September 29, 2023
BE FREE TO SERVE
September 29, 2024
Jayden Daniels was born in Fontana, California. He played quarterback for my alma mater, Arizona State University, then transferred to Louisiana State University (ironically, I was born in Louisiana!).
Daniels won the Heisman Trophy for outstanding college football player, breaking all kinds of records.
He now plays professional football for the Washington Commanders. Last Monday night his team beat the Cincinnati Bengals 38 to 33. He set the record for a rookie single-game completion percentage, completing 91.3% of his passes. When asked on national TV about winning, he credited the whole team and Jesus Christ. When told about setting the record for completion percentage he said, “I want to give Jesus all the glory.” Jayden Daniels sees himself as free to serve God and others through his football abilities.
Sunday I’m going to preach about “Be Free to Serve” from Philemon 10-25. We’ll look at “Be Useful,” verses 10-13; and “Serve Freely,” verses 14-25.
This is the fascinating story about the slave Onesimus who ran away from his master Philemon in Colossae in modern Turkey. Onesimus ended up in Rome and was brought to Christ by Paul while the apostle was in prison! So, Paul sent Onesimus back to Colossae to submit himself to Philemon with the prayer that the slave owner would free his slave in order to serve Jesus and Paul. Philemon could’ve had Onesimus killed, but instead he freed him to serve.
The truth is, Jesus has freed us to serve. It’s a joy and privilege when done through the power of the Holy Spirit. So, let’s go out there and freely serve!
Love,
Jim Meek
Weekly Schedule
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
NOTE: Beginning this week Wednesday Night dinner will begin at 5:15 - 6 pm and Adult Bible Study will begin at 6:15 pm
5:15 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
Studies in James
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:30 pm, Suite E
NOTE: Beginning this Wednesday, Adult Bible Study will begin at 6:15 pm
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
NOTE: Beginning this week Wednesday Night dinner will begin serving at 5:15 pm. Dinner will stop serving at 6 pm
5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Dinner: $5 per adult, $2 per child under 10
Bethia Estevez and team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Shredded beef, rice, pico de gallo, chips, and dessert
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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
10/5 – Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8 am
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