his nail-pierced hand
Chorus: than to be the king of a vast domain or be held in sin's dread sway;
I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today.
He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; He's sweeter than honey from out of the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs. I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead.

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #288, An Every Day Prayer

Benediction ~

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Looking Ahead...
Apr is Random Acts of Kindness Month ~
Ap1 18: Evening Service at 6 pm
Apr 21: Bible Study for all ages/BYF: 7 pm
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)
Jul 31: Carolina Conference Board meets in Asheville
Aug 01: Special Meetings with Pastor Scott Deane begin
Aug 29: Carolina Conference meets at Guthrie Grove (3:30)

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 (Alma Linley's friend), Ann Sawby, Chas. Dantzler, Andrew Madonia, David Martin, Carey Morton, Mrs. Beecher (Victoria's mom), Young An, Mark Lippert, Jennifer Upton, George Martin, Suzanne Winner's father, Chas Johnson (Skin Cancer), Mabel Campbell, Robbie Jo Hood, Kathy Hood, Carolyn Willett (broken wrist), Dean McCombs (Heart Cath/Stint), Peggy Pierce (Upon the death of her brother), Steve Moore (Jim Mattison's son-in-law: farming accident), Our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: Bobby Partain/Carol James
tonight's driver: Berry Durham

Celebrating birthdays this week are the following: Lynda Grant, McKenzie Scott, Madison Haynes and Margie Lanford.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Jason and Shannon Farr, Mickey and Kathy Durham, and Tim and Tracie Scott. Harold & Betty Davis celebrated a special Golden Anniversary this past Thursday!

Interested in helping w/Vacation Bible School this year? (Contact Sherry Alcumbrack)

Thanks to:
*all those who helped in any way with yesterday's Bible World Museum class, taught by Alva Huffer.
*Our youth, who recently did some yard work for our neighbors (The Rogers' family and Mary Milne).
*God for the recent Christian Workers' Seminar in beautiful Gatlinburg, and the safe return of those who attended. We're anxious to hear about their experiences.
*Many of our young people (Youth leaders/chaperons) are away today, attending the Carolina Conference Youth Retreat near Blowing Rock. We thank God for our young people, as well as our adults who give of their time.

Attention:
*Sister's Act: meet at Falls Park Apr 27 at 6:30. Let Jenny Durham know if you plan to attend no later than Fri., Apr 23rd. If interested in meeting w/others & car-pooling or riding on the van, let Jenny know, as well. There's free parking after 6 pm in the parking garage near the Park. Thanks.
*Next weekend is the Carolina Conf. Women's Retreat, hosted by Resurrection Hope Church, Lenoir, NC. Pray for this weekend of spiritual renewal/fellowship.

It's time to start identifying our 2010 Spring and Summer graduates. If you know of students who'll be graduating this year, please let Pastors Mike or Jim know. Like to be in charge of planning this annual service of recognition?

The Organ Fund is closed. If interested in the old organ, contact one of the Trustees.

We have received the following thank you card:
"Dear Guthrie Grove Church of God, Brothers Michael and Jim, Thank you for your prayers, positive thoughts, and the lovely red miniature rose basket of living flowers. David & Victoria are planting the red miniature roses in a flower bed in their yard as a long term token of your care, prayers, and visit. I shall never forget the kindness of your church members & support. Enclosed is $20 for the African Mission Trip. Love in Christ, Lournelle M Beecher."

Visitors who went to a heavy-duty grease factory were ushered into a large room. The tour host introduced them to the company's history & the number of employees at work producing the best machine lubricants in the world. They toured the noisy factory with its incredible activity: lots of wheels whirling & much mixing. As the tour ended, one of the visitors said, "I didn't see a shipping department." The guide responded, "Well, we don't have a shipping department because it takes all the grease we make to lubricate our equipment & keep the wheels turning."
(A reminder: The Church is the best lubricated grease factory in all of history. What's often missing is the shipping department. The Church doesn't exist for itself, it exists to bring others to a commitment to Jesus Christ)