August 9, 2026
August 9, 2026
LEARN TO TELL
When I was in college at Arizona State University, I majored in history and secondary education. My history classes were great. My education classes were a joke.
The education classes were influenced by Alvin Toffler’s book, “Future Shock” which claimed that there was so much information to be learned that classes shouldn’t focus on learning facts but how to garner facts.
That sounds logical, but the problem is that if kids don’t learn facts, then they’re not inspired to gather facts.
My education classes were all about getting teams together to do projects. Using grades in schools was derided in favor of making sure no one fails. It was basically socialism, suppressing initiative and rewarding group effort.
In my history classes we learned lots of things that we could teach others. In my education classes we learned almost nothing. The college in the area with the best reputation for educating teachers was Grand Canyon College, a Southern Baptist school, because it taught teachers how to teach!
With kids going back to school, let’s support them in learning things that they can tell others. Let’s teach them so that they can teach others, just as Christ commanded in Matthew 28:18-20.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Learn to Tell” from Acts 26:13-29. We’ll talk about “Hear Christ’s Call,” verses 13-18; and “Tell What You Learn,” verses 19-29. The passage depicts Paul standing before Governor Felix, King Agrippa II and his sister, Bernice. It was an august company! Little did the people know that the most famous person among them would be the short little Jew from Tarsus in southern Turkey. Join us as we hear him teaching us what he learned!
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 - Youth
6:00 pm - Summer Kids' Choir
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
Let us know you are interested in serving on the Worship or Tech Teams! Click here, or use the QR code below!
Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday,
August 8th, 9 am
Join us for a wonderful breakfast and great fellowship!
Questions? Please contact church office, (916) 488-1522
Kids on Sunday Teachers' Meeting
12 Noon - Sunday, August 16th
Questions? Please contact Colleen Ishimaru or call the church office.
Friday, August 21st - 12 - 3 pm
Senior Adults, join us for fun, fellowship, games, and a potluck!
Please bring a dish to share and any favorite games you have!
Nostalgic Swing Concert
Saturday, August 29th, 1 pm
Worship Center
Featuring: Nostalgic Big Band
Genre: Pop, Swing, Latin, Classic and
Traditional Jazz
Playing Popular tunes of the 40s—80s
Sponsored by—Every 5th Saturday Afternoon At 1 Concert
(where it's always free to donate)
Be Faithful to the End
Studies in the book of Hebrews
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
Questions? Call the church office (916) 488-1522
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
We only need one more date! Please help fill that date!
We need help with our Wednesday Night Meals. By volunteering for at least one Wednesday night, we can insure no one is doing all the work.
The available dates are on sign up form. You will put together and lead a team for one or more dates. Just click here or use the QR code below to sign up for the date(s) you will help.
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.
If you can lead a team, please complete the back of this insert and put it in the Friendship Box in the foyer.
Let’s all share in this valuable and encouraging ministry and fellowship.
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.
August
8/8 - Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 9 am - Fellowship Hall
8/16 - Kids' on Sunday Teachers' Meeting - Noon
8/21 - Senior Adult Potluck and Game Day - Noon - 3 pm
8/23 - Kids' Summer Choir performance during worship
8/28-29 - Youth Lock-In
8/29 - Big Band / Swing Concert 1-3 pm
September
9/5 - Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 8 am
9/7 - Church Office Closed for Labor Day
9/9 - Awana Begins - 6 pm
9/11-13 - Men's Ministry Father/Son Campout
9/12 - Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast
9/18 - Senior Adult Potluck and Game Day - Noon-3pm
9/20 - Church Homecoming!
