August 17, 2025
LEARN TO GROW BEYOND GRIEF
August 17, 2025
C.S. Lewis was an atheist. He was also a professor at Oxford and Cambridge. He eventually came to believe in God, then he became a devout Christian. He wrote more than 30 books which have been translated into more than 30 languages and have sold millions of copies. His children’s series, “The Chronicles of Narnia” have been popularly adapted to the stage, movies, television and radio. In 1956 he married the American poet Joy Davidman. She died in 1960 of cancer. It devastated him.
As he recovered, he wrote the autobiographical, “A Grief Observed.” He stated that his wife’s death knocked him “silly” in order that he might come to his senses. He wrote, “Only under torture” might a man “discover himself.”
Sunday I’m preaching on “Learn to Grow beyond Grief” from Job 42:1-13. We’ll look at “Turn Your Eyes toward God,” verses 1-6; “Pray for Others,” verses 7-9; and “Anticipate Blessings,” verses 10-13. We’ll learn from the grief of Job to grow in our relationship with God and others. Please come and grow with us!
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
5:15-6 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00 pm - Awana Begins September 3rd - 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/videos
Nostalgic Swing Concert
Saturday, August 30th, 1 pm
Worship Center
Featuring: Nostalgic Swing
Genre: Pop, Swing, Latin, Jazz
Playing Popular tunes of the 40s—70s
With special guest jazz vocalist
Sponsored by—Every 5th Saturday Afternoon At 1 Concerts
(where it's always free to donate)
The Church Office will be closed, Monday, September 1, 2025 for Labor Day!
Have a fun, safe, and restful holiday!
Click Here or use the QR Code below to register
For the Grandparents:
A Faith-filled Grandparent Day Conference
Saturday, September 6th, 2025, 9am-3:30pm
Jessup University Chapel and Event Center
Sponsored by the Jon Gibson family, we look forward to hosting a powerful day of equipping, encouragement, and inspiration as grandparents gather to step more fully into the sacred calling of grandparenting. Hear from renowned speaker and founder of Legacy Coalition, Larry Fowler. A $15 registration pays for morning coffee, tea, pastries, lunch, and program materials.
Registration and details: Grandparents
Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Suite E
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
FALL/WINTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
We need help with our Wednesday Night Dinner for the fall/winter. By volunteering for at least one Wednesday night, we can ensure no one is doing all the work. You would be putting together and leading a team for one or more times this fall/winter.
This entails shopping (the church will pay the bill; see Betty Allen for the budget), preparing a meal for about 60-70 children and adults, and clean up. Betty Allen will meet with you to help you understand the commitment.
If you can help, please click here or use the QR code below.
If you have questions contact Betty Allen or call the church at 916-488-1522 or email us at office@elcaminobaptist.org.
Let’s all share in this valuable and encouraging ministry and fellowship.
5:15 - 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Suggested donation $5 per Adult and child/youth over 10 years of age / $2 per child under 10
Kristen Wakefielf and team will prepare our meal for us
Questions? Call the church office (916) 488-1522
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 on the link 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.
August
8/17—Kids’ on Sunday Teachers’ Meeting—noon
8/19—Finance Committee Meeting—5:30 pm
8/20—Awana Leaders’ Meeting
8/21—Personnel Committee Meeting, 6 pm
8/24—By-Laws Committee Meeting , 1 pm
8/30—Big Band/Swing Concert, 1 pm
September
9/1 – Church Office Closed – Labor Day
9/3 – Awana Begins! – 6 pm
9/6 – Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – 8 am
9/7 – Missions Committee Meeting – 12 pm
9/9 – Nominating Committee Meeting – 3 pm
9/9 – Deacons’ Meeting – 6:30 pm
9/12-13 – Youth CSBC Ignition
9/13 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – 9 am
9/14 – Homecoming Celebration – 70 years 12 pm
9/16 – Finance Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm
9/20 - Building & Grounds All Church Work Day - 8 am
9/23 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6 pm
9/26-27 – Youth Lock-In
9/27 – Mision Hispana Yard Sale – 7 am
9/28 – By-Laws Committee Meeting – 1 pm
