August 31, 2025
LEARN TO LOVE LIFE
August 31, 2025
Tim Scott is the first African American to be elected to the U.S. House or Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He’s always smiling because he loves life. Why?
He tells about it in his most recent book, “One Nation Always Under God.” He says that his grandmother was on every committee at her church and at every Bible study and worship service. Her Bible was full of personal notes, and she was a prayer warrior.
His mother was a nurse’s assistant for fifty years, changing sheets and bedpans without complaining. She considered this work a chance to show her love for Jesus.
Both of these ladies radiated hope. So, Tim grew up sharing their love of life, even though he suffered through being robbed, getting his neck broken, almost dying from a car accident and getting his electricity cut off.
I want us to “Learn to Love Life.” That’s what I’m preaching about this Sunday, from Psalm 118:15-29. We’ll look at “Rejoice that You Can Tell about God,” verses 15-18; “Thank God for Answered Prayer,” verses 19-21; and “Thank God for the Sacrifice,” verses 22-29. Please come! Your presence helps us learn to love life!
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
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
ECBC New Family Ambassador Meeting
If you’ve already signed up, or are wanting to sign up, join us on September 7th, in the Kids’ center at noon for a short meeting.
Friday, September 19th
11:30am - 3:00pm
Fellowship Hall
Bring a potluck dish!
Please let us know you will be attending and what you’ll be bringing by CLICKING HERE. You may use the QR code below as well.
Bring your favorite game or choose from such games as Mexican Train, Hand and Foot, Yahtzee, Cribbage, Pinochle, or learn a new game.
Lots of fun and fellowship for those over 55.
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
Connie Lewis 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.
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
9/7 - ECBC Ambassadors 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
9/19 - Senior Game Day and Potluck - 55 and over - 11:30 am
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
