EIBC Welcomes New Pastor!

On April 26, 2026, the members of Emerald Isle Baptist Church voted to call Zachary Tyler Emory as our new senior pastor. Zach and his wife Camila and daughter Emma will join our church family and staff on June 1. Please keep them in your prayers as they move from the western part of nc. Welcome, Zach!!

Children’s Sermon for June 14, 2026

“Born Again”

Theme:

A new life in Christ Jesus

Object:

Read the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" to the children.

Scripture:

John 3:1-7

In the Bible today, we learn about a man named Nicodemus who came to Jesus late one night, because he was hungry. No, he wasn't looking for a late night snack; he was hungry for spiritual food. He was hungry for the truth about the kingdom of God. He came to Jesus because he had questions and he knew that Jesus would have the answers.

Nicodemus reminds me of the very hungry caterpillar. (Read this part of the book if you have it. If not, you can summarize.) In Eric Carle’s book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," the story begins with a tiny egg on a leaf in the light of the moon. On a Sunday morning, the warm sun came up and--pop!--out of the egg came a very small and very hungry caterpillar. He began to eat and eat and eat, but he was still hungry. Finally, he had eaten so much that he had a stomach ache! The next day was Sunday again. The caterpillar ate through a nice green leaf, and his stomach felt much better. 

He built a small house called a cocoon around himself and stayed in there for more than two weeks. 

Then he nibbled a hole in the cocoon and pushed his way out. Guess what? He wasn't a caterpillar any more; he was now a beautiful butterfly. 

Isn’t that a wonderful story? The very hungry caterpillar reminds me of what Jesus said to Nicodemus. I think the very hungry caterpillar could help Nicodemus understand what Jesus said. Nicodemus said to Jesus,"Teacher, we all know that God has sent you to teach us. No one could perform the miracles that you are doing if God were not with him."

And then Jesus said something so amazing and confusing for Nicodemus. Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God."

"What do you mean?" exclaimed Nicodemus. "How can a man be born again?"

Jesus went on to explain to Nicodemus that a person is "born again" when the Spirit of God enters into his heart. Humans can reproduce human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. And that’s what it means to be born again.

Let’s think about the story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." When he came out of his cocoon, he was a totally new creation. A butterfly! That's the way it is when we are born again and let Jesus come into our heart. He makes us a new creation!

Dear God, we praise you that in Jesus we are a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 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!

Summer 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.