December 7, 2025
SHARE THE GIFT OF BEAUTY
December 7, 2025
George Washington Carver never knew his father or mother. His father had been a slave who had died in a farming accident. His mother was kidnapped and sold by raiders during the Civil War. After the war George stayed at the farm of the people who had owned him. He came to Christ at the age of 10 while shelling corn in their big barn.
George loved wandering through the woods, especially admiring the beauty of wildflowers. He also immersed himself in Scripture. He added to these blessings by getting the best education available to a bright, young Black man in those days after the Civil War.
In time George revolutionized Southern agriculture, teaching people how to save depleted soil, broken communities and deprived lives. In some ways he saved the depleted South.
When asked how he overcame bitterness over his past he simply said,
When you get in touch with the great creative power you just cannot get bitter because there is so much beauty in the world that you can’t waste your time getting bitter.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Share the Gift of Beauty” from Isaiah 52:7-15. We’ll talk about “Be Beautiful by Bringing Good News,” verses 7-10; “Be Beautiful by Being Clean,” verses 11-12; and “Be Beautiful by Understanding,” verses 13-15. Like George Washington Carver, let’s learn to get past all bitterness, and be a channel through which God can bless others with his beauty.
December 12-14, 6:30-8:30, is our Live Nativity. Please get involved, invite people and come, experience the beauty of the Christmas Story. It’s our Christmas Card to the community. Let’s share this gift of beauty!
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 - Awana - 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
Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
CANCELLED for Saturday, December 13th - CANCELLED
Join us for the Live Walk-thru Nativity Saturday evening!
December 12th - 14th - 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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El Camino Baptist brings you an outdoor presentation of the Christmas story in a live, walk-through experience with actors and narration. Showings begin every 10 minutes. If a time slot is full you may be placed in the next available time slot. Get your reservations in now.
If you have any questions, please call or email the church office.
Phone: (916) 488-1522
Email: office@elcaminobaptist.org
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Looking to reserve one or more viewing times?
Just use this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezkEfzo6wpXScJdzO90rY8ciwXGuJi_qrRQ3tPcAuIOibCVg/viewform
La Natividad Viva es el 12, 13 y 14 de diciembre, de 6:30 a 8:30.
El Camino Baptist le ofrece una presentación al aire libre de la historia navideña en una experiencia en vivo con actores y narración. Las proyecciones comienzan cada 10 minutos. Si un horario está lleno, es posible que lo coloquen en el siguiente horario disponible. Haz tus reservas ahora.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame o envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina de la iglesia.
Teléfono: (916) 488-1522
Correo electrónico: office@elcaminobaptist.org
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¿Quiere reservar uno o más horarios de visualización?
Simplemente use este enlace para registrarse:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezkEfzo6wpXScJdzO90rY8ciwXGuJi_qrRQ3tPcAuIOibCVg/viewform
Grace House Ministries Toy Drive
Bring your new, unwrapped gifts to the church through December 12th, or bring them with you when you come to view the Live Nativity!
¡Traiga sus regalos nuevos sin envolver a la iglesia hasta el 12 de diciembre, o tráigalos cuando venga a ver la Natividad Viviente!
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
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
Mision Hispana 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.
December
12/7 – Lord’s Supper during Worship
12/10 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAFET!
12/13 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 9 am
12/12-14 – Live Walk-through Nativity – 7-9 pm
12/19 - Senior Adult Potluck and Game Day - 12 noon
12/24 – Christmas Eve/Lord’s Supper Service – 6 pm
12/24 – NO AWANA
12/25 – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS
12/31 – NO AWANA
January
1/1 – New Year’s Day – Happy New Year – Church Office Closed
1/3 – Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – 8 am
1/10 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 9 am
1/11 - Church Council Meeting - 1:30 pm
1/19 - MLK Holiday - Church office Closed
1/25 - Church Business Meeting - 1:30 pm
1/31 - Big Band/Swing Concert - 1 pm
