Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are here; please make yourself at home in God's House, with God's people. "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God." (1 Pet. 2:9-10)

Musical Prelude ~
Organist: Joyce Williams
Pianist: Susan Durham

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

We Honor all Grandparents in Attendance ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #109
Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
And with all his abundant wealth through Christ Jesus, my God will supply all your needs. To our God and Father be the glory forever and ever! Amen.

An Offering in Song ~
Brenda Holt
Take my Life and Let it be Consecrated

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #296
There is a Place of Quiet Rest
O Lord, You're Beautiful
1. O Lord, You're beautiful, Your face is all I seek.
For when Your eyes are on this Child, Your grace abounds to me.
2. O Lord, please light the fire that once burned bright and clear,
Replace the lamp of my first love that burns with holy fear!
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #470
Reach Out to Jesus

Benediction ~

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(*Please Stand if Able)Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~
Looking Ahead...
Sep 13: Grandparents Day; Christmas Cantata Practice at 4:30;Evening Service at 6 pm
Sep 16 (And each Wed. of the month): Bible Study for all ages/BYF: 7 pm
Sep 20: Sunday School sponsored all-church picnic (4 pm at Guthrie Grove)
Sep 22: Sister's Act meets at the church (6:30 pm)
Sep 26: Carolina Conference Board Meeting (Ryan's in Asheville)
Sep 26: Fellowship Hall reserved for afternoon Baby Shower
Sep 27: Fundraising Luncheon to help fund this year's Trunk or Treat;6 pm Congregational Meeting
Oct 02-04: Southeast Fall Retreat, Blowing Rock, NC (3rd graders and up)
Oct 18: Carolina Conference meets at Joy Fellowship (3:30)
Oct 24: Trunk or Treat at Guthrie Grove
Oct 31: "Boo in the Park" (Williamston)
Nov –Thanksgiving Program
Dec 13: Christmas Cantata
Dec 19: AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove

Prayer Concerns...
Dot Stephens, Janice Garrett. Ruby Kay, Nellie Palmer, Tracie Scott, Donna Roper, Donna's cousins (Nancy Weeks: Radiation; Andy Cason (Multiple Myeloma- upcoming Chemo), 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, Don/Thelma Campbell, Bill/Loree Pierce, Peaches Melton, Louis Elmore, Beth Shirley, Jun Holiday, Debbie Martin, Joan McKee, Kathy Martin, Joan/Jane Jameson, Joan Durham, Ethel Lesley, Cameron Durham, Eunice Browning, Joe Pearson, Mary Milne, Wanda Stucker, Linda Mulch, Joe Pack (Heart Stint this past Friday/Surgery postponed a month or so), Susan Bradley, Leon Paxton, Edward Smith, Kimberly Franzen Petromichelis (Breast Cancer), Jim Mattison, Cara Sargent, Doris Stroud, Cecil Williams (And family), ABC/Gen. Conf., Bill Jameson, Krista & Robbie Timmerman, Alva Huffer (Upcoming scan), Jessie Donald, Doris Cole (Cancer), Those mourning the death of Pastor Leon Driscoll & Bill Andrews, Peggy Durham (B J's wife): Bone Cancer; Keith Bagwell, Our silent requests, travelers, Troops, Country & the Peace of Jerusalem

Today's counters: Jason Lanford & Carol James
today in nursery: Andrea McMinn
tonight's driver: Eugene Grant
counters next week: Bob Alcumback & Bobby Lee Partain
in the nursery next week: Fae Smith
driver next week: Berry Durham

Happy birthday to the following: Lizzie McMinn, Mary K. Pack, Dan Burris, Denise Elwell, Jeff Martin, Lee Day, Jim Stone, & Louvanna Durham.
Celebrating a wedding anniversary on September 14th is Craig & Jodi Davenport.

Last evening, Dr. Krista Davenport and Dr. Robert Timmerman were united in marriage in a beautiful candlelight service at Guthrie Grove. We congratulate this couple and wish them God's special blessing during this special time of their lives. Krista and Robbie reside in Gainesville, FL.

Youth: the SE Fall Youth Retreat is almost upon us! "Joy Unspeakable" is the theme for this Oct 2-4 event. Get those registration forms in to Telva or one of the youth leaders. (Tuition= $50)

This afternoon at 4:30 PM is our first Christmas Cantata practice. We need YOU to participate in this year's cantata, The Wonder of Christmas: Celebrate the Joy. (Less than 100 days until Show Time)

Betty Stevenson has moved to the Low Country to be near family. Betty can be reached at 2306 Reevesville Rd., Bowman, SC 29018 (803-829-2709).

This coming Saturday's AnMed Blood Drive has been RE-SCHEDULED at the request of AnMed organizers. We appreciate those who were planning to donate, but at this time, there is not a need. AnMed has asked that Guthrie Grove hold a Blood Drive on Saturday, Dec. 19th, to help out with anticipated Holiday needs. Thank you.

Mark your calendars for NEXT Sunday afternoon (4 pm). A special day of fun, food, & fellowship is planned for our annual Sunday School Picnic (At the Grove)

We need YOU to step-up and sign-up on the entryway table's Special Music Schedule. God has gifted us all in various ways; please share your God-given musical talents to the glory of God and the glory of Jesus. Thank you.

Interested in representing the Carolina Conference as delegate at next summer's General Conference in Atlanta? If so, speak to one of the pastors.

The Church Steeple has been washed & cleansed. Have YOU? If you desire to learn more about having your personal sins forgiven & putting on Christ in the waters of baptism, please speak to someone ASAP: Today is the day of salvation)

To learn more about "Pillars of Faith" (A Sanctuary beautification project), please speak to Kerry Pack or Sheila Hiles.

Congregational Meeting on Sep 27 at 6:00 pm. The Church Board recommends that funds from the Building Fund be used to pay off (Cancel the debt to the Building Fund) the balance owed to the Building Fund on the purchase of the Milne property.