December 29, 2024
RECEIVE YOUR ADOPTION
December 29, 2024
When I was five years old my dad took me to see “Ben Hur.” I was full of questions, and he answered every one. I was fascinated. It’s still my favorite movie. It was taken from the novel by Lew Wallace, a Civil War general. It’s about a Jew, Judah Ben Hur, who was falsely accused of threatening the life of a Roman official. He was condemned to a lifetime of rowing ships for Rome. However, one of his ships was sunk in battle, but Ben Hur saved the Roman commander’s life. The commander then adopted him as his son. In the Roman culture, once you’ve adopted someone, that person cannot be disinherited.
The Bible teaches that when we come to Christ, we’ve been adopted as his heirs, and he will never disinherit us.
Sunday I’m preaching on “Receive Your Adoption” from Galatians 4:1-11. We’ll talk about “Get Adopted,” verses 1-7; and “Stay Free,” verses 8-11. This passage contains that beautiful statement about Jesus coming in the fulness of time.
I pray that you will feel God’s perfect timing for your life. Let’s trust God, our heavenly Father, as we move from the Christmas season to the New Year, and let’s relax in his grace.
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
No Wednesday Night Activities on and 1/1/25
Thursday
10:30 am - Women's Life Group and Prayer - Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Our Women's Life Group and Prayer will not meet 12/26/24 or 1/2/25 - Join us in the New Year on 1/9/25
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
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
No Wednesday Night Dinner on 1/1/25
See you on January 8th!
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.
January 2025
1/1 – Church Office Closed – Happy New Year!
1/4 – Men’s Ministry Prayer Breakfast – 8 am – Fellowship Hall
1/5 – Missions Committee Meeting – 12 pm – conference room
1/5 – By-Laws Committee Meeting – 1 pm – Women’s Center
1/11 – Women’s Ministry Breakfast – 9 am – Fellowship Hall
1/11 - Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - 10:30 am - conference room
1/12 – Church Council Meeting – 1:30 pm – Suite E
1/14 – Nominating Committee Meeting – 10:30 am – conference room
1/14 – Deacons’ Meeting – 6:30 pm - conference room
1/20 – MLK Holiday – Church Office Closed
1/21 – Finance Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm – conference room
1/26 – Church Business Meeting – 1:30 pm – Worship Center
1/28 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6:00 pm – conference room
