July 20, 2025
JUDGE NOT
July 20, 2025
While Abraham Lincoln was giving his Second Inaugural Address the sun broke through a cloudy sky as though to announce God’s blessings on what was being said. The President knew that the horrible Civil War would soon end. His hope was that the victorious North would not judge the South but rather accept it as the loving father accepted the prodigal son in Jesus’ parable.
Lincoln closed his speech of forgiveness with these famous words:
With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in; to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, for his widow and his orphan – to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.
After the death of 750,000 in the Civil War and the horrible psychological and economic toil, how could one side forgive the other? Yet Lincoln stated that forgiveness must take place. There must be no maliciousness, no hatred, only love. The North won, thus stating that the South should not separate, but be one with the North. This oneness must be achieved through love.
In order for peace to reign in our homes, church, society and nation, we must not judge others. We have to discern through the leadership of the Holy Spirit, but we must love everyone, also through the Holy Spirit. Loving someone means we turn from criticizing to complimenting. We turn from tearing down to building up.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Judge Not” from Romans 14:12-20. We’ll look at “Judge Not in Order to Refrain from Offense,” verses 12-13; “Walk in Love,” verses 14-15; and “Seek Peace,” verses 16-20. Please come and help us love each other unconditionally.
By the way, thanks to all who supported our Vacation Bible School! It’s going great! Pray for great results, the results that come from unconditional love!
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:
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5:15-6 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00 pm - Kids' Summer Choir - 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
Church Council Meeting
July 20th, 1:30 pm, Suite E
If you are on staff, a ministry director, committee chairperson, or a trustee, please plan on attending.
If you are unsure whether you should attend, please call the church office.
July 27th, 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.
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:
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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
Grace House Ministries will prepare our meal for us
Questions? Call the church office (916) 488-1522
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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.
July
7/20 – Church Council Meeting – 1:30 pm
7/22 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 5 pm
7/27 – Business Meeting – 1:30 pm
7/28-8/2 – Youth Camp
August
8/2—Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
8/3—Kids’ Summer Choir Performance during Worship
8/3—Promotion Sunday for Kids / Little Kids’
8/3—Missions Committee Meeting, 12 pm
8/6—Awana District Meeting and Kids’ Fun Night 6 pm
8/9—Women’s Ministry Saturday Coffee, 9 am
8/10—Lord’s Supper during Worship
8/12—Nominating Committee Meeting, 3 pm
8/12—Deacons’ Meeting, 6:30 pm
8/13—Awana Leaders’ Meeting & Kids Fun Night 6 pm
8/17—Kids’ on Sunday Teachers’ Meeting—noon
8/19—Finance Committee Meeting—5:30 pm
8/20—Awana Leaders’ Meeting & Kids Fun Night, 6:15 pm
8/24—By-Laws Committee Meeting , 1 pm
8/26—Personnel Committee Meeting, 6 pm
8/30—Big Band/Swing Concert, 1 pm
