March 29, 2025
STAY TRUE TO THE END
March 29, 2025
See if you can guess what famous American general I’m about to describe.
He was born in Connecticut and joined an army near Boston to fight the British in the American Revolution. George Washington spoke glowingly of his bravery, intelligence and endurance.
He captured Fort Ticonderoga in 1775. He also forced the British to delay their attack on New York, allowing Washington to secure the city.
He was brilliant in other battles until he was injured and couldn’t fight for a few years.
He was promoted to major general. Washington made him commander of the strategic West Point. But this brilliant soldier felt he was being ignored by the Continental Congress. He also married into a family which was loyal to Britain. So, he planned on giving West Point to the British. The Continental Army discovered this and hung one of his accomplices. The officer then defected to the British and led British armies to victory against his former comrades, even burning a city in his native state.
That brilliant traitor was Benedict Arnold. His name is synonymous for traitor not only in American history but also in Britain. He began well but ended horribly.
We can begin well, but to find favor with God we must stay true to the end.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Stay True to the End” from John 19:16-30. We’ll talk about “See the King of Truth,” verses 16-22; “Stay True to Your Family,” verses 23-27; and “Stay True till It is Finished,” verses 28-30. This passage is about one of the greatest, most moving events in all of history, the crucifixion of Christ. Please join us as we worship and learn together.
Also, please invite people to our Good Friday Service, April 3, 6:00. We’ll have music, the Lord’s Supper and a dramatic monologue in which I’ll portray John in “Go from the Cross to Pure Joy.” The Easter Season is a great time to invite people to church. Seize the day!
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 - KIDS' SPECIAL EASTER ACTIVITY - 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
Good Friday Service
April 3, 2026 - 6 pm - Worship Center
Join us as we celebrate Good Friday with the Lord's Supper, inspiring music, and Pastor Jim's portrayal of John in, "Go from the Cross to Pure Joy"
Questions? Please call the church office
April 4th, 8 am, Fellowship Hall.
Men, join us for a delicious breakfast, encouraging fellowship, an inspiring devotional, and a solemn time of prayer.
We will continue with a five-part series by Joby Martin entitled Be A Godly Man. This is from RightNow Media. Here’s a link to it: https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/content/details/257960
If you don’t have a RightNow Media account, contact the church office for information about a free
account. Get ready for a challenge this new year
For more information, please call the church office during normal office hours, (916) 488-1522
Celebrate Easter with us
Sunday, April 5, 2026
Bible Study at 9 am for all ages
Worship Service for all ages at 10:30 am
Questions? Please contact the church office.
Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, April 11th—9 am,
Fellowship Hall
Join us for an amazing breakfast, uplifting fellowship,
motivating devotional and a sacred time of prayer!
Questions? Please contact the Women's Ministry Leadership Team or call the church office, (916) 488-1522
Join us for our next one, Friday, April 17th, 12 noon, in the Fellowship Hall!
Questions? Contact Lynn Lively or call the church office
CATCH THE VISION!
Please join our seminar at El Camino Baptist, on “Catch the Vision!” This is a must for our ministry leaders, but all are invited.
It will be held on April 25, at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. There will be a few snacks to begin the class.
We will study Jesus’ vision statement for the church and how it applies to El Camino, to you and your family, and how it fits with your Spiritual gifts, background, passions and ministries.
We all need to be on the same page as a church, so please come, pray for us, and be praying for what God will teach us!
Love,
Jim Meek
Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, The Chapel
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 $6 per Adult and child/youth over 10 years of age / $3 per child under 10
Betty Allen and team will prepare our meal for us
Questions? Call the church office (916) 488-1522
Directory Update
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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.
April
4/3 - Good Friday Service 6 pm - Worship Center
4/4 - Men's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 8 am
4/5 - Easter Sunday - HE IS RISEN
4/11 - Women's Ministry Prayer Breakfast - 9 am
4/12 - Lord's Supper During Worship
4/17 - Senior Adult Potluck/Game Day - 12 pm
4/25 - Catch the Vision Seminar - 10 am
May
5/2 - Men's Ministry Men's Prayer Breakfast 8 am
5/2 - Women's Ministry - Ladies Tea - 11:00 am
5/3 - Mision Hispana - Cinco de Mayo Celebration 12 pm
5/7 - Nation Day of Prayer
5/10 - Mother's Day
5/15 - Senior Adult Game Day and Potluck - 12 pm
5/17 - National Day of Prayer for VBS - Prayer Walk 12 pm
5/20 - Awana Awards Night - 6 pm Worship Center
5/24 - Pentecost Sunday
5/25 - Church Office Closed for Memorial Day
5/30 - Big Band Swing Concert - 1 pm
5/31 - VBS Staff Meeting 12 pm
