November 16, 2025
THANK GOD EVEN WHEN THINGS AREN'T PERFECT
November 16, 2025
Monday night Nancie and I were watching “The Robe” on TCM. I was profoundly moved.
It’s an historical fiction about Marcella who crucified Jesus. His slave came to know Christ and took Jesus’ robe which Marcella gained by gambling at the foot of the cross. The robe horribly affected Macella who left it in his slave’s hands, but later Marcella went in search of it by order of the emperor. In his travels he met a boy who had been healed of a twisted foot by Jesus. But he also heard a paralyzed woman named Miriam sing about Jesus’ death and resurrection. Marcella asked how she could be grateful to a God who didn’t heal her, but she explained that Jesus had healed her bitter heart, and that God was using her paralysis to bring him glory.
Eventually Marcella gave his life to Christ, which cost him his earthly life, but gained him an eternal life of thanksgiving. Marcella and Miriam suffered, but they thanked God when things were imperfect.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Thank God Even When Things Aren’t Perfect” from Jonah 2. We’ll look at “Thank God for Answering Prayer,” verses 1-2; “Thank God for Saving You,” verses 3-6; and “Thank God as a Sacrifice,” verses 7-9. Come and publicly give thanks with us.
By the way, thanks to our veterans who risked their lives for our country. May God bless you as you learn to give thanks in all things!
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 - 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:
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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:
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Volunteer Meeting, November 16th immediately following the worship service in the Worship Center! Questions? Contact the church office or April Schrokosch.
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
Betty Raiford and Team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Pork chops, baked sweet and russet potatoes, veggies, and pumpkin pie
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.
November
11/16 – Kid’s on Sunday Teachers’ Meeting
11/16 – Live Nativity Planning Meeting
11/23 – Live Nativity Planning Meeting
11/26 – NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT EVENTS/BIBLE STUDIES
11/27 - CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
11/28 – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
11/29 – Big Band Swing Concert
11/30 – Live Nativity Planning Meeting
December
12/6 – Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast 8 am
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
12/24 – 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
