Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We’re glad that you are here. If you are visiting, consider yourself a guest and please join us for worship again soon.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist- Joyce Williams
Pianist- Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~ Hymn #1, How Great Thou Art

Invocation ~

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.

We Lift Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #184
The Lily of the Valley

All Hail King Jesus

All hail King Jesus!
All hail Emmanuel,
King of kings, Lord of lords, Bright Morning Star.
And throughout all eternity
I’ll sing Your praises;
and I’ll reign with You through eternity.
(Used with permission- CCLI#279191)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Guest Speaker, Lee McMinn

Closing Song ~
Hymn #316
I am Thine, O Lord

Benediction

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Looking Ahead…
Today- Cantata Practice at 4:30; Communion Service at 6 pm
Oct. 7 (And each Wed. of the month)- Bible Study for all ages/BYF- 7 pm
Oct. 13- Adelle Chandler meets at the church (7 pm); all ladies of the church
are welcome
Oct. 17- Men’s Breakfast/Fellowship at the church (8 am)
Oct. 18- Carolina Conference meets at Joy Fellowship (3:30)
Oct. 24- Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove
Oct. 25- “Faith Day” (Wear red to church as part of Red-Ribbon Week)
Oct. 31- “Boo in the Park” (Williamston)
Nov. 22- Annual Thanksgiving Program (6 pm)
Dec. 13- Christmas Cantata
Dec. 19- Re-scheduled AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove (7 am)

Prayer Concerns…
Dot Stephens, Janice Garrett, Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Donna’s cousins (Nancy Weeks- Radiation; Andy Cason- Chemo), Margaret Weisner, Teresa Smith, Lois Wells, Nancy Young, Karen Holt, Garmon Smith (Gary’s dad- Riverside), Scott Hughes, Chris Picklesimer, Tootsie Lanford, Suzanne Moss, Charles Dantzler, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Don/Thelma Campbell, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Beth Shirley, June Holiday, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Joan & Jane Jameson, Joan Durham, Ethel Lesley (Ann’s mom-NHC/Anderson), Cameron Durham, Eunice Browning, Joe Pearson, Mary Milne, Wanda Stucker, Linda Mulch, Joe Pack (Surgery Oct. 23), Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward Smith, Kimberly Franzen Petromichelis, Jim Mattison, Cara Sargent, Doris Stroud, Cecil Williams Family, Bill Jameson, Alva Huffer, Jessie Donald, Doris Cole, Keith Bagwell, Peggy Durham, Malena Hood, Wendy Garrett’s mother, Rebekah Martin- Surgery Oct. 6), the many with flu-like symptoms, Bobbie Martin’s brother’s friend w/heart attack,Terry McCall, our silent requests, travelers, Troops/Country/the Peace of Jerusalem

Today’s counters- Bobby Partain/George Martin
in the nursery today- Amy/Jonathan
tonight’s driver- Chris James
next week’s counters- John Lanford/Catherine McAlister
next week in nursery- Andrea McMinn
next week’s driver- Kevin Farr

Happy birthday to Dave Dauksas, Joe Pack, Mark Burris, Noah Durham, Norman Chandler Jr., Kathy Durham, Paul Meunier, Earl Elwell, and Lindsey Fricks.
David & Victoria Holt are celebrating a wedding anniversary on October 5th.

Many of our young people and youth workers are near Blowing Rock, NC for the annual Southeast Fall Youth Retreat. We appreciate those who are devoting their time to teach, chaperone, and fellowship with the youth of our Carolina churches. The van is expected to return by 4-4:30 (Estimate).

Pastor Jim, Cory, and Jamie are participating in the youth retreat; Pastor Mike, (Myra & Jennie) are attending Troy View Church of God’s 50th Anniversary Celebration (Troy, OH). We appreciate Lee McMinn (Former pastor/ABC graduate) bringing the message from God’s Word this morning.

We will celebrate the ordinance of Communion this evening at 6 pm in the sanctuary. Guthrie Grove practices open communion. If you are a baptized member of the Body of Christ, please feel free to participate in this Scriptural command.

The van was filled that traveled to Apple Country in Hendersonville last Tues. morning. Everyone enjoyed the crisp mountain air, meeting J. H. Stepp, picking & purchasing a variety of apples, and eating out together.

Another trip to the mountains (Fall Foliage Tour) is being planned for early November. More details will be forthcoming.

Men- the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will occur on the 3rd Saturday this month-Oct. 17th. Please join us at 8 am for a delicious breakfast, inspiring devotion, and time of fellowship.

October is “Light of the World Month”. On Wed. evening, Oct. 14th, there will be a church-wide “Luminary Service” at 7 pm. Please plan to attend this special service. Red Ribbon Sunday 2009 will be celebrated on Oct. 25th.

The theme for this year’s Faith Week is “Drug Free is the Key”. Please wear red to church on Oct. 25th to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

We are featuring a “College Student of the Month”. Once again, Kaitlin Stansell’s address is 147 River Bluff Court, Columbia, SC 29210. Keep all our students in your prayers and take note, as well, that care packages are being collected for our college students. (See Sherry A. for more information)

There are 2 copies of Anthony Buzzard’s book, “Jesus Was Not a Trinitarian” available in the church office ($15 each). If interested, see Jenny D.