November 1, 2026
November 1, 2026
GRATEFULLY WORSHIP
Sunday afternoon Nancie and I watched “The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis.” It was beautiful and brilliant. It shows Lewis telling the story of how he came to Christ. He starts off telling how he felt as an atheist. His arguments for atheism seem insurmountable.
The movie shows Lewis’ childhood and his early days at Oxford. In time he was surrounded by wonderful, logical Christians and irresistible books by Christians.
He finally came to believe in God. It was as though God had come to him, and Lewis surrendered to God’s presence.
The movie never showed answers to Lewis’ early questions concerning the existence of God. It was like the book of Job. The wealthy, influential Job had lost everything except his life. He hurled questions and accusations at God, but God simply answered by his presence. Job finally said, “I knew you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you, so I abhor myself and repent in dust and ashes.”
When Lewis suddenly believed there was a God, he went to church and to chapel at the university. He said, “One ought to fly one’s flag.” He was announcing that he was now a believer. But he was not yet a Christian.
As he studied the Gospels, he realized that they were not fiction. They were the essence of truth. No one could invent a person such as Jesus.
He gave his life to Christ and worshiped the person of Jesus.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Gratefully Worship” from Psalm 98. We’ll talk about “Worship with a New Spirit,” verses 1-3; “Worship with Joy,” verses 4-6; and “Worship with Nature,” verses 7-9. Please come and worship with us.
Thanks to all who helped with the Harvest Festival. It was a great success! Pray that people will be faithful to our church in light of the beauty of the activity. God have us a perfect night, overseen by a perfect moon!
Please give faithfully to our church to help us reach out with activities such as the Harvest Festival. Giving is an act of worship!
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 PM - Young Adults - Room 235
6:00 pm - Awana
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
GET GOOD NEWS
FROM THE LORD OF ACTION
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
6:15 pm, The Chapel
Saturday, November 7th, 8 AM
Join us in the Fellowship Hall for a great breakfast, an inspirational devotional, and an encouraging time of prayer and fellowship! Bring other men with you, too!
For questions, contact the church office.
Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, November 14th, 9am
Fellowship Hall
Join us for a delicious breakfast, encouraging fellowship, inspirational devotional, and consecrated time of prayer!
All ladies and girls (5 and up) welcome!
Questions? Please contact Marilyn Radov or call the church office.
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
Betty Raiford and her team will prepare our meal
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 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.
November
11/1—SRBN Annual Meeting—First Baptist Fair Oaks - 5 pm
11/7—Men’s Prayer Breakfast—8 am
11/7—Volunteer Appreciation Dinner - 4 pm
11/14—Women’s Prayer Breakfast 9 am
11/14—Youth UNASHAMED Conference
11/25—Thanksgiving Break—No Wednesday Night Events
11/26-27—Thanksgiving Holiday—Church Office Closed
December
12/5—Men’s Prayer Breakfast—8 am
12/11-13—Live Nativity - 6:30-8:30 pm
12/23 and 12/30—No Awana
12/24—Christmas Eve Candlelight Service—6 pm
12/25—Church Office Closed—Merry Christmas!
