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 ~

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Looking Ahead...
Jan 10: Evening Service: 6 pm
Jan 13 (And each Wed. of the month): Bible Study/BYF: 7 pm
Jan 17: Lindsay Fricks Baby Shower (2-4 pm, Fellowship Hall)
Jan 23: Fellowship Hall reserved for York baby shower (3-5 pm)
Feb 05-07: Winter Ski Retreat (Blowing Rock, NC)
Feb 27: Carolina Conference Board Mtg.: Ryan's of Asheville
Mar 28: Bethel hosts the Spring Carolina Conference Business Mtg.
Apr 11-16: Christian Worker Seminar (Pigeon Forge, TN)
Apr 23-25: Women's Retreat, Blowing Rock, NC (Resurrection Hope-Host)
Jun 20-25: Carolina Conference Youth Camp near Blowing Rock, NC

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay (Rm. 201: NHC of Greenville, 1305 Boiling Springs Rd., Greenville, SC 29650), Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Nancy Weeks, Andy Cason, Joan Adams (Biopsy this past week), Margaret Weisner, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Charles Dantzler, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Beth Shirley, Joan McKee, Paul/Kathy Martin, the Bill Jameson family, Joan Durham, Eunice Browning, Betty Davis, Joe Pack, Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward/Helen Smith, Petromichelis Family, Alva Huffer (Scan this week), Doris Cole, Peggy Durham, Allen Skelton, Custody decisions concerning Cassie (York family): please pray for God's will, for what is best for Cassie; Bobby Thomason, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Marlane Cooper, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Marj Overmyer, Ian's friend, Walter Young, Danny Durham, Herschel Lyda's upcoming trip to Tanzania, Margie Lanford's upcoming Central American Mission Trip, Jim Mattison, Jamie Davis, the Marvin Kay (Bethel), the unemployed, our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Happy birthday this week to Jill Durham, Brady Davenport, Harry McMinn, Justin Martin, Estleen Parsons, Marc Naumoff, and Sandra Durham.
A special surprise 60th birthday is planned this afternoon (2-4) at Joy Fellowship for Pastor Wally Winner. All are invited to attend, bring cards, letters, share special memories, etc. Any email greetings can be sent to peggwall [at] yahoo [dot] com.

This year's Christian Worker's Seminar will be in Pigeon Forge. The theme for this Apr 11-16 event is "Rising High: Joining God". Make plans to attend. Cost: 1 to a room: $489; 2: $334; 3: $278; 4: $250. (Local church pays portion)

Thanks to those who attended and helped out with Sat. men's breakfast and fellowship. Thanks to Rebecca, Jennie, Cayce, Jake, & Megan for their hours of work at Williamston Park & cleaning the church this past Monday. We also appreciate the efforts of Lynda, Evan & Harrison cleaning out the storage room.

Lynda reports that 2010 Birthday/Anniversary Calendars will be available soon. (Any last-minute corrections: speak to Lynda ASAP)

Donations are still being accepted for Meals on Wheels shelf stable meals. Canned soup (Not condensed), crackers, granola bars, juice, raisins & canned fruit will help those in need during inclement weather.

Registration forms are available for the SE Winter Retreat. The theme for this Feb 5-7 event is "No Strings Attached". This retreat is for grades 7 through 22 years of age. Campers: pick up a form and read about important meal information as well as activity costs at Sugar Mtn. Ski Resort.

Tiny fingers, tiny toes, little itty bitty clothes, Dresses, ribbons and hair to curl, We're tickled pink she's having a girl! Please join us as we shower Lindsay Fricks with gifts and wishes Sunday, January 17th-Drop-in 2-4pm Guthrie Grove Church of God, Pelzer, SC Lindsay is registered at Babies-R-US

Our College Student of the Week is Karsen Pack, a sophomor at Winthrop University in Rock Hill. Karsen is an Interior Design major, and cards can be sent to 131 Halston Ridge, Easley 29642. Pray for all our students as they return to their 2nd semester studies.

Weight Watchers has started at Guthrie Grove! Feel free to join and attend Thurs. evening 6 pm meetings in the Fellowship Hall. (Weigh-in is at 5:30)

All in the church are invited to a "Couples Shower" for Amy and Jonathan York (Expecting the birth of their son next month). Mark your calendars for Sat. afternoon, January 23rd; drop in from 3-5 pm.

Some "I Will's" for the Coming Year ~
"I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart
I will show forth all thy marvelous works" (Ps. 9:1)
"I will go in the strength of the Lord God: I will make mention of your righteousness" (Ps. 71:16)
"I will meditate in your precepts, and have respect unto your ways" (Ps. 119:15)
"I will walk before the Lord in the land of the living" (Ps. 116:9)