Emerald Isle Baptist Church

Children’s Sermon for January 4, 20206

“The Wise Gift”

Theme

Bringing Gifts to Jesus - Matthew 2:1-12

Object

Picture of wise men and/or gold, frankincense and myrrh.

Scripture

Isaiah 60:6b "They will bring gold and frankincense, And will bear good news of the praises of the Lord."

How many of you are getting ready for Christmas? Are you helping shop for gifts? Or maybe wrapping presents? I know I spend a lot of time looking for just the right gift for someone I love. Do you know why we give gifts to each other at Christmas? Well, it may have started with the Wise Men also knows as Magi or Kings from afar. Let's read about them in Matthew 2. (Read Matt 2: 1-12 in an easy to understand translation.)

Wow! That is amazing. God sent a star to tell of Jesus' birth, the Magi traveled a very long way, Herod had it out for Jesus, the Magi delivered gifts to him and then the God told them in a dream not to tell Herod where they found Jesus. That is a lot in one story so today, I just want to talk about the gifts. What 3 gifts did the wise men bring? Gold - worth a lot - a gift given to a king Frankincense - an incense which was had a pleasant smell and burned during worship - a gift given to a priest Myrrh - something they used to prepare a body for the grave - a gift for someone going to die

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We don't have gold, frankincense and myrrh. What can we give? We can give Him our love, our worship and our life to tell others what Jesus birth, death and rising again means for them.

Let's pray and thank God for the gift he gave us of His Son.

 Join the Youth Group “Break Through!”

You are invited to Christmas Ice Skating at Winter Wonderland in newport! Sunday, December 14, at 11:15 AM includes lunch at Frank’s pizza and subs ($20 recommended) register with maxine smith eibc-family@outlook.com. break Through christmas party on december 21 at 11:15 am. attire: ugly christmas sweaters!!!

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!

Winter 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

Join the Tuesday morning Bible study group as we begin “Angels: Finding Hope in God Who Reigns over Heaven and Earth” by Melissa Spoelstra on Tuesday, January 6, at 8:30 AM. Member books are $22 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.