EIBC will join our community celebration of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6 PM at the Carteret County Speedway. Stop by our table before and after the event to learn more about Emerald Isle Baptist Church! Volunteers are welcome to help hand out information about the church. Please see Maxine Smith.

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“The Fruit of the Spirit”

Theme:

The Holy Spirit produces fruit in our life

Object:

A bowl of fruit

Scripture:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23

Look! What a beautiful bowl of fruit! Let's see what we have in here. Here's an apple, an orange, a bunch of grapes, strawberries, and a banana. What else can we find? Here is a peach, a pear, a plum, and a tangerine. What is this funny-looking fuzzy thing? Does anyone know? It is a kiwifruit.

I love fruit. Most fruit not only tastes good, but it is also good for you. Take this orange, for example, it is sweet and juicy and has a lot of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps to prevent colds, runny noses, and sore throat. Here's a shiny, red apple. Apples are good for you too. I've always heard that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." When you are looking for something special to take to your favorite teacher, an apple is a good choice. Surely you have heard of "An apple for the teacher."

Our Bible lesson today is about fruit. No, we aren't talking about apples and oranges. It is about a different kind of fruit -- the fruit of the Spirit. We are talking about the way we act when we put our faith in Jesus, ask him to forgive us of our sins, and promise be his followers. The Bible tells us that when we do that, the Holy Spirit fills us with God's love and produces some good fruit in our life.

If you see an apple tree, what do you expect to find on that tree? Apples! Well, when you see someone who is filled with the Holy Spirit, you expect to see what the Bible calls the fruit of the Spirit. What is that? It is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). Oh my, that is some good fruit, isn't it?

Are you always patient? Are you always gentle and kind? No, there will be times when you fail. When you fail, ask God to forgive you and fill you with his Spirit so that you will produce the kind of fruit that he wants to see in your life.

Heavenly Father, fill us with your Spirit so that we will show the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

 Join the Youth Group “Breakthrough!”

All youth are invited to attend our youth group this sunday after the worship service. let’s start the new year off together by learning about jesus while having fun, too! contact our youth leader, maxine smith, at eibc-family@outlook.com for more information!

Adult Sunday School Continues

Join us each Sunday morning at 8:45 for “answers in genesis.” This adult series has resumed.please see Mike Whitehead with questions about this class.

EIBC Cookbooks for Sale!

Written by members and friends of Emerald Isle Baptist Church in 2015, our cookbooks are chock full of delicious recipes, and we have lots to share. They make wonderful gifts for the new bride and groom, college students, and birthday gifts for anyone who loves to spend time in the kitchen! ! All proceeds go to local missions: $15 each.

“Reflections” Daily Devotional and Sunday School Materials

Pick up your copy of the January through April daily devotional at your convenience in Dorla’s office or the sanctuary vestibule…and take one to a friend!

Spring Bible Studies

Young Women’s Bible Study

All ladies are welcome to come experience a wonderful time of prayer, fellowship, and Bible based study on scriptures and subjects new each week.  Please call Toni Higgins at 919-749-5374 for more information or to request childcare.

New Women’s Bible Study

The Monday evening class will begin “The Most Misunderstood Women of the Bible”  by Mary DeMuth on January 26 at 5:30 PM. Ten Biblical women teach truths about thriving, though misunderstood. Books are available on Amazon for $13.50 and must be purchased individually.    Pre-registration and book are        required. Please see Chris Harker or call her at 252-917-1307.

New Women’s Bible Study

Join the Tuesday morning Bible study group as we begin “Joshua: Every Good Promise Fulfilled” on Tuesday, March 10, at 8:30 AM. Member books are $25 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.