Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. May your faith be encouraged this morning; may you leave whispering with gratitude, "Surely it has been good to be in the House of the Lord."

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Responsive Reading ~
(Heb. 10:23)
"Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised."

January 29, 2012 ~
Hymn #210
Standing on the Promises

Invocation ~

Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our 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)

We Worship in Song ~
We Have Come into His House
We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Him.
We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Him.
So forget about yourself and concentrate on Him and worship Christ the Lord.
Worship Him, Christ the Lord.
Holy Ground
We are standing on holy ground, and I know that there are angels all around.
Let us praise Jesus now, we are standing in His presence on holy ground.
(Used with permission: CCLI #279191)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
God Pleasing Faith (Hebrews 11:13)

Closing Song ~
Hymn #363
Jesus Saves!

Benediction ~

Depart to Show and Share your Faith ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. We're glad that you are today; make yourselves 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." (1 Pet. 2:9)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #309
Precious Jesus, Don't Forget

Invocation ~

Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our 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)

We Worship in Song ~
I'd Rather Have Jesus
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 and be held in sin's dread sway;
I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today.
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
(Refrain)
He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom; He's sweeter than honey from out the comb;
He's all that my hungering spirit needs; I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead
Jesus is the Joy of Living (Chorus only)
Jesus is the Joy of Living, He's the King of Life to me; unto Him my all I'm giving,His forevermore to be. I will do what He commands, me, anyway He leads I'll go.
Jesus is the Joy of Living, He's the dearest Friend I know.
_{I'd rather have Jesus by Luther G. Presley
© 1935, 1963 Stamps - Baxter Music
CCLI# 279191}

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Song ~
(To be announced)

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It's cold outside this morning, but our hearts are warmed by the love of God and the love of His Son Jesus. Scripture says that God's love has been shed abroad in our hearts by means of the Spirit given us and that "we love Him because He first loved us." Thank you God for your amazing love!

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #57
The Love of God

Invocation ~

Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our 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)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #71
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
(Follow each verse with the chorus of My Tribute)
To God be the glory
to God be the glory
to God be the glory
for the things He has done.
With His love He has saved me
with His pow'r He has raised me;
to God be the glory for the things He has done.
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Important Lessons from 1 Samuel Three

Closing Song ~
Hymn #333
Speak, My Lord

Benediction ~

Depart to Show and Share Your Faith ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent; ‘Advent' (From the Latin ‘Adventus') means ‘coming' and we are reminded not only of Jesus' humble birth to Mary in Bethlehem-but also of His future 2nd Coming as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. How appropriate that we light the Candle of Joy on this morning that we enjoy the children's performance of Starry Night, Noisy Night.

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Lighting of the Candle of Joy ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #102
O Come, All Ye  Faithful

Invocation ~

Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings ~
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:19)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #88
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child

Children's Musical ~
Starry Night! Noisy Night!
(Under the direction of Glennis Walters and Jamie Partain)

Closing Hymn ~
#103
Go, Tell it on the Mountain

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. Today marks the 2nd Sunday of Advent 2011. ‘Advent' (From the Latin ‘Adventus') means ‘coming' and we are reminded not only of Jesus' first coming: His humble birth to Mary in Bethlehem-but also of His future 2nd Coming as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. The 4 purple candles on the wreath stand for hope, peace, joy and love and are visual reminders that light & life will ultimately triumph over despair & death. The white, Christ Candle will be lit on Christmas Day.

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Lighting of the Candle of Peace ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #508
I See a New World Coming

Invocation ~

Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings ~
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:19)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #91
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
All Hail, King Jesus
All hail, King Jesus
All hail Emmanuel
King of kings
Lord of lords
Bright Morning Star
And throughout eternity
I'll sing Your praises
And I'll reign with You throughout eternity
_{All Hail, King Jesus By Dave Moody
©1981 Dayspring Music, LLC
CCLI# 279191}

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
(To be announced)

Benediction ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. While every day is a day to be thankful, this is a particular season in which we count our blessings- naming them one-by-one. "From the fullness of God's grace, we have all received one blessing after another": Jn. 1:16. Thank you God for your many blessings!

We Gather in the Presence of the Lord

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Phil. 4:6, Psa. 17:7, Psa. 28:7 & Col. 3:15)
(L) "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
(C) "I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High."
(L) We are also thankful today because God is our strength and shield.
(C) "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song."
(L) "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."
Hymn #547
We Gather Together

Invocation ~

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)
"And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 4:19)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #545
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (Vs. 1 & 4)
Give Thanks
(Used with permission: CCLI#279191)

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
(To be announced)

Benediction ~

Depart with grateful hearts & giving hands to the glory of God ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God.
We're glad that you are here today; if you are visiting, consider yourself a guest and join us for worship again soon. "Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever...give thanks to the God of heaven. His love endures forever." (Psalm 136:1 and 26)

Welcome ~
Cayce Ballard

Call to Worship ~
Days of Elijah
You Alone Can Rescue

Morning Prayer ~

Responsive Reading ~
Luke Elwell and Jamie Shaull

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your 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 ~
Let Faith Arise
Awakening

Waking Up!
(Morning Message from Jennie Montgomery)

Closing Song ~
How Great is Our God

Closing Prayer ~

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

Gathering in the Presence of the Lord

Prelude ~
Susan Durham (Pianist)
Joyce Williams (Organist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #546, Count Your Blessings

Invocation ~

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)
"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." 2 Cor. 9:7

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #364, Jesus Is the Joy of Living
Lord, Be Glorified
In my life, Lord
be glorified, be glorified
In my life, Lord
be glorified today

In Your Church, Lord
be glorified, be glorified
In Your Church,Lord
be glorified today.
_{Lord, Be Glorified by Bob Kilpatrick
© 1978 Bob Kilpatrick Ministries
CCLI# 279191}

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~

Closing Hymn ~
(To be announced)

Benediction ~

DEPART TO SHOW AND SHARE YOUR FAITH ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. November is almost upon us. "When the trees their summer splendor change to raiment red and gold; when the summer moon turns mellow, and the nights are getting cold; when the squirrels hide their acorns, and the woodchucks disappear,then we know that it is autumn: loveliest season of the year." (Carol Riser)

Gathering in the Presence of the Lord

Prelude ~
Susan Durham (Pianist)
Joyce Williams (Organist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

A season of prayer and praise for Atlanta Bible College students & staff ~

Call to Worship ~
Hymn #28
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Invocation ~

We Worship Through Giving ~
(Joyfully receiving the Lord's Tithes and Our Offerings)

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #475
Like a River Glorious
Change My Heart
Change my heart, oh God.
Make it ever true.
Change my heart, oh God.
May I be like You.
_{Change My Heart by Randy Walterman
©1996 Randy Gene Walterman
CCLI# 279191}

An Offering in Song ~
Light, Light, Light Up the Sky
(Sunday Night Junior Youth)

Morning Message ~
Celebrating God's Faithfulness

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #395
Revive Us Again

Benediction ~

DEPART TO SHOW AND SHARE YOUR FAITH ~

Welcome to Guthrie Grove Church of God. It's both a privilege & a responsibility to gather together in worship of our Heavenly Father and His Son: our Lord & Savior Jesus. "Let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you." (Psalm 5:11)

Prelude ~
Susan Durham (Pianist)
Joyce Williams (Organist)

Welcome/Concerns and Celebrations of the Congregation ~

Call to Worship ~
Responsive Reading (Psalm 100:1-2)
(L) Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
(C) Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. He Has Made Me Glad I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart, I will enter His courts with praise. I will say, "This is the da y that the Lord has made, I will rejoice for He has made me glad." He has made glad, He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad. He has made me glad; He has made me glad; I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
What a Mighty God We Serve
What a mighty God we serve!
What a mighty God we serve!
Angels bow before Him
Heaven and earth adore Him
What a mighty God we serve
_{What A Mighty God We Serve by Maranatha! Music
©1990 Maranatha! Music
CCLI #279191}

Invocation ~

Receiving of Tithes and Offerings ~

We Worship in Song ~
Hymn #38, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

An Offering in Song ~

Morning Message ~
Three Appearances of Jesus (Heb. 9:26, 24, and 28)

Closing Hymn ~
Hymn #495, The King Is Coming

Benediction ~