November 24, 2023
THANK GOD
November 24, 2024
One hundred and two people sailed seven weeks across the Atlantic aboard the Mayflower in 1620. Half of them were Separatists, wanting to separate from the Church of England, declaring that Christ was their head, not the English King. We call these Separatists Pilgrims.
The ship, due to weather and the sickness of passengers, landed north of the intended destination of Virginia, therefore the passengers would not be under English rule. Thus, on November 11, 1620 the men on board signed the Mayflower Compact, declaring that whatever laws they drew up would be obeyed by all those who had signed the document. This was the beginning of the democracy that would characterize the United States of America. The Compact would give birth to The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
The day the Compact was signed, 16 men got on board a boat to carry them from the Mayflower to the inner shore of Cape Cod. Thus, they finally touched ground in the New World. They had sailed 3000 miles across the ocean and were now 500 miles from the nearest English settlement.
They gazed at a barren land filled with scrub pines with no friends, relatives or pubs to welcome them. Within a month, half of their numbers would die from the hardships. Nevertheless, they knelt on the beach and thanked God for his deliverance.
The pattern was set for a new nation to be democratic, and to be a nation of thanksgiving. Thus, we have a national holiday where we are to set aside time to say thanks to God Almighty who created us and will sustain us.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Thank God” from Psalm 31:14-24. We’ll talk about “Thank God for Being God,” verses 14-18; “Thank God for Beig Good,” verses 19-22; and “Love God,” verses 23-24. Please come and give thanks with us!
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:
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10:30 am - Worship Service
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Wednesday
NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Thursday and Friday
Church Office Closed
Happy Thanksgiving!
...my family and my church family - Brian & Connie Lewis
...my church family - Joyce Sams
...those who provide rides and help for those who need it - Judith Elson
...my family - Harriet Goldstein
...my family - Betty Ash
...living in a free country - Carl Turner
... I am thankful for my church family - Yanira Salguero
If you didn't get to share, just email me, office@elcaminobaptist.org and finish this statement - "Today, I am thankful for..."
You will see the responses here in the eNews for the remainder of the month.
Let us all know what you are thankful for during this holiday season!
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
Nostalgic Swing Concert
Saturday, November 30, 2024
1 pm in the Worship Center
Featuring: The Nostalgic Swing Big Band
Genre: Pop, Swing, Latin, Jazz & Gospel
Playing Popular tunes of the 40s—70s
With special guest jazz vocalists
Sponsored by—Every 5th Saturday Afternoon At 1 Concert Series #7
(where it's always free to donate)
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Pastor Jim's sermon notes are on the YouVersion Bible App under the Live Events.
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- 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
No Wednesday Night Dinner - November 27, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!
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 2024
11/24 - Live Nativity Planning Meeting - 12:30 pm
11/24 - By-Laws Committee Meeting - 1 pm
11/27 - All Wednesday Night Events Cancelled
11/28 - Happy Thanksgiving - Church Office Closed
11/29 - Church Office Closed
11/30 - Big Band Swing Concert 1 pm
December 2024
12/7 - Men's Prayer Breakfast - Fellowship Hall - 8 am
12/10 - Nominating Committee - 10:30 am - conference room
12/14 - Women's Ministry Breakfast - 9 am - Fellowship Hall
12/13-15 - Live Walk-thru Nativity - 6:30 - 8:30 pm
12/15 - By-Laws Committee Meeting - 1 pm - Women's Center
12/17 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm - conference room
12/18 - Youth Christmas Party - 6 pm - Youth Room
12/20-21 - Youth Movie Night/Sleepover - 7 pm - 8 am - Youth Room
12/24 - Christmas Eve Service - 6 pm - Worship Center
12/25 - Christmas Day - Church Office Closed - Merry Christmas!
1/1 - New Year's Day - Church Office Closed - Happy New Year!
