Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We’re glad that you are here;make yourself at home in God’s House, with God's people.

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Psalm 40:1-4a)
(L) I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
(C) He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire.
(L) He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
(C) He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
(L) Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
(C) Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust.

Hymn #440
My Hope Is Built

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 Worship Through Song ~
Hymn #468
I Will Sing of My Redeemer

He is Exalted
He is exalted, the King is exalted on high; I will praise Him. He is exalted,
forever exalted and I will praise His name!
He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign; Heaven and earth rejoice in His
holy name. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high.

An Offering in Song ~
Kaitlyn Walters

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #248
Look and Live

Benediction ~

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Looking Ahead...

Today: NO Choir practice or Evening Service; Carolina Conference Mtg. at Joy Fellowship (3:30)
Oct 21: Church-wide Luminary Service: 7 pm
Oct 14 (And each Wed. of the month): Bible Study/BYF: 7 p
Oct 19-24: Systematic Theology I Block Class (Huffer: Morrow, GA)
Oct 24: Fall Festival at Guthrie Grove (5-8 pm)
Oct 25: Faith Day (Wear red to church as part of Red-Ribbon Week)
Oct 27: Sister’s Act meets at the church (6:30); all ladies are welcome
Oct 31: Boo in the Park (Williamston)
Nov 01: Daylight Savings Time begins
Nov 20-22: Quizzing Retreat in Virginia (See Rebecca for more info)
Nov 22: Annual Thanksgiving Program (6 pm)
Dec 13: Christmas Cantata
Dec 19: AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove (7 to noon)
Dec 23: Berean Youth Fellowship Christmas Party (7 pm)

Prayer Concerns...
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, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Jerry Trotter, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Beth Shirley, June Holiday, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, The Bill Jameson Family, Joan Durham, Ethel Lesley, Cameron Durham, Eunice Browning, Joe Pearson, Mary Milne, Linda Mulch, Joe (Bobbie) Pack (Surgery Oct. 23), Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward Smith, Kimberly Petromichelis, Jim Mattison, Cara Sargent, Doris Stroud, those with flu-like symptoms, Alva Huffer, Jessie Donald, Doris Cole, Doris Harper, Keith Bagwell, Peggy Durham, Rebekah Martin, Alma Lindley (Bobbie Pack’s mother), Terry McCall, Jael Via (Ohio 7th grader), The INS Inspections yet to take place at ABC Campuses), Alan Skelton, Our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country & the Peace of Jerusalem.

Today's counters: Mike Smith/Donna Roper
today in nursery: Fae Smith;
no driver tonight
next week's counters: Jason Lanford/Chris James
next week in nursery: Jon & Lindsey Martin
next Sunday's driver: Jason Lanford

Celebrating birthdays this week are Kasey Durham, Katrein Stone, Ken Elliott, Dean Smith, Jennifer Elwell, & Tim Scott.
Johnny & Suzanne Moss, Norman Jr. & Kelly Chandler, and Mike & Shannon Wilson are all celebrating wedding anniversaries this week.

A special welcome this morning to ABC staff and students who are joining us for worship today. We appreciate the team which traveled to South Carolina this weekend to do some service projects and fellowship w/Joy, Bethel, and with us.

October is Light of the World Month. This Wed. evening, Oct. 21st, 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 next Sun. (Oct. 25) to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

The Adelle Chandler Ladies Group enjoyed a nice visit with Ruby Kay and a meal out together last Tuesday evening. Sister Ruby misses everyone and wishes she could be a church.

We appreciate those who helped out with last Saturday's Men's Breakfast, and those who helped clean-up/work around the church.

This month's Sister's Act meeting will be held Tues., Oct. 27th at 6:30 pm. Bring a dish (Comfort Food) to share; meat will be provided. Sister's Act will also be taking donations of gift cards to Fast Food Restaurants to go in the Care Packages for our college students.

The Guthrie Grove FALL FESTIVAL is next Sat., Oct. 24th, from 5-8 pm. Please come, invite your family & friends; enjoy a square dance, pie-eating contest, hay ride, games, inflatables, & more! Sign-up to bring cakes for the cake walk, and to have trunks. (Bring canned goods to be donated to a local food pantry) Thanks to Sharon Durham, our Sunday School Directors, and to ALL who are helping to make this event possible.

Thanks so much for the nice Pastor Appreciation cards and gifts which were presented last Sunday morning. It's a joy to work and serve with such a nice and supportive congregation. May God bless you all.” (Pastor Mike and Pastor Jim)

Director of Development (ABC/General Conference) Dale Bliss has written to thank Guthrie Grove for their recent contribution, and to report that the Fall Semester is well underway. Dale says, "Along with our returning students we are pleased to welcome 31 new students. Enrollment is up 36% over last spring semester. Your support is a vital part of this success."