Emerald Isle Baptist Church

Children’s Sermon for Sunday, May 5, 2024

“A JOYFUL NOISE”

Key Verse

Psalm 98:4

Materials Needed

• Kazoo or recorder

Object Lesson

(Start the lesson by playing the instrument loudly and not very well).

Do you guys like my song?

No? You mean it’s not the best music that you have ever heard in your life?

Well it’s not the best music that I’ve ever heard either.  I think the kazoo is sort of an obnoxious instrument to listen to.  But even though you didn’t like my song very much, I know that God liked it and that is because I was playing that song on my kazoo to praise Him.

Do you think that God would rather listen to a beautifully written country western song about a dog and a car and a cowboy hat or a song that is out of tune but is sung by someone that is praising Him?  (Allow answers).

Well God’s word says in Psalm 98:4 “Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.”  Did you notice that verse says to make a joyful “noise” to The Lord?  We don’t have to have the most beautiful voice in the world to be able to praise Him and we don’t have to be the best musician to praise him either.  God looks at our hearts and He wants us to praise him and be joyful when we do it.

Prayer: Dear God, thank you for the joy of singing. Let our hearts sing about your love for us. May our joyful noise be wonderful praise in your ears. We love you, Lord. Amen.

Adult Sunday School Continues

Join us each Sunday morning at 8:45 for “Bible Studies for Life.” 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 January through April 2024 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 “How Much More: Discovering God’s Extravagant Love in Unexpected Places” by Lisa Harper. This class will begin on March 26, 8:30 AM, in the fellowship hall. Member books are $25 each and include online video access. Please see Dorla Pake with questions. All women are invited!

The Monday Evening Women’s Bible study began “The Strength You Need” by Robert J. Morgan on February 12 at 5:30 PM. Please call Chris Harker if you are interested in joining this class…it’s NOT TOO LATE!! 252-917-1307