Emerald Isle Baptist Church

Children’s Sermon for November 2, 2025

“What's Mine Is Yours”

Theme

Meeting needs by sharing what we have with one another.

Object

None.

Scripture

The whole group of believers was united in their thinking and what they wanted. None of them said that the things they had were their own. Instead, they shared everything. (Acts 4:32))

When I was a little child my mother would always tell me to share and be kind to everyone. I didn’t understand why she wanted me to share when we barely had enough for ourselves and I definitely didn’t feel like being kind to people who wasn’t kind to me- but I did it anyway. After a while sharing and being kind became much more easier for me. I would find myself looking for excuses to give things away that I knew could help someone else. My love for giving and sharing became so extreme that one day I came home from school without my winter coat because I had given it away to another little girl who needed it. Mother was upset at first because I only had that one coat - then she realized that I was only sharing like she told me. A week later a friend of the family heard about the coat story and purchased me the most beautiful coat I had ever seen. Little did I know that God was using me even as a young girl to spread His love through my giving, sharing, and being kind to others.

In our bible lesson (Acts 4:32-35) we read about a group of amazing people. They were a unified bunch, caring for each other’s needs. Their hearts were filled with love for Jesus and bursting with love for one another. Many of the people were moved by the needs of the poor and needy, and they began selling the things they owned and handing over their belongings to the care of the leaders. Their love for Jesus caused everyone needs to be meet. Instead of being stingy holding on to the things they had, they looked upon their property as belonging to all the community. No one said , “that’s mine; you can’t have it.” They shared everything.

When we truly belong to God, everything we have belongs to Him as well. All the things that we have here on earth like our houses, cars, food, clothing and even toys are all blessings from God. He blesses us with these things to be a blessing to others. Everything we have will one day be no more, but the love of Jesus within us will surely last forever.

Prayer: Dear Father, thank you for the blessings you so generously give us and help us not to be selfish or greedy. Lord show us how we can meet the needs of others. Amen

Operation Christmas Child Packing Party!

Get ready to pack some shoeboxes on Sunday, November 16, after the worship service. Lunch is included so please RSvp to info@emeraldislebaptist.com so we’ll have enough to share. See Toni Higgins with questions or to volunteer at 919-749-5374 

 Join the Youth Group “Break Through!”

Beginning September 21, all youth ages 6th through 12th grade will meet each sunday after the worship service for lunch, Bible study, games, crafts, projects, and more! See children/youth director Maxine smith for more details

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. Check out a photo of the cookbook below…

“Reflections” Daily Devotional and Sunday School Materials

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

Fall 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 “The Wonder of Advent: Delighting in the Hope, jJoy, Peace, and Love of Christmas” on Tuesday, November 4 at 8:30 AM. Member books are $25 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.