Good morning, and welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It's our prayer that your faith will be strengthened today and that you'll leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to be in the House of the Lord."Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #395, Revive Us Again
Change My Heart, O God
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God,
may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me,
this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my
heart, O God, may I be like You.

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. (2 Cor. 9:7)

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #28, Great is Thy Faithfulness
Open Our Eyes
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him,
and say that we love Him. Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen,
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
#445, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

Benediction ~

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(*Please Stand if Able)Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~
Looking Ahead...
Jul 25: Drop-in Baby Shower for Kellie and Jarrett Lanford (2-4 pm); Guthrie Grove Board meets at 4:30; Evening Service at 6 pm (Pastor Jim)
Jul 27: Sister's Act Ladies Group meets (All ladies are welcome: Ice Cream Sundaes will be served)
Jul 28: BYF Fun Night (See more info on next page)
Jul 31: Carolina Conference Board meets in Asheville
Aug 1-5: Homecoming Sunday/Special Meetings w/ Pastor Scott Deane
Aug 6-8: Atlanta Service Trip: SafeHouse Outreach (Sign up w/Rebecca if you'd like to be a part of this service project in conjunction with Atlanta Bible College)
Aug 22: 6 pm Church-wide Game Night for all ages (Bring your favorite board games and snacks)
Aug 29: Carolina Conference meets at Guthrie Grove

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Nellie Palmer, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Ruby Kay, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris/Wayne Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Tootsie Lanford, Johnny Lanford's Aunt Pearl, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Bill Jameson Family, Joe/Bobbie Pack, Alma Linley, Susan Bradley, Alva Huffer, Kim Petromichelis, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Jim Mattison, Ann Sawby, Andrew Madonia, Kyle Freeman, Beth/Robert Browning, Marlane Cooper, Paul/Kathy Martin, Norman Chandler Jr., Peggy Durham, Joan Adams, Patsy Burris' father (Improved), Faye Couch, Michael Cunningham, Connie Strom, Debbie Bryant, Libby Welch, Graysen Pack, Kevin Farr Family, Becky Castle (Rehab/knee surgery), Jerry Trotter (Lung Surgery), Karen Dalton (Cancer), Margene Raper (Terminal: Margene was a cook in the Men's Dorm at OBC during the 1960's), Sharon Durham, Wilola Stargel, Our silent requests, travelers, the unemployed (Including Daryl Haynes), our Troops, Country & the Peace of Jerusalem

We praise God for those who have recently undergone successful surgeries and been released from the hospital (Including Michael Cunningham, Sharon Durham, Faye Couch & Jerry Trotter). We thank God that Pastor Joe Astolfi's tumor was benign (Indiana) and that Pastor Brent Carpenter is now able to serve the Monroe, NC congregation. Praise God as well for the week at Manchester College (FUEL), and our students' and staff's safe return.

Today's counters: Mike Smith/Carol James

Happy birthday this week to Chris James, Myra Montgomery, Stephen Partain, Barbara Keplinger, Jordan Durham, Anne Pack, Caiden Kopytin, Joe James, Ashlynn Jordan, Bill Jameson, Taylor Wilson, Susan Pierce & Ruth Bagwell.
Joe & Sarah Hood and Mike & Myra Montgomery are celebrating wedding anniversaries.

Everyone is invited to attend this afternoon's baby shower for Kellie & Jarrett Lanford. Drop in from 2:00 to 4:00; it's a girl!

Pastor Mike wishes to thank those who helped out during his vacation last week. Special thanks to Bobby Lee Partain for bringing the Sunday morning message.

We have received word that Becker Lodge (Camp Mack, Milford, IN) burned to the ground on Sunday Morning, Jul 11. Many in our congregation and in Church of God's nation-wide have fond memories of Camp Mack. Perhaps you can still hear a voice from the past ringing out, "Get your bedding at Becker Lodge!" We praise God that there were no casualties.

Congratulations to our South Carolina Quiz Teams! The Fantastic Four (Joel Fletcher, Luke Elwell, Rachel Franco & Jennie Montgomery) took 2nd place (Behind Arkansas), while The Other Guys (Levi & Calle Walters, Karee Anne and Kailyn Fletcher) came in 3rd place. Receiving trophies for making this year's All-Star Quiz Team were Joel (3rd place) and Karee Anne (4th). It was wonderful to view the quizzing program, and all of the week's special activities, on Cogcast. Check out Church of God sermons, music, and other special events on Cogcast.org.

YOUTH: This Wed. night (7 pm) is an opportunity to encourage members of our church and community. Plan to be at this BYF "Servants of Service Night".

Homecoming Sunday and Special Meetings 2010 is almost here! Mark your calendars for Aug 1: Aug 5. Pastor Scott Deane of Pleasant Hill, OH will be our guest speaker. Scott is married to Theresa Humpreys (Royal, AR), & is the father of Joshua, Rachel & Hannah (Who will be accompanying Scott to SC). Pray for this week of fellowship, praise & worship. Scott's Sunday sermons are entitled, "Stumbling and Bumbling" and "Why Do Bad Things Happen?" Please invite your family and friends. If you'd like to provide a lunch or supper meal for Pastor Scott and Hannah, please speak to Pastor Mike or Jim.

If you buy Kraft cheese singles Pastor Jim would like to have the package/outside wrapper to help get reduced prices for a group trip to a Drive baseball game.

Michelle Griswold (Jim Mattison's granddaughter) has written to thank us for our prayers/financial support of the recent Africa Mission Trip. Michelle states, "I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to be a part of this work, & encourage everyone to take part in spreading God's Word, whatever form that may take."