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ANNOUNCE THE BIRTH
December 3, 2023
Nancie and I had two boys. When Nancie was pregnant a third time, people were asking me, “So, you’re wanting to have a girl!” I honestly replied, “We’ll be happy with whatever it is, boy or girl.” I thought Nancie felt the same way.
When the baby was born the doctor was in the midst of a whole string of deliveries, so he simply laid the baby on Nancie’s chest and took off for the next delivery. She asked, “What is it?” I said, “I don’t know.” So, she lifted up the baby, saw that it was female, and said, “It’s a girl!” She had so much joy in her voice that I cried. I hadn’t realized how much she wanted a girl!
Moving ahead a few decades, one day my oldest son and his wife invited Nancie and me out for lunch. There Jonathan and Kristen broke the news that she was going to have a baby, our first grandson. Again, I cried.
These were tears of pure joy. Few things are more wonderful than a birth. Sunday I’m preaching on “Announce the Birth” from Luke 1:26-38. We’ll talk about “Announce Fearlessness,” verses 26-30; “Announce Christ’s Endless Reign,” verses 31-33; and “Announce the Power of God Working through Us,” verses 34-38. Please come Sunday and help us celebrate the greatest birth of all time, the birth of Jesus.
Also, make sure you sign up to help with our Nativity. We need help setting up the backdrops and electrical aspects, the costumes and props, and we need actors and greeters. Also, invite everyone you can to come to the event December 15-17, 7:00-9:00. It’s a great way to announce that special birth!
Love,
Jim Meek
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Announcements
Deacon of the Week
Deacon
of the Week
Have a prayer concern and need someone to pray with you urgently?
Need to speak to someone about spiritual issues right away?
Have a family emergency, and need assistance?
Want to share a praise with someone?
Our Deacon of the Week is there for you! Please contact him at the number below:
Deacon of the Week
Brian Lewis
Phone: (916) 531-0183
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - 5 PM
Christmas Eve Service
5:00 pm—Worship Center
Invite everyone to our Christmas Eve Service. We will be having a candlelight service, the Lord’s Supper, singing, a very special time of worship, and a visit from Dr. Luke (portrayed by our very own Dr. Jim Meek).
WOMEN'S MINISTRY - BREAKFAST
Women's Ministry Breakfast & Cookie Exchange
Join us for a wonderful breakfast, great fellowship, and a fun cookie exchange! Bring 2 dozen of your favorite homemade cookies and don't forget recipe to share!
Please bring a holiday recipe and/or a cookie recipe to share for our upcoming cookbook.
Speaker: April Schrokosch
Craft: Gift Wrapping
Questions? Please contact Mary Rienks or call the church office, (916) 488-1522
Live Nativity Reservations
Live Nativity Walk-Thru Registration
Please use the QR code below, click here, or on the graphic above to reserve your time and date for attending our Live Nativity Walk-Thru.
Please bring a new unwrapped toy for our Grace House Toy Drive (see below)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
We need help with our Wednesday Night Meals this winter/spring.
The dates where we need you are on the form (link below). It will help if you could put together and lead a team one or more times this winter/spring.
This entails shopping (the church will pay the bill), preparing a meal for about 70+ (children and adults), and clean up. Betty Allen will meet with you to go over the responsibilities for this.
If you can help, please click here or on the graphic below or use the QR code below, and select the dates you are willing to serve.
If you have questions contact Betty Allen or call the church at 916-488-1522 or email us at office@elcaminobaptist.org.
Kids/Little Kids Family Registration Form
Youth Family Registration Form
Winter/Spring Wednesday Night Dinner Sign Up
Prayer Request and Praise Report
New Beginnings Class Interest Form
Next Steps - Exploring Spiritual Gifts Registration Form
Life Group (Small Group Bible Study) Interest Form
Office Volunteer Interest Form
Worship and Creative Arts Interest Form
Office Hours
- Monday– 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Tuesday– 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Wednesday– 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Thursday– 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Dinner: $5 per adult, $2 per child under 10
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Join us for Bible Study for ages 6th grade - 12th grade - we meet upstairs in the Youth Department - 6 pm
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10:30 AM
Location: Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Facilitators: Willa Gross and Vivian Foster
email: waber94123@aol.com
email: ocalimee@gmail.com
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Join us for Bible Study for ages 6th grade - 12th grade - we meet upstairs in the Youth Department - 6 pm
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10:30 AM
Location: Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Facilitators: Willa Gross and Vivian Foster
email: waber94123@aol.com
email: ocalimee@gmail.com
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5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Dinner: $5 per adult, $2 per child under 10
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join us for Bible Study for ages 6th grade - 12th grade - we meet upstairs in the Youth Department - 6 pm
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10:30 AM
Location: Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Facilitators: Willa Gross and Vivian Foster
email: waber94123@aol.com
email: ocalimee@gmail.com
For more than 45 years, Francis House Center has served as a beacon of light and hope to the most vulnerable among us. It is a place where people are treated with dignity as they arrive seeking help for some of the most basic needs. We strive to provide the resources, support, and inspiration to help individuals and families transform their lives from living in crisis to having long-term stability. Francis House Center is the front door to Next Move’s programs, services, and housing solutions for individuals and families seeking help and support in ending their homelessness.
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