April 19, 2025
ANTICIPATE
April 19, 2025
Usually, anticipation can hurt you. If a married person, with children, comes home, expecting the house to be clean, the meal to be ready and the kids to be calm, that person is setting himself or herself up for disappointment and anger.
However, some anticipation is great! If we by faith anticipate that God is working everything for good, then we can smile even when times are rough.
The astronauts on Artemis II, who were the first humans to go around the dark side of the moon, anticipated coming home to family and friends. Even though they wouldn’t have traded their adventure for anything in the world, the anticipation of returning home captivated them.
One of the astronauts, Victor Glover, said upon his return, “I wanted to thank God in public, and I want to thank God again.”
Let’s anticipate God’s blessings. As we travel through life, let’s thank God.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Anticipate” from Isaiah 35. We’ll look at “Anticipate a Bright Future,” verses 1-2; “Encourage Others,” verses 3-5; “Anticipate Healing,” verse 6; and “Anticipate Pure Joy,” verses 7-10. Please come and learn to anticipate God’s blessings as we go hurling through space on planet earth.
Love,
Jim Meek
Join us for Bible Study and Worship Service
Sunday
9 am - Bible Study for all ages
Pastor Jim's Adult Bible Study is live streamed on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/elcaminobaptistchurch/videos
10:30 am - Worship Service
live streamed on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/elcaminobaptistchurch/videos
Wednesday
5:15-6 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00 pm - Awana Kids Center
6:00 PM - Youth
6:15 pm Bible Study - Adults
Pastor Jim's Wednesday Night Bible Study is live streamed on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/elcaminobaptistchurch/videos
Thursday
10:30 am - Women's Life Group and Prayer - Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Daily Devotionals with
Pastor Jim Meek!
Join us Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am for an inspiration devotional message from Dr. Jim Meek
Live steamed on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/elcaminobaptistchurch/vid
CATCH THE VISION!
Please join our seminar at El Camino Baptist, on “Catch the Vision!” This is a must for our ministry leaders, but all are invited.
It will be held on April 25, at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a few snacks to begin the class.
We will study Jesus’ vision statement for the church and how it applies to El Camino, to you and your family, and how it fits with your Spiritual gifts, background, passions and ministries.
We all need to be on the same page as a church, so please come, pray for us, and be praying for what God will teach us!
Love,
Jim Meek
May 2nd, 8 am, Fellowship Hall.
Men, join us for a delicious continental breakfast, encouraging fellowship, an inspiring study, and a solemn time of prayer.
We will continue with a five-part series by Joby Martin entitled Be A Godly Man. This is from RightNow Media. Here’s a link to it: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/257960
If you don’t have a RightNow Media account, contact the church office for information about a free
account. Get ready for a challenge this new year
Please plan on sticking around after our breakfast to help set up and prepare for the Women's Ministry - Ladies Luncheon! Your help is greatly needed!
For more information, please call the church office during normal office hours, (916) 488-1522
Women’s Ministry Luncheon
Saturday, May 2nd—11 am—Fellowship Hall
Would you like to host and decorate a table at the Women’s Luncheon?
Each table holds 6 people which you can invite or have newcomers join your table.
The Men’s Ministries will be preparing our luncheon for us. See you there!
For more information or to sign up, text or call Marilyn Radov, (925) 784-9137
Misión Hispana Cinco de Mayo
Celebration Fundraiser—May 3rd—12 pm
Menu: Green Enchiladas, rice, salad, and dessert.
Drink: Jamaica (hibiscus) or pineapple cucumber
Donation: $15 / person. $45 family of 4
CLICK HERE or use the QR code to order
Questions? Please see Bethia Estevez
Churchwide Prayer Meeting
Join us for a Churchwide Prayer Meeting
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6:30 pm
The Chapel
Questions? Please contact the church office
Rejoice!
Studies in Philippians, the Letter of Joy
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, The Chapel
Pastor Jim's sermon notes are on the YouVersion Bible App under the Live Events.
- In the app, go to "More" then Events
- If you are local to the Sacramento area, you should be able to find the event for El Camino Baptist Church.
Our sermons are recorded and available on our website and our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/elcaminobaptistchurch/videos). You may also request a complementary DVD. Just email or call the church office and give the date of the sermon and your mailing address and we'll get one out to you as soon as possible. Please allow 7-10 business days to receive it. You may also pick it up in the office once you are notified it is ready. Thank you!
Join us for our
Visitation Ministry
Thursdays, 3 pm
Meet in the church office
5:15 - 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Suggested donation $6 per Adult and child/youth over 10 years of age / $3 per child under 10
Our Quilters will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Hot dogs and Hamburgers, all the fixin's and dessert
Questions? Call the church office (916) 488-1522
SPRING/SUMMER 2026
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
We need help with our Wednesday Night Meals for Spring/Summer 2026. By volunteering for at least one Wednesday night, we can insure no one is doing all the work.
Click here or use the QR Code below to view the available dates. You will put together and lead a team for one or more dates.
You will shop (the church will pay the bill), preparing a meal for about 70 children and adults, and clean up. Betty Allen will meet with you and help you understand the commitment.
Let’s all share in this valuable and encouraging ministry and fellowship.
If you have questions contact Betty Allen or call/email the church at 916-488-1522, office@elcaminobaptist.org.
Directory Update
We want to be sure we can keep in touch with you in order to minister to your needs. Please help us by updating your contact information. Simply click here or use the QR code below and complete the Directory Update Form. Thank you!
Have You Lost Something? 
We have lots of items (Bibles, ear buds, keys, and many other things) that have been turned into the office. If you have lost something, please stop by the church office during normal operating hours and check our Lost and Found! You may find your long, lost treasure! Questions? Call the church office, (916) 488-1522.
April
4/25 - Catch the Vision Seminar - 10 am
May
5/2 - Men's Ministry Men's Prayer Breakfast 8 am
5/2 - Women's Ministry - Ladies Tea - 11:00 am
5/3 - Mision Hispana - Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12 pm
5/7 - Nation Day of Prayer
5/7 - Churchwide Prayer Meeting - 6:30 pm - The Chapel
5/10 - Mother's Day
5/15 - Senior Adult Game Day and Potluck - 12 pm
5/17 - National Day of Prayer for VBS - Prayer Walk 12 pm
5/20 - Awana Awards Night - 6 pm Worship Center
5/24 - Pentecost Sunday
5/25 - Church Office Closed for Memorial Day
5/30 - Big Band Swing Concert - 1 pm
5/31 - VBS Staff Meeting 12 pm
