Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is a special day—a day in which to rejoice; this is a special time of year—a time to celebrate the resurrection of God's Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus. To God be the glory!

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #143: He Lives

Invocation ~

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

Palm Sunday Celebration ~

The Children of Junior Church ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #143: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
I Love You, Lord:
I Love You, Lord and I lift my voice
to worship You, O my soul rejoice.
Take joy, my King in what You hear.
May it be a sweet, sweet, sound in Your ear.

Special Love Offering (To benefit Jackie (Blanken) Smith)

Morning Message ~
Pastor Jim Shaull

Closing Song ~
Hymn #152: Praise Him! Praise Him!

Benediction ~

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(*Please stand if able)Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~
Looking Ahead
Mar 28: Carolina Conference Fellowship at 3 pm; Drop-in Baby Shower for Jennifer Martin Upton (2-4); Choir Practice at 6 pm
Mar 31: Bible Study for all ages; BYF Fun Night ("Maring for Missions")
Mar 31: Guthrie Grove Board meets at 8 pm
Apr 03: Easter Egg Hunt at the church starting at 10 am
Apr 04: Easter Sunday (Son Rise Service at 8 am, followed by breakfast & fellowship;Sunday School at 10; Morning Worship at 11; Communion at 6 pm)
Apr 11-16: Christian Worker's Seminar, Pigeon Forge, TN
Apr 13: Adelle Chandler Meeting: 7 pm (All ladies of the church are invited)
Apr 16-18: Spring Retreat in Blowing Rock (Grades 7 through College Age)
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 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: General 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, Robbie Jo Hood, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Nancy Weeks, Joan Adams, Margaret Weisner, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Lib Cooper, Tootsie Lanford, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Martin, Bill Jameson Family, Steve Riddle (Knee replacement), Joan Durham, Joe 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, Glenn Dodd, Charles Dantzler, 3 yr. old Andrew Madonia, David Martin, Fae Smith (upcoming surgery), Carey Morton (Friend of the Walters' family), Victoria Holt's mother (Hip replacement), John Dorsey, Brandon Hight (Car accident), Young An (Pastor Steve's wife w/back pain), those returning from this weekend's ABC-Invitational, Our silent requests, the unemployed, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

03/21 -
counters: Jason Lanford/Catherine McAlister
nursery worker: ?
van driver: Wayne Picklesimer
04/04 -
counters: Bob Alcumbrack/Donna Roper
nursery worker: ?
van driver: Mike Smith

Happy birthday this week to Berry Durham, Anita Naumoff, Cate Meunier, Craig Davenport, Tez Haynes, and Imogene Johnson.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Bobby and Fae Smith and Ron and Sheri Elwell.

Thanks to:
Gerald & Sheila Hiles for placing the Easter flowering plants in the Sanctuary. (List of plants (given in honor/memory of loved ones) will appear in next week's bulletin.
Sister's Act for providing the plastic eggs & candy for next Saturday's (Apr 3) Egg Hunt (Beginning at 10 am)
Rebecca Dauksas for driving several of our young people to Atlanta this weekend to participate in the annual ABC-Invitational.
Those who turned out last Monday night to hear Susie Waldrop's testimony and demonstration of the newly purchased Rogers Organ. Once more, thanks to all who have donated to the Organ Fund. May our new organ serve us well, to the glory of God and of His Son Jesus.

Congratulations to:
Cayce Ballard, Megan Bryant, Lindy Elwell (& the rest of the Wren High Marching Band), upon being selected to play in last weekend's Disney Parade (Orlando, FL).
Chris James, Evan Hall, Lynda Grant & Pastor Mike upon completing yesterday's 33rd Annual Cooper River Bridge 10 K Run in Charleston. (Nearly 40,000 registered runners/walkers)

Resurrection Sunday Update:
There will be a special "Son Rise" Service on the church grounds at 8am (With our area Sister Churches). If you'd like to provide special music, see Pastor Jim.
Afterwards, breakfast will be served in the Guthrie Grove Fellowship Hall. (Thanks Harold, Mary Ann, & Wayne for volunteering to provide breakfast)
At 6 pm, there will be a Communion Service; if you are a baptized member of the Body of Christ, it's your privilege and responsibility to celebrate this significant ordinance.

Youth News:
Forms are available for the upcoming Spring Youth Retreat at Blowing Rock. See Telva if you have questions.
Apr is "Random Acts of Kindness Month". Our BYF will be helping the local KAB Chapter of Anderson with litter pick-up in the Pelzer area.

Last Sun. Holly Durham made a special announcement about the Prayer Chain and the Bereavement Meal. If you wish to be added to these ministries, or if there are presently changes (Phone numbers, etc.) to be made, fill out the form on the entryway table, or see Holly ASAP.

Our "College Student of the Week" is Jared Partain: about to complete classes in Automotive Mechanics at Greenville Tech. Jared is currently working at Sears (Haywood Mall) as well. (Keep all our students in your prayers) Cards of encouragement can be mailed to Jared: 117 Lakeview Dr., Williamston, 29697.