Adult Sunday School:  Revelation 3:7-13 - Letter to the Church in Philadelphia

Announcements:

• There will be a Council meeting immediately following the service this morning.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend to be involved in your church's planning process.

• There will be a Deacons meeting on Monday, October 19th at 6:30 pm in Pastor's Office.  Please remember to pray for our deacons as they serve the Lord by serving as deacons at Sonoma Baptist Church.

• Our church's Community Thanksgiving event will be held Saturday, November 14th, at 5 pm at the Grass Valley Community Center.  Please mark the date on your calendar. This is a potluck event; soon we will have a sign-up list for the food.  Plan to invite your friends and community members to hear the salvation message of Jesus Christ our Lord!

• The Lord's Supper will be served during the service next week on October 25th.

• The Annual Business meeting has been postponed.  It will be held on December 6, 2026 immediately following the service.  Lunch main dish will be provided by Mark Clendenen that day with go-alongs from participants.  Please mark your calendars to be a part of Sonoma Baptist's plans for 2027.

• Another reminder to please pick up, complete (at home), and submit the giftings/experiences survey from Pastor Tim and give it to him.  You can find copies of it on the table in the foyer.  Also on the table is the Workers' List for 2027.  Please take one and pray about how God would have you serve at Sonoma Baptist Church by filling one of the vacancies highlighted on the list.

 

I Will Sing of the Mercies of the Lord

Wonderful, Merciful Savior

Chief of Sinners Though I Be

Before the Throne of God Above

 

Sermon:  Congregational Government Under Christ