“CALL” Weekend Events

April 25 and 26 are important days for the life of our church! It is that weekend that we will call and elect our senior pastor candidate, zachary tyler emory.

Please join us at a “meet and greet reception” on saturday, april 25, from 4-6 Pm in the fellowship hall.

On Sunday, april 26, zachary will preach during the worship service at 10 am.

the members present will vote to call him as our senior pastor during a business meeting immediately following the service.

we encourage all members to please make every effort to participate in these events as the future of eibc is in your hands.

Children’s Sermon for April 19, 2026

“Let’s GO!!!”

Theme:

Making disciples

Object:

a whistle and a relay race baton

Scripture:

Matthews 28:19-20

Good morning! I brought some things with me today. Here’s a whistle and a baton. Does anyone know what these items might be used for? That’s right…a relay race! Have you ever participated in a relay race? What are the rules?

A relay race is a competition where members of a team take turns completing parts of racecourse. In most relays, team members cover equal distances, such a 100 meters. 4 runners are stationed at 4 different areas on the track. Only the first runner, who is holding the baton, starts when the race begins while the other 3 wait for their turn. As #1 approaches the #2, he/she must carefully pass the baton to #2 so that it doesn’t drop. Then #2 runs toward #3 who grabs the baton and takes off for #4! #4 runs toward the finish line as fast as possible hopefully to win the race. It takes LOTS of concentration, especially when passing the baton, because your team is OUT if the baton is dropped at any point in the race. (If you have enough children, you can arrange them in race formation to demonstrate how the relay works.)

How does the race start? Usually with a whistle or start gun. OR you might say, “On your mark; get set; GO!” Again, you must concentrate so that you don’t take off before the whistle blows. That’s called a false start, and it makes everyone in the race nervous!

Relay races can be fun! They can also be very serious, especially if you’re competing for your school or even in the Olympic games. So, if you’re going to run in a relay, make sure you know the rules, practice, and concentrate!

In the book of Matthew, Jesus started his disciples off on a very important task, somewhat like a relay race. He didn’t use a whistle; he simple said “Go.” Go where? Do what?

“Go and make disciples of all nations baptizing them and teaching them everything I have taught you.” You see, Jesus was about to go to heaven to be with God, his Heavenly Father. He needed the disciples to carry on with the work he did on earth: healing, teaching, preaching, and baptizing. He was sending them to work as a team. They didn’t have a baton but they had all the words Jesus spoke to them and they had his power and his Spirit to guide them. They needed to know the truth about Jesus, practice teaching, and remember all that Jesus taught them!

That task wasn’t just for the disciples; it’s for us, too. Once we know Jesus and can tell others about him, we should “GO!” Learn all you can about Jesus and God, then tell everyone you see and know about them. He will help you and guide you. Ask Jesus to help you concentrate, practice, and remember!

Dear God, thank you for Jesus. Help us as we tell others about him. Be with us always. Amen.

Lunch Bunch at Ribeye’s Restaurant

Everyone is invited to join together after the worship service on Sunday, April 19, for good food, fun, and fellowship! Please RSVP by April 19.

 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.