Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God on this first Sunday in Nov. As we have rolled back our clocks (Daylight Savings Time), let's be reminded to roll(Cast) our burdens on the Lord. He cares for us more than we can imagine.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #467
Walking in Sunlight All of My Journey

Invocation ~

We Celebrate the Baptism of John Winner ~
An Offering in Song: Aaron Winner
A Prayer of Praise and Thanksgiving
Immersion into Christ
Hymn #447, ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Morning Message ~
1 Pet. 1:7-9 (Faith: Trials, Reward, and Joy)

Closing Song ~
Hymn #395, Revive Us Again

Benediction ~

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Looking Ahead...
Today: Choir practice: 4:30 pm; Evening Service at 6:00
Nov 01-05: Fall Revival at Bethel Church of God (7 pm nightly)
Nov 04: BYF/Bible Study for all ages: 7 pm
Nov 08: Fall Foliage Tour (Church Van departs at 9:00; sign up in the foyer)
Nov 09: Adelle Chandler Ladies Group meets at 7 pm (All ladies welcome)
Nov 18: BYF Fun Night
Nov 20-22: Quizzing Retreat in Virginia (See Rebecca for more info)
Nov 22: Annual Thanksgiving Program (6 pm)
Nov 25: NO Wednesday evening Bible Study/BYF (Happy Thanksgiving)
Dec 05: Guthrie Grove Christmas Progressive Dinner: 5-9 pm
Dec 06: Youth Christmas Musical (Morning service); Youth Christmas Party
Dec 13: Christmas Cantata: 6 pm
Dec 19: AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove (7 to noon)
Dec 23: Berean Youth Fellowship Christmas Party (7 pm)

Prayer Concerns...
Nancy Holt (Rehab following Hip Replacement), Dot Stephens, Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Nancy Weeks, Andy Cason, Joan Adams, Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Garmon Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Suzanne Moss, Charles Dantzler, Peggy Bohannon, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Beth Shirley, Jun Holiday, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Bill Jameson Family, Joan Durham, Ethel Lesley, Cameron Durham, Eunice Browning, Joe Pearson, Mary Milne, Linda Mulch, Joe/Bobbie Pack, Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward Smith, Kimberly Petromichelis, Cara Sargent, Doris Stroud, those with flu-like symptoms, Alva Huffer, Jessie Donald, Doris Cole, Peggy Durham, Rebekah Martin, Alma Linley, Jael Via, ABC INS Inspections, Charlene Rhodes, Allen Skelton, the Rogers Brothers, future custody decisions concerning Cassie (Foster Child of Jonathan & Amy), Our youth workers in Cincinnati (Attending Youth Specialties Convention), our silent requests, Troops, Country, and the Peace of Jerusalem

Praises...
Melissa Watson (Rock Hill) received a good report from her recent tests; Joe Pack has done well: may come home as early as tomorrow

Today's counters: Bob Alcumbrack/Carol James
today in nursery: Jonathan/Amy
tonight's driver: Greg Smith
next week's counters: Eugene Grant/Bobbie Lee Partain
next week in nursery: Andrea McMinn
next week's driver: B. Alcumbrack

Celebrating birthdays this week are Paul Martin, Emily Esuary, Justin Clemones, Amanda Owens, Danna Stansell, Travis Winner, James Kelly, Lee McMinn, and Savannah Scalf.
Kerry & Lisa Pack celebrate a wedding anniversary on Tuesday.

Thanks to all who contributed to the College Student Care Packages (And Sister's Act for assembling the packages). Our College Student of the Week is Jordan Durham, who is living at home & attending classes at Greenville Tech. Jordan plans to transfer to Furman Univ. in the future (Emphasis in Religious Studies). Send him a card of encouragement at 107 River Dr., Williamston, SC 29797.

Thanks to those who helped out w/last evening's "Boo in the (Williamston) Park". The Long Shelter was transformed into a home for Mr. & Mrs. Noah, and many visitors came through to visit and receive candy.

A fun 5K run/walk to benefit the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society is the Nov. 14 Turkey Trot (Furman Univ.); for more info see www.turkeytrotsc.com.

Congrats to Jon Martin for participating in yesterday's Greenville Half-Marathon!

The Christmas Progressive Dinner is a fun way to kick-off the Christmas Season and visit w/one another in a different setting. Would you be willing to host 15-20 people for appetizers, soup, or salad on Saturday night, Dec. 9th? If so, please sign the sheet in the entryway as soon as possible.

A youth musical ("The Brightest Star") will be presented on Sunday morning, Dec. 6th for youth ages K-age 10. Any questions, contact Glennis or Sherry A.

A Fall Foliage Tour is planned for Mon., Nov. 8 (Leave at 9 am: back by 3 pm); bring $ for lunch (The first 14 to sign-up have reserved van seats).

As mentioned last Sunday, Weight Watchers Meetings will soon occur at Guthrie Grove. Sign up if you are interested in attending 5:30 pm Thursday meetings (Weigh-in at 5:00). See Cory Shaull/Suzanne Winner for more details.

A Memorial Tree Lighting Ceremony will occur at 2 pm at Rose Hall Dining Rm.-Hospice of the Upstate. Information about the "Sounds of Peace" Memorial Bells which will adorn the memorial tree is on the entryway table.

We rejoice in our recent baptisms, and give God the glory for His many expressions of love and kindness. As we depart this morning, please greet Mary Kathyrn Pack and Jon Winner, welcoming them as a sister and brother in the family of God.

An elderly Christian man who attended prayer meeting faithfully always confessed the same things during prayer and testimony time. His prayer always went something like this: "O Lord, since we last gathered together, the cobwebs have become between me and Thee. Clear away the cobwebs, that I may again see Thy face." One night, after the old man prayed this prayer for the umpteenth time, another church member whispered to the person next to him, "Why doesn't he ask the Lord to kill the spider?"