January 4, 2025
WIN PEACEFULLY
January 4, 2025
The American Revolutionary War ended September 3, 1783, but the troops weren’t getting paid. Many soldiers thought Washington must declare himself king so that he could make people pay taxes to support the army. Others thought Washington had to be replaced as head of the army. Many thought that citizens had to be forced to pay the army at the point of bayonets.
Officers met to decide what to do. Washington called for his own meeting of the officers on Saturday, March 15, 1783. This has been called the most important single meeting in American History!
When Washington stood before his officers, he felt their resentment and anger towards him for the first time since the war began.
Washington gave a speech requesting patience, suggesting that the new nation would, in time, do right for its soldiers. The officers seemed unmoved. They were on the brink of mutiny, which would have destroyed our democracy.
Finally, Washington said that he wanted to read a letter of support from a congressman. He reached for his spectacles. His army had never seen him wear glasses. He said, “Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for I have not only grown gray but almost blind in the service of my country.”
At this, the hardened soldiers began to weep. The mutiny was over. The officers backed down, and our democracy was saved.
Washington later thanked the Ruler of the Universe, “The Greatest and Best of Beings.” God had given Washington another victory, this one was won peacefully.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Win Peacefully” from Judges 6:11-23. We’ll look at “Win with God,” verses 11-16; and “Have Peace with God,” verses 17-23.
Let’s enter the new year as winners, victorious over sinful habits, worry, frustration, bitterness, loneliness and inadequacy. Remember, there’s victory in Jesus! Pray that our church will have its greatest year ever as we catch a vision of reaching people for Christ!
Happy New Year!
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/vid
Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, January 10th—9 am,
Fellowship Hall
Join us for an amazing breakfast, uplifting fellowship,
motivating devotional and a sacred time of prayer!
Questions? Please contact Mary Rienks or call the church office, (916) 488-1522
WINTER/SPRING 2026
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER SIGN-UPS
We need help with our Wednesday Night Meals for the Winter/Spring 2026. By volunteering for at least one Wednesday night, we can insure no one is doing all the work.
Click here or use the QR code below for the dates we need help. If you could put together and lead a team one or more times we would greatly appreciate it.
This entails shopping (the church will pay the bill), preparing a meal for about 70 children and adults, and cleaning up. Betty Allen will meet with you and help you understand the commitment.
Let’s all share in this valuable and encouraging ministry and fellowship.
If you have questions contact Betty Allen or call/email the church at 916-488-1522, office@elcaminobaptist.org.
Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Fellowship Hall
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
Connie Lewis and Team 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.
January
1/10 – Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 9 am
1/19 - MLK Holiday - Church office Closed
1/25 - Church Council Meeting - 1:30 pm
1/31 - Big Band/Swing Concert - 1 pm
February
2/1 - Lord's Supper during Worship
2/1 - Church Business Meeting - 1:30 pm
2/7 - Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 8 am
2/14 - Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 9 am
2/16 - Church Office Closed - Presidents' Day
2/28 - All Church Sing-a-Long - Grateful Brass - 1 pm
