Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God; we're glad that you are here. We pray that you all will leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to be in the House of the Lord."

Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Selected Psalms)
(L) Let all that I am praise the LORD; may I never forget the good things he does for me.
(C) Praise the Lord, the God who is our salvation. For each day he carries us in his arms.
(L) Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me.
(C) The LORD gives his people strength. The LORD blesses them with peace.
(L) Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous fall.
Hymn #298, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work: 2 Cor. 9:8

We Worship in Song ~
I'd Rather Have Jesus
1. I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I'd rather be His than have riches untold;
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands.
I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand.
(Refrain) Than to be the king of a vast domain,
or be held in sin's dread sway.
I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today.
2. I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause;
I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause;
I'd rather have Jesus than worldwide fame.
I'd rather be true to His holy name.
3. He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom;
He's sweeter than honey from out of the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs.
I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead.

An Offering in Song ~
Kaitlyn Walters

Morning Message ~
Pastor Jim Shaull

Closing Song ~
Hymn #445, Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine

Benediction ~

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Looking Ahead...
Today: Evening Service at 6 pm
Sep 06: "Labor of Love" (Service projects for our Youth/worship & classes)
Sep 08: Outing to Clayton, GA to visit a farm and eat out: be at the church by 8 am if you wish to go. The sign-up sheet is on the entryway table.
Sep 11: Men's Breakfast/Fellowship starts again: 8 am
Sep 12: Re-scheduled Promotion Sunday (10 am – 10:50)
Sep 12: Annual Sunday School Picnic: 4:30 pm : ???: make plans now to attend this afternoon of fun, food & fellowship at Guthrie Grove (Meat provided/bring a covered dish to share: Homemade Pie & Ice Cream Contests and more)
Sep 12: "Grandparents Day"
Sep 14: Adelle Chandler meets at the home of Lindsay Fricks (7 pm)
Sep 19: Sunday School Teachers' Meeting (12 noon)
Sep 25: Carolina Conference Board meets at Ryan's of Asheville
Sep 28: Sister's Act meets: 6:30 pm
Oct 01-03: Fall Youth Retreat ("Lively Hope") at Blowing Rock, NC
Oct 03: Communion Sunday (pm) at Guthrie Grove
Oct 10: Fundraising Luncheon (To benefit our Sunday School Department)
Oct 17: Carolina Conference at Resurrection Hope (Lenoir, NC)
Oct 29: Children's Choir from Kenya (7 pm: Guthrie Grove Sanctuary)
Oct 30: Fall Festival at Guthrie Grove
Jan 14-16, 2011: REFUEL (Manchester, Indiana)
Feb 25-27, 2011: REFUGE (Young Adult Youth Retreat)

Prayer Concerns...
Janice Garrett, Nellie Palmer, Donna Roper, Margaret Weisner, Ruby Kay, Teresa/Jackie Smith, Scott Hughes, Chris/Wayne Picklesimer, Allen Skelton, Tootsie Lanford, Johnny Lanford's Aunt Pearl, Bernice Gambrell, Louise Durham, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Joan McKee, Bill Jameson Family, Joe/Bobbie Pack, Alma Linley, Alva Huffer, Kim Petromichelis, Milton Pack, Becky Cooper, Wilola Stargel, Earl/Margaret Elwell, Jim Mattison, Ann Sawby, Beth/Robert Browning, Marlane Cooper, Kathy Martin, Norman Chandler Jr., Peggy Durham, Joan Adams, Michael Cunningham, Connie Strom, Libby Welch, Kevin Farr (Family), Jerry Trotter, Karen Dalton, Sharon Durham, Norman Chandler, Jim Christopher, Mary Lee Elgin (Elaine's friend: stroke), Ray Vaughn, Judy Sloan, Peggy Bohannon, David Martin, Rachel Deane, Betty Davis, Kim Spearman, Jerry Smith (Back), Steve Heatherly, Howard Fowler, Kerry's Aunt Lily, Jackye (Amy Lanford's co-worker-Colon Cancer), Julius Reed (Cancer), Aubrey Rogers, Jerry Heatherly (Therapy following knee replacement), LaRoy Shaull (Upcoming surgery), Jack Martin (Surgery), Hilda Honeycutt (Wayne's sister in Florida), the family mourning the death of Jimmy Frank (Carol's cousin), Harry Lee McMinn, Pastor Mike, Angie Hughes (Hospice), our silent requests, the unemployed, our travelers, Troops, Country & the Peace of Jerusalem.

Today's Counters: Mike Smith/Chris James

Happy birthday this week to the following: Fae Smith, George Martin, Lily Ann Kay, Glennis Walters and Jerry Stargel.
Celebrating wedding anniversaries are Berry & Susan Durham, Eugene & Lynda Grant, and Gerald & Gloria Ausburn.

Congratulations to David Holt upon being elected Vice President of the Carolina Conference Board. Sonja Smith was re-elected as Treasurer. We appreciate all who helped out with last weekend's Carolina Conference Business Meeting at Guthrie Grove. Thanks to all!

On Sunday, Sep 12 (re-scheduled due to Labor Day Weekend/travel, etc.) all Sunday School classes will meet in the Sanctuary from 10 am to 10:50 for a special Promotion Sunday Celebration. Please join us as we promote students and honor all students and teachers.

Toys needed! Several of our churches in Africa have founded orphanages & are in need of new and/or used toys. (Children range from 6 months to 8 yrs.) Money is also accepted to help with toys, food, etc. Toys will be collected until Sep 12- see the entryway box. Your help is appreciated: see Jamie Partain for more info. As well, unwrapped toothbrushes will also be collected; see Jennie M. for details.

There will be Sunday School Teacher Meeting after church on Sun., Sep 19th. All teachers & interested teachers please attend; a light lunch will be provided.

Do you know someone who would be interested in our old (newly replaced) organ? (If so, please speak to one of the trustees)

To listen to the Hemphill Concert and Joel's message at Guthrie Grove and at Bethel, feel free to access Dan Gil's website: 21stcr.org The link that Pastor Jim Ritch referenced last Sunday afternoon (His recent travels and his granddaughter's mission experience in Kenya) is as follows: www.kyndalinkenya.blogspot.com

On Sep 19th, the Discipleship Class will begin a study on "The Fruits of the Spirit", including Biblical definitions and examples and application in our own lives and ministry to others. You are cordially invited to join us for a time of uplifting study and fellowship.

From the Mailbag"Dear Church Family, we wish to thank you for the lovely plant you sent, when Sister Linda Griffith passed away." Bless you all, James B. and Peggy E. Pierce