September 20, 2026
September 20, 2026
HEY, WEARY ONE, COME HOME!
Kristina Mastrocola wrote an article called, “Lost Your Sparkle? Experts Share How to Get It Back.” Your inner sparkle is the part of you that ignites your confidence and makes you who you are. It’s that joy that naturally springs up when you’re being true to your God-given nature.
Mastrocola writes that we must pay attention to little things that light us up. Think of something you used to do that brought you joy. When was the last time you lost track of time? Go back and recreate that activity or mindset. Don’t try to please everyone, but feel free to be the real you. Then you can relax and be kind to others.
Also, aggressively pursue friendships. Once you’ve developed friendships, these people can help you sparkle. In the process, create boundaries so that people don’t drain you of energy.
God created the Sabbath rest because he knew that we need to recharge our batteries by taking time to be ourselves.
Develop rituals that build you up instead of tearing you down. Take time every morning to be still and say, “Thank you,” to God.
We must come home to our true nature. That nature is found in the God who created us and who recreated us by coming into our hearts. Jesus will provide the true sparkle as we rest in his grace.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Hey, Weary One, Come Home!” from Matthew 11:25-30. We’ll talk about “Simply Trust,” verses 25-27; and “Simply Come to Jesus,” verses 28-30. Sunday is our Homecoming, our church’s 71st Anniversary. Please come to Sunday School at 9:00 and worship at 10:30 with cake afterward. Come home to El Camino and help us come home to the people God created us to be.
Eloise Kell’s Memorial Service is at our church this Monday at 2:00. One of her sons, Phil, will give his testimony in Sunday’s service. Eloise is someone who truly sparkled on earth and is now sparkling in heaven!
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
Let us know you are interested in serving on the Worship or Tech Teams! Click here, or use the QR code below!
Young Adult Wednesday Night Bible Study
Join us Wednesdays
beginning September 9th
6 pm Room 235
Questions? Please see Danny Hur or Ed Stewart or call the church office
(916) 488-1522
Memorial Service for Eloise Kell
Join us as we celebrate the life of Eloise Kell
Monday, September 21, 2026
2:00 pm
El Camino Baptist Church
2805 El Camino Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95821
Fellowship to follow the service in the Fellowship Hall
Viewing for family and friends will be Sunday, September 20, 2026, 4-7 pm at
East Lawn Memorial Park
5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841
Questions? Please call the church office
Saturday, October 3rd, 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.
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
Connie Lewis and 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.
September
9/20 - Church Homecoming!
October
10/3 – Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – 8 am – Fellowship Hall
10/4 – Lord’s Supper during worship
10/10 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 9 am – Fellowship Hall
10/16 – Senior Adult Potluck and Game Day – 12 pm – Fellowship Hall
10/20-21 - CSBC Annual Meeting
10/24 – Fall Festival – 5:30 – 7:30 pm – Parking lot
10/31 – Big Band/Swing Concert – 1 pm – Worship Center
November
11/1—SRBN Annual Meeting—First Baptist Fair Oaks
11/7—Men’s Prayer Breakfast—8 am
11/7—Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
11/14—Women’s Prayer Breakfast 9 am
11/14—Youth UNASHAMED Conference
11/20—Senior Adult Game Day and Potluck—12 noon
11/25—Thanksgiving Break—No Wednesday Night Events
11/26-27—Thanksgiving Holiday—Church Office Closed
