Sonoma Baptist Church

Adult Sunday School:  Philippians 2:12-18

Announcements:

• There will be a Council meeting after the service today.  We will finish preparation for the Annual Business meeting.  All are welcome to come and participate.  Again, this is a long meeting so we'll have Papa Murphy's pizza to share for lunch. 

• Our Church Council has started a Pros and Cons list in regard to an upcoming vote by the church to possibly leave the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC).   If that is the will of the church, we will not leave until the Revised Constitution and Bylaws are ratified and we have found another association to join.  There are copies of the Pros and Cons List available on the white table in the hallway.  We are attempting to be completely prepared for an upcoming vote on this issue.

• The Constitution Review Committee has completed the first draft of the proposed Statement of Faith.  There are copies available on the table in the foyer.  Please pick one up on your way out.

• We are looking for volunteers for the nursery during services on Sundays.  Please see Heidi Merki for details.

• The Constitution and Bylaws Review Committee will meet on the 20th at 6:30 PM to continue their work on these documents. 

• There will be no Wednesday night fellowship this week.   Mr. Griggs will have out of town guests that day.   Stay tuned for information about another game night.   We are considering doing Bible study each Wednesday and move movie night and game night to Fridays.   Please give us your feedback on this idea. 

• We will serve the Lord's Supper during the service next week, Sunday, October 26th.

• The Annual Business Meeting will also be next week, October 26th after the morning service.  Items on the agenda will be discussion and approval of the budget, workers list and proposed calendar for 2026; a final vote whether or not to leave the Southern Baptist Convention; a discussion and vote about whether or not the Bylaws should require an annual financial audit; discussion and/or approval of possible investment ideas for the church's savings and building funds.  If other items are added at the Council meeting, they will be on the Agenda also but the Council is required to notify you of these very important issues.

• We will be passing out Bibles and goodies at or near Highland Park on the 31st.  Please see Saundra Lange if you can participate in this outreach.

• There is a signup sheet in the foyer to let us know how you can help prepare and serve the Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November 8, 2025, at the Grass Valley Community Center, 13295 Grass Valley Road.  The church will provide the turkeys and hams.  We just ask for volunteers to cook them and/or bring side dishes and dessert.

Like a River Glorious (58)

Grace Greater Than Our Sin (329)

How Deep the Father's Love 

Sermon:  “God’s Hidden Hand: Part 2 “Guilt overcome by Grace” - Genesis 43:1-34

Additional Scripture References:  Genesis 45:1–8; Psalm 103:8; Luke 15:11–24; Romans 2:4; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Hebrews 4:14–16; Romans 8:31–39

Invitation:  Trusting Jesus (417)