January 26, 2025
COUNT ON GOD TO START OVER
January 26, 2025
As I watched the Inauguration of President Trump on Monday, I was struck by how many times God and Jesus were mentioned. On Tuesday when Marco Rubio was sworn in as Secretary of State, he thanked Jesus Christ. President Biden had left a note for Trump stating “May God bless you and guide you as He has blessed and guided our beloved country since our founding.”
Every President has invoked God in his Inaugural Address. Some people may be skeptical of politicians giving thanks to God, but I think it’s much better than people using God’s name as a swear word! I think it’s great that our nation’s leaders see the need to mention the Lord in public appearances. May each one depend on him at all times! We’re praying for them!
Lincoln lost so many elections that he was ready to quit politics. But the nation’s compromises on slavery drove him into running for the Senate. When he lost, he swore he would never strive for office again. Then, by God’s will he successfully ran for President. As he made his way from Springfield to the nation’s capital, he said, “Without the assistance of that Divine Being who ever attended Washington, I cannot succeed.” He counted on God, and God gave him the ability to start over again, and he saved our Union during its terrible Civil War.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Count on God to Start Over” from Isaiah 63:7-14. We’ll talk about “Remember God’s Love,” verses 7-9; “Count on God to Continue His Care,” verses 10-13; and “Count on God to Glorify His Name,” verse 14. Please come and help us depend on God to get a fresh start in life.
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 and 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
Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Suite E
We want to thank all of you for your faithful financial support of El Camino Baptist Church. Your faithfulness helps us continue to share the Word of God in our community, state, and the world!
Your 2024 Giving Statements are available for you. You may pick them up in the lobby on Sunday, January 26th, or we will mail them to your physical address by the end of January. Please complete the form below to let us know if you have had a mailing address change. If we do not hear from you , we will mail them to the address we have on file.
Please click here or on the graphic below to update your mailing address.
Business Meeting, January 26, 2025,
1:30 pm, Worship Center
El Camino Baptist Church members, please attend our business meeting. We will present important information and items on which we need your vote.
Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, February 1, 2025, 8 am
Fellowship Hall
Join us for breakfast, fellowship, a devotional, and prayer time!
Women's Ministry Breakfast
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9 am in the Fellowship Hall
Join us for a great breakfast, encouraging fellowship, thought provoking devotional, and prayer time
New member? Just been baptized? Regular attender considering membership?
Want to find out more about membership at El Camino Baptist Church?
Please join us for our New Beginnings: Exploring Membership Seminar, February 9th, 5-7 pm in the church office conference room.
RESERVATION REQUIRED!
Use the QR code to reserve your spot now, or call the church office for more information and to register.
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
Betty Raiford and team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Beef Stew, biscuits, sides, and dessert
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.
January 2025
1/26 – Church Business Meeting – 1:30 pm – Worship Center
1/28 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – conference room
February
2/1 - Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 8 am - Fellowship Hall
2/2 - Lord's Supper during Worship
2/2 - Missions Committee Meeting - 12 pm - Conference Room
2/8 - Women's Ministry Breakfast - 9 am - Fellowship Hall
2/9 - Kids' on Sunday Teachers' Meeting - 12 noon - Kids' Center
2/9 - New Beginnings: Exploring Membership Seminar - 5-7 pm - Conference Room
2/11 - Nominating Committee Meeting - 10:30 am - Conference Room
2/11 - Deacons' Meeting - 6:30 pm - Conference Room
2/17 - Church office Closed for Presidents' Day
2/18 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm - Conference Room
2/23 - By-Laws Committee Meeting - 1 pm - Women's Center
2/25 - Personnel Committee Meeting - 6 pm - Conference Room
