Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God on this last Sunday of March. The promise of resurrection is written on every shoot, bud, and leaf in our natural environment. Thank you God for the hope and promise we have in You, and Your Son Jesus.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams (Organist)
Susan Durham (Pianist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregations ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #156
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Lord, I lift your name on high, Lord, I love to sing your praises.
I'm so glad you're in my life, I'm so glad you came to save us.
A gift from heaven to show the way, From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky,
Lord I lift your name on high.
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

Invocation ~

Tithes and Offerings ~
Each one must give as he has made up his mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #109
Wonderful Grace of Jesus

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #128
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?

Benediction ~
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Looking Ahead...
Mar 29 Carolina Conference meeting at Guthrie Grove at3:30; Easter Cantata practice at 7:00.
Apr 01: Bible Study for all ages/BYF at 7 pm.
Apr 11: Important 1 pm cantata practice. Please attend.
Apr 12: Easter Sunday Services; 6 pm Communion Service.
Apr 14: Adelle Chandler Ladies Group meets at 7 pm. All ladies of the church are welcome.
Apr 18: Rescheduled Men's breakfast and Helping Hands Work Day at the home of Estleen Parsons from 8 am until...
Apr 19: Fund raising Luncheon after church.
Apr 19-25: National Volunteer Week (We will honor our volunteers on Apr 19)
Apr 24-26: Carolina Conference Women's Retreat in Blowing Rock, SC.
Apr 26-29: Theological Conference in Atlanta, GA.
May 07: National Day of Prayer.
Jun 01-05: Christian Workers' Seminar in Black Mountain, NC.
Jun 21-26: SE Youth Camp in Blowing Rock, NC.
Jul 08-10: General Conference in Oregon, IL.
Jul 19-24: FUEL (Indiana).

Prayer Concerns...
Stan Brown, Janice/Harold Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Jessie Donald, Steve Lowe, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, James/Peggy Pierce, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Andrea McMinn's sister-in-law, Awone Rector, Betty Stevenson's grandson (Charles Dantzler), Joan Jameson, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Dan Patton, Don/Thelma Campbell, Jerry Trotter, Chris Henderson, Peaches Melton, Bill/Loree Pierce, Jonathan York's Grandmother, Estleen Parsons Joe Pearson, Linda Limbe, Johnny Moss, David Krogh, Louis Elmore, Jun Holiday, Mae Bridges, Alva Huffer, Debbie Martin, Joan McKee, Keith/Jo Lynn Bagwell, Betty Davis, Michael Thomason, Kathy Martin, Wilola Stargel, Peggy Winner (Travis' mother), Johnny Lanford's uncle (Mr. Carter), Dean McCombs, Norman Chandler (Heart Cath this past Friday), Alta Saylors (Cataract Surgery), Jackie Burriss, Wayne Picklesimer, Nancy Weeks, John D. Durham, Rick Tesreau, Sandra Bishop, Wendy McMinn Robinson (Recovering from out-patient surgery), Beth Shirley, Winifred Chrone (Elaine's cousin: heart), Peggy B's neighbor's brother, Mary Milne (Future surgery), David Huffer (Future Oral Surgery), Our silent requests, those searching for jobs, our travelers (Catherine, Cory, & Donna at the Florida Women's Retreat), Our Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Offering Counters today: Jason Lanford/Catherine McAlister
Today in nursery: ???
Tonight's driver: Wayne P.
Next week's counters: B. Alcumbrack/Donna Roper
Next week in nursery: Amy/Jonathan York
Next week's driver: Mike Smith

Way to go YOUTH: You collected $41 (in pennies) for Maring For Mission!

Happy birthday this week to Anita Naumoff, Cate Meunier, Craig Davenport, Tez Haynes, Imogene Johnson, and Bill Harbin.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Bobby & Fae Smith, Ron & Sherri Elwell, Dan & Joyce Burris, and Johnny & Cindy Durham. Congratulations to all!

The family of Earl Martin wishes to thank their church family for the beautiful Peace Lily & outpouring of love shown to them. "Earl (Dad) will be missed by all of us until the time of Christ's return where we will all be reunited with our loved ones that have preceded us to await in sleep, for His glorious Kingdom."

Thanks to all who helped w/yesterday's Egg Hunt. We appreciate you all (Including Sister's Act for their donation of plastic eggs and candy).

This afternoon is Carolina Conference (Commencing at 3:30 & concluding with a carry-in meal around 5:45). We'd love for everyone to attend, and be blessed by an afternoon of special music, drama, and message by Pastor Terry Ferrell. If you can't attend, we'd appreciate your help in providing food for our dinner. (Meat, drinks, and child-care: Age 3 and up- will be provided)

"Who's Who in the Pew" forms are on the entryway table. If you weren't featured last season, please fill out and return a form. For those who wish to be featured again, simply give us some new information to work with! Thanks.

National Volunteers Week is a special time to recognize and celebrate the tremendous efforts of volunteers. We are blessed to have many wonderful volunteers at Guthrie Grove & we plan to honor them Sun. morning, Apr 19.

This year's Easter Cantata (Beyond the Cross) will be presented on Apr 12. Please invite your family/friends to attend our special Easter services.

Today is the LAST day to order a plant for Easter (Lilies: $10; Hydrangeas: $12.50). Pick up a form on the entryway table if you'd still like to order.

There will be an outdoor SONRISE Service on Easter Sunday at 8 am. Pastor Jim will speak, special music is planned, & breakfast will follow at Bethel's Fellowship Hall. (Regular Sunday School & morning worship at Guthrie Grove)

Graduation Sunday is an important Spring date at Guthrie Grove. If you are (or know of) a 2009 graduate, speak to the pastors or Lisa Pack.