Welcome to the 2010 Graduate Sunday Celebration. We honor the academic achievements of our graduates this morning. May God continue to bless them, (and each one of you) in their life pursuits. "For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding." (Prov. 2:6)

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist: Susan Durham
Joyce Williams: Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #53, The Joy of our Faith

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"the righteous give without sparing." (Prov. 21:26b)

The Processional ~
Pomp and Circumstance

Invocation ~
(Including Prayer for our Graduates)

An Offering in Song ~
Caitlyn Walters

Scripture Reading ~
1 Tim. 4:8-16

Graduate Address ~
"Mastering Righteousness and Justice" (Glennis Walters)

An Offering in Song ~
Aaron Winner

Memories of our Graduates ~
The Words I Would Say

Morning Devotional ~

Presentation of Gifts to Those Receiving Graduation Diplomas and Certificates of Achievement ~

Benediction ~

Recessional Mar ~
By Your Side

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Looking Ahead...
May 23: Board Mtg.: 4:30 pm; Evening Service at 6:00
May 25: Sister's Act meets at Falls Park (Jenny Durham, contact person)
May 26: Bible Study for all ages/BYF: 7 pm
Jun 05: Fellowship Hall reserved for Bridal Shower
Jun 06: Annual Congregational Business Mtg. (Following morning worship)
Jun 06: Fundraising Luncheon to help our youth with camp expenses
Jun 06-10: Vacation Bible School at Guthrie Grove (6:30-8:00)
Jun 13: Atlanta Bible College "Booster Sunday"
Jun 18: The Hemphill's Concert at Guthrie Grove (7 pm); invite family/friends
Jun 20: Father's Day (All men in attendance will be recognized)
Jun 20-25: Carolina Conference Youth Camp near Blowing Rock, NC
Jul 07-10: Gen. Conference at Cornerstone Bible Church, McDonough, GA
Jul 04: Communion Sunday (Morning Worship Service)
Jul 18-23: FUEL (Manchester College, N. Manchester, IN)
Jul 31: Carolina Conference Board meets in Asheville
Aug 01: Homecoming Sunday/Special Meetings begin w/ Pastor Scott Deane
Aug 29: Carolina Conference meets at Guthrie Grove

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Nancy Weeks, Joan Adams, Margaret Weisner, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris/Wayne Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Tootsie/Johnny Lanford, Johnny's Aunt Pearl, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Peggy Bohannon & Peggy's brother (GMH), Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Bill Jameson Family, Joe Pack (Hernia Surgery), Alma Linley (Pneumonia), Susan Bradley, Alva Huffer, Kim Petromichelis, Peggy Durham, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Jim Mattison, Ann Sawby, Chas. Dantzler, Andrew Madonia, Carey Morton, Young An, George Martin, Kyle Freeman (Blood Infection), Robbie Jo/ Kathy Hood, Margaret Durham, Norman Chandler, Beth/Robert Browning, Marlane Cooper, Nancy Clemones, Pastor Brent Carpenter, Linda Limbe, Mollie White, The family mourning the death of Lanny Parker, Susan Paxton's father, Connie Bonnett, the Lenoir Church (Fire destroyed Fellowship Hall), Dr. John Smead (MO): Eye surgery/complications, Our silent requests, travelers, the unemployed, our Troops, Country, & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: Eugene Grant/Donna Roper
tonight's driver: B. Alcumbrack

Celebrating birthdays this week are Colt Durham, Michael Paul Meunier, Thompson Durham, Loree Pierce, Shera Morella, Leanne White, Jessica Smith, John Paul Outz, Cory Burris, Edith Smith, and Shaun Farr.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Ken Elliott and Brenda Holt, Mark and Sandra Durham, and Norman and Emmie Lee Chandler.

Special thanks to those who planned today's Graduate Sunday Program, and to all who have helped to make this day special for our graduates.

Once again, please be aware that camp season is almost upon us, and that last year nearly $9,000 was spent (Not including the Charter Bus to FUEL), helping to send our kids to camp. If you wish to contribute towards this important and upcoming ministry, make your checks payable to Guthrie Grove Church, earmarked "Camp".

Vacation Bible School is just around the corner. "High Seas Expedition: Exploring the Mighty Love of God" will begin Sun. night, Jun 6 and run thru Thurs., Jun 10. We want "all hands on deck"; invite your friends and family. For more info call Sherry at 226-6345.

Youth:
Southeast Camp (Blowing Rock, NC) is now less than a month away. 4th graders and up are invited to spend a wonderful week in the mountains learning more about God and Jesus. (This year's theme is "Branded")
FUEL (N. Manchester, IN) will be held Jul 18-23. Applications are online (tpym.com). If interested in the Work Program (To reduce the cost of tuition for either camp), see Rebecca.

Our Annual Business Mtg. will be held immediately following morning worship on Jun 6th. As mentioned previously, if you feel led to serve in a particular capacity, or have questions about positions to be filled, please speak to a member of the Nominating Committee (Eugene Grant, Chairman).

As well, on Sun. morning Jun 6th there will also be a Baptismal Service. If you wish to learn more about putting on Christ in the waters of baptism, please let us know.

Sister's Act has re-scheduled their outing to Falls Park (Last month's meeting in downtown Greenville was changed due to inclement weather). Please bring your own picnic dinner; Subway and Jersey Mike's are both on Main Street.

ABC Booster Sunday will be observed Jun 13th. Atlanta Bible College exists to equip Christian men & women for full-time, part-time & lay ministry. You will be given a specific opportunity to give financially to the ABC Booster Campaign to "Do together what we cannot do alone."

Please plan to attend the Jun 18 (7 pm) Concert featuring Joel and LaBreeska Hemphill. Invite your friends. A refreshment time is planned; stay tuned as to how you can help w/desserts. If you can place an ad for this upcoming concert in a storefront, prominent location, etc., please take a flier off the entryway table.

Newly re-printed Systematic Theology Books are still available ($15 each).

When as a child, I laughed & wept, time crept; when as a youth, I dreamed & talked, time walked; When I became a full-grown man, time ran. "Make the most of every opportunity, redeeming the time."