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

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist, Susan Durham
Organist, Joyce Williams

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #141
Because He Lives

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings~

Lifting Our Voices in Praise ~
We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord;
We bring the sacrifice of praise into the house of the Lord.
And we offer up to You the sacrifices of thanksgiving;
and we offer up to You the sacrifices of joy!

As the Deer
1. As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after You. You alone are
My heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
(Chorus) You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield.
You alone are my heart's desire, and I long to worship You.
2. I want You more than gold or silver, only You can satisfy.
You alone are the real joy giver and the apple of my eye.

An Offering in Song ~
Josh Thomason

Turning Our Hearts to the Word of GodMorning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #427
Arise, Ye Church of God

Benediction ~
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Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God on this Easter Sunday, 2008. We are glad that you are here to celebrate the resurrection of Gods Son- our Lord and Savior Jesus. He is risen indeed!

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Matthew 28:1-6)
(L) After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
(C) There was a violent earthquake; for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.
(L) His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
(C) The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said."

Hymn #145 ~
He Rose Triumphantly

Receiving Tithes and Offerings ~

A Musical Presentation ~
Were You There? (Junior Church Children)

Offerings in Song ~

Celebrating the Lord Jesus Resurrection ~
Guthrie Grove Choir,
Selections from Amazing Grace (Arr. Mauldin)

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #143, He Lives

Benediction ~

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Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. May your faith be strengthened, as a result of our worship today.
Palm Sunday is a wonderful time to renew our sense of gratitude to Jesus for his obedience unto death; even death on a cross.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns & Celebrations of the Congregation ~

March is "Mission Month" ~
Jonathan York, presenter

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #115
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Learning to Lean
Learning to lean, I'm learning to lean. I'm learning to lean on Jesus.
Finding more power than I ever dreamed, I'm learning to lean on Jesus.
Turning Our Hearts to the Word of God

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #138
Wounded for Me

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

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Celebrating Missions Month ~
Jonathan York

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #128
Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~
"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." – 2 Cor. 9:7

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Isaiah 50:4-9

Closing Song ~
Hymn #140, Lead Me to Calvary

Benediction ~

Looking Ahead...
Mar 09: Fund raising Luncheon following morning service; Evening Service at 6:00 pm
Mar 11: Adelle Chandler meets at 7:00 pm. All ladies of the church are welcome.
Mar 12: Bible Study/BYF at 7:00 pm
Mar 15: AnMed Blood Drive at Guthrie Grove 7:00 am – noon
Mar 15: "Walk with the Docs" and "Upstate Heart Walk"
Mar 15: Harold and Mary Ann's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mar 18: Sisters Act Meeting. Date has been rescheduled from Mar 25th
Mar 22: Easter Egg Hunt for the children starting at 10:00 am
Mar 23: Special Easter Sunrise Service(8:00 am) /Breakfast(9:00 am) /Sunday School(10:00 am) /Morning Worship (11:00 am)
Mar 23: Communion Service at 6:00 pm
Mar 26: BYF Fun Night
Mar 28-29: Extraordinary Womens Conference at the BiLo Center
Mar 30: Carolina Conference hosted by Bethel Church of God
Apr 05-13: Peru Mission Trip (David/Lynne Krogh & Bill Wachtel)
Apr 06-11: Christian Workers Seminar in Pigeon Forge, TN
Apr 18-19: Womens Retreat sponsored by Bethel in Blowing Rock, NC
Apr 27-30: Theological Conference in Atlanta, GA
Jun 01: Annual Guthrie Grove Business Meeting
Jun 02-28: Malawi/Mozambique Mission Trip
Jun 07 & Jun 14: Bible World Visualized ABC Course by Alva Huffer at Guthrie Grove
Jun 22-27: Carolina Conference Youth Camp in Blowing Rock, NC
Jun 28: Robinson/McMinn Wedding at Guthrie Grove
Jul 31-Aug 01: Annual General Conference meets in Springfield, OH
Jul 30- Aug 13: Labor Vieja, Mexico Mission Trip

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. This is the day that the Lord has made. Lets be glad and rejoice in His everlasting love and many blessings.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #152
Praise Him! Praise Him!
Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Beautiful
Beautiful, beautiful, Jesus is beautiful, and Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
Carefully touching me, causing my eyes to see, Jesus makes beautiful things of my life.
The Chorus of Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face; And the things of earth
will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.
Turning Our Hearts to the Word of God

Morning Message ~
Matthew 3:13-17; Galatians 3:26-27

We Celebrate the Baptism of Skye Valentine

I Have Decided
1. I have decided to follow Jesus.
I have decided to follow Jesus.
I have decided to follow Jesus.
No turning back, no turning back.
2. The world behind me, the cross before me.
3. Though no one joins me still I will follow.

Scripture Reading ~
Rom. 6:3-11

Immersion into Christ

Benediction
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Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. "How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity." (Psalm 133:1) As well, it is good and pleasant to sing praises to our God. (Psalm 147:1) May the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord.

Musical Prelude ~
Susan Durham, Pianist
Joyce Williams, Organist

Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation
Call to Worship ~
Hymn #59
The Mercies of God

Invocation

Tithes and Offerings ~
"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver."

Lifting Our Voices in Praise ~
Give Thanks
Give thanks with a grateful heart,
give thanks to the Holy One,
give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ His Son. (Repeat)
And now let the weak say, "I am strong",
let the poor say, "I am rich
because of what the Lord has done for us!" (Repeat)
Give thanks. Give thanks.

Hymn #38
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Heb. 11:8-19, 39-40
Rom. 4:9-25
Gal. 3:26-29

Closing Song ~
Hymn #372
He Is Able to Deliver Thee

Benediction
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Welcome to Guthrie Grove. It's a privilege to gather freely and worship our Heavenly Father and His Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus. We're glad that you are here, & pray that your faith will be strengthened as a result of worship today.

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (From Psalm 27)
(L) The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?
(C) The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?
(L) One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek:
(C) That I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life,
(L) to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.
(C) In the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling.
(L) He will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
(C) I will sing and make music to the Lord.

Opening Hymn ~
Hymn #2, Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

Invocation

Tithes and Offerings ~

An Offering in Song ~

Lifting Our Voices in Praise ~
Hymn #440, My Hope is Built

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #416, Faith is the Victory

Benediction
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Good morning, and welcome to Guthrie Grove. It's cold outside, but our hearts are warmed by the love we feel from our Heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus, and from one another. May your faith be rekindled this morning as we gather freely for worship.

Musical Prelude ~
Pianist, Susan Durham
Organist, Joyce Williams

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #152
Praise Him! Praise Him!

Invocation

Receiving of tithes and offerings

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #309
Precious Jesus, Don't Forget

Praise the Name of Jesus
Praise the name of Jesus, praise the name of Jesus. He's my Rock. He's my Deliverer, in Him will I trust. Praise the name of Jesus.

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
Hymn #512
There's a New Day Dawning

Benediction

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Welcome to Guthrie Grove on this first Sunday of the year 2008. We're glad that you are here this morning to worship our Heavenly Father, and His Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus. By doing so you are obeying God's Word as well as being an encourager. "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Gathering Together in the Presence of the Lord

Musical Prelude ~
Joyce Williams, Organist
Susan Durham, Pianist

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #552
For all the Blessings of the Year

(After each verse of #552, sing the chorus, Let's Just Praise the Lord)
1. Let's just praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let's just lift our hands
toward heaven and praise the Lord; Let's just praise the Lord, praise
the Lord, Let's just lift our hands toward heaven and praise the Lord.
2. Let's just lift our voice.
3. Let's just lift our heart.

Invocation

Tithes and Offerings ~
"Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9:7

An Offering in Song ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #23
O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Glorify Thy Name
Father, we love You , we worship & adore You. Glorify Thy name in all the earth.
Glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name, glorify Thy name in all the earth.

Morning Message ~

Observing the Service of Communion ~

Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins."