Welcome to Guthrie Grove. It's a privilege to gather freely and worship our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus. We're glad that you are here, & pray that your faith will be strengthened as a result of worship today.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (From Psalm 27)
(L) The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
(C) The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
(L) One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek:
(C) That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
(L) to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
(C) In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling.
(L) He will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
(C) I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Opening Hymn ~
Hymn #2, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Invocation

Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~

Lifting Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #440, My Hope is Built

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #416, Faith is the Victory

Benediction
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Looking Ahead...
Jan 27: Guthrie Board meets at 4:30 pm
Jan 27: Dr. Mitchell Ghen presents at 6:00 pm
Jan 30: Bible Study for all ages/BYF meets at 7:00 pm
Feb 8-10: SE Winter Ski Retreat in Blowing Rock, NC
Feb 9-10: REFUGE for 18 year olds and up in Indianapolis
Feb 11-15: Ministers' Conference at Cornerstone Bible Church
Feb 12: Adelle Chandler meets at 7:00 pm
Feb 17: Congregational Business Meeting following worship
Feb 23: Carolina Conference Board meets in Gaffney
Feb 26: Sister's Act meets at 6:30 pm
Mar 23: Easter Sunday
Mar 28-29: Extraordinary Women Conference (BiLo Center)
Mar 30: Spring Carolina Conference hosted by Bethel Church of God

Prayer Concerns...
Merle Saylors (Fall- broken hip- Anderson Hosp.), Pastor Beder (Very low), Wilola Stargel, Sue Harbin, Tracie Scott, Beth Simpson, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Kathy Hood, Teresa Smith, Petsy Rudacille, Pastor Dennis Baldwin, Lois Wells, Peggy Pierce, Kathy Martin, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Joan Byrd (Jonathan's aunt), Africa Missions, Scott Hughes, Bill Dees, Mr. Leman, Melissa Crowder, Don & Vickie DePolo, Tootsie Lanford, Bobby Richardson, Joan Adams Family, Bud & Peaches Melton, Bernice Gambrell, Virginia Paxton, Sheila Hiles, Jim Clayburn, Allen Skelton, Those mourning the death of Haley Taylor, Curt Mason, Jack Martin (Pacemaker), Martin (Pacemaker), Debbie Jo Hammond, Cody Hammond, Jonathan York (week-long medical mission trip to Dominican Republic), Margie Lanford's upcoming medical mission trip to Nicaragua, Laura Metz' mother, Grace Price, Jerry Hicks, Frances Young, Our Silent requests, Travelers, Troops, Country, Those needing to accept Christ, Consideration of Pastor Jim Shaull, and the Peace of Jerusalem

If you have not picked up your 2007 Donation Receipt, please see Jenny Durham.

Offering counters today: D. Roper& Bobby Partain
In nursery today: Mike & Shannon Wilson
Tonight's driver: Mike Smith
Counters next week: Johnny Lanford & Bobby Lee Partain
In nursery next week: ??
Next week's driver: Johnny Lanford

Birthdays this week: James Pierce, Nancy Young, Marissa Scalf, Cathy Cunningham, Chris Cunningham, Victoria Holt, Jennifer Upton, & Mark Durham.
Wedding anniversaries this week: Wes & Pat Gorman and Roy & Joyce Davenport.

Kenny Walters' Sunday School Class has received a nice thank you from Lucille Bradley, for the love offering they sent to help in her time of need.

Don't' forget to bring your canned goods/non-perishable food items for this year's "Souper Bowl of Caring", which will benefit a local food pantry.

Ashlynn Jordan's new Sunday School class (which will focus on Jesus' life, and how to respond/disciples others as Jesus did) began today. Termed a "College and Careers" class, any interested individual is invited to attend.

Margie Lanford will leave soon for Nicaragua for a medical mission trip. How can you help? In addition to prayers, please consider bringing over-the-counter pain medication (Aspirin, Tylenol, Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc.) to be given the patientsfollowing their surgeries. Your support would be much appreciated!

The Bible Tract project, spear-headed by Norman Chandler, is moving forward. Admire the beautiful new tract rack that has been designed/created by Junior Farr. Thanks Junior, Norman & others. Stay tuned for more information.

Youth: the "Face the Mountain" Winter Ski Trip (7th grade and up) is only a few weeks away. Registration is a must- See Telva or Chris James for info.

After 10 yrs. of faithful service in the nursery, Mike & Donna Smith, and Lynda Grant have retired. One individual has agreed to help out in the nursery. Are there others who would volunteer on a part-time basis? See Mike Smith ASAP.

The congregational meeting, for the purpose of voting on the pastor as stated in our constitution, will follow morning worship services on Sunday, Feb. 17th.

Ladies: if interested in attending the 2008 Extraordinary Women Conference at the BiLo Center on Mar.28:29, speak to Jenny Durham. (Registration forms in foyer)

Thanks to all who contributed to the Palmetto 5th Grade Fieldtrip Fund. 10 students who were unable to attend will now be going to the Outer Banks, thanks to your generosity.

We welcome back Sarah Franco from her Erskine College trip to Peru, and are anxious to hear about her South American experiences.

Parents: please by sure your school-aged children are attending either the morning service or Junior Church. Too many youth are being found wandering about, missing out on the worship experience. Also, please note that the balcony is meant as overflow seating and is not an appropriate place for unaccompanied youth. Thanks, the Deacons.

"Dear Lord, during this new year, please give me a few friends who understand me and still remain my friends, a word to do that has eternal value, an understanding heart, a sense of humor, time for quiet, silent meditation on the things that really matter, the patience to wait for these things and the wisdom to recognize them when they arrive."

Please invite your family and friends to hear Dr. Mitchell Ghen in our sanctuary tonight at 6 pm. Dr. Ghen, considered one of the most educated physicians in integrated health care, will discuss the most important current information on nutrition that impacts your health. Special thanks to Mack Durham and others for coordinating this effort.