November 2, 2025
LISTEN AND EXPRESS YOUR GRATITUDE
November 2, 2025
There are two things we’re not good at: listening and expressing our gratitude. One of the most famous people of the Middle Ages was Joan of Arc. She was good at those two things. She listened to messages from God, and she gave her life in gratitude to God.
At the age of 13 Joan heard God calling her to free the French from English dominance. By the age of 17 she had convinced the dauphin, Charles, to send her to help relieve the city of Orleans from a British siege. The English eventually retreated, and she led the attack to push them further away.
Later Charles was crowned king of France with Joan by his side.
Eventually the Burgundians, who were allies of the British, captured Joan and sold her to the English. They executed her, but while she was tied to the stake she said, “Hold the cross high so that I can see it through the flames!” She had earlier said, “I place my trust in God my Creator. I love him with all my heart.”
She inspired the French to win the One Hundred Year War against Britain, and she has become an inspiration through the ages, because she heard God and publicly thanked him.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Listen and Express Your Gratitude” from Isaiah 48:12-22. We’ll talk about “Pay Attention to the Savior,” verses 12-19 and “Proclaim Your Salvation,” verses 20-22. Please join us. Your presence expresses your gratitude to God. Please come, ready to listen.
By the way, my thanks to all who helped with the Trunk and Treat. God gave us perfect weather, a great turnout and a great spirit. May it be a foretaste of the weather, cooperation and outreach we’ll experience in our Live Nativity! Pray for that.
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
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/videos
Friday, November 7th
12 noon—4:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
Bring a soup, salad, or dessert!
Please let us know you will be attending and what you will be bringing by picking a form in the lobby and completing the back and dropping it off in the Friendship Box or give to Lynn Lively.
Bring your favorite game or choose from such games as Mexican Train, Hand and Foot, Yahtzee, Cribbage, Pinochle,
or learn a new game.
Lots of fun and fellowship for those over 55.
Women’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast
Saturday, November 8th—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
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
Connie Lewis 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.
November
11/2 – End Daylight Savings Time – Move clocks back one hour
11/7 – Senior’s (55 and up) Potluck and Game Day
11/8 – Women’s Ministry Breakfast
11/9 – Live Nativity Planning Meeting
11/14 – Mision Hispana Celebracion Thanksgiving with all church members/attenders
11/16 – Kid’s on Sunday Teachers’ Meeting
11/16 – Live Nativity Planning Meeting
11/22 – Evangelism Training
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
