October 6, 2023
BE FREE TO SERVE
October 6, 2024
Youth suicides have risen steadily over the last 15 years. It’s the second leading cause of death of kids ages 10-14. It’s the third leading cause of death for ages 15-24. One fifth of High School students have seriously considered suicide.
Only 70% of the peers of the youth feel equipped to help those considering suicide. What’s needed is hope that is triggered by love. People need to reach out in love to others. Sometimes what a person needs is someone who will simply be there for the person, someone with a listening ear. The person feeling depressed needs to love others enough to reach out for help. And we all need to reach up to the God of hope, love, joy and peace.
Sunday’s sermon is “Use the Keys to Hope” from Psalm 31:14-24. We’ll look at “Trust God,” verses 14-18; “Thank God,” verses 19-22; and “Love God,” verses 23-24. The author of the psalm, David, went through a lot of challenges. Let’s learn from his ability to find hope.
By the way, our youth group sponsored a Fiesta for youth groups in our Sacramento Region Baptist Network, and it was amazing! We had a huge group of our own youth there, and friends they invited. My thanks to Jafet, the youth and their workers!
Also, our new Wednesday night schedule includes dinner from 5:15 till 6:00 (meals won’t be served after 6:00) and Bible Study from 6:15-7:15. If you can’t get to Bible Study on time, that’s okay. Come when you can.
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 - Awana
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
Join us Sunday, October 6th for the Lord's Supper during our Worship Services
Studies in James
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Suite E
Want to discover your spiritual gifts?
Want to find out how to use your spiritual gifts in the church?
Please join us for our Next Steps—Exploring Spiritual Gifts Seminar, Sunday October 13th, part 1 & Sunday, October 20th, part 2, 5-6 pm in the church office conference room.
Space is limited, registration is required.
See Carl Turner for more information!
Use the QR Code to register.
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.
Dinner: $5 per adult, $2 per child under 10
Betty Allen and team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Soup, salad, sides, and dessert
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.
October 2024
10/8 – Nominating Committee Meeting – 10:30 am
10/8 – Deacons’ Meeting – 6:30 pm
10/11 – Kids’ Ministry Training – 6 pm
10/12 – Women’s Ministry Breakfast – 9 am
10/13 – Next Steps: Exploring Spiritual Gifts pt. 1 – 5 pm
10/15 – Finance Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm
10/19 – 2025 Leadership Church Calendar Planning – 9 am
10/20 – Next Steps: Exploring Spiritual Gifts pt 2 – 5 pm
10/22 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6 pm
10/26 – Trunk or Treat
10/27 – By-Laws Committee Meeting – 1 pm
