Emerald Isle Baptist Church

Children’s Sermon for Sunday, June 8, 2025

“Filled With the Holy Spirit”

Theme

God sent the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

Object

Different-shaped balloons - one per child

Scripture

Acts 2:1-21

Children's Sermon: Filled With the Holy Spirit - Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)

Hand each child an un-inflated balloon. Explain that they are to wait for instructions to see what they will do with their balloon. You’ll need an uninflated round balloon.

As you see, we have balloons today. You can have a lot of fun with a balloon. Hold up your balloon if you have a long, skinny one. (Pause.) I’ve seen some people who can take a long, skinny balloon and make it into the shape of different animals. Have you ever tried that? Hold up your balloon if you have a round one. (Pause.) I’ve played a game where we toss round balloons up into the air to see how long we can keep it up without it hitting the ground. That’s a lot of fun.

Look at the balloon I’m holding. I think it’s a very nice balloon. It’s a pretty color, and by looking at the shape of it, I think it would be a very nice round balloon. There seems to be something lacking in the balloon. Can anyone tell me what this balloon needs? (Pause for children to answer.) You’re right. It needs to be filled with air! Before a balloon can fulfill its purpose, someone must breathe some life into it.

I think this balloon can help us learn something about the church. Today is a very special day we call Pentecost. It was the day that God sent His Holy Spirit to breathe life into His church so the church would be all that God intended for it to be.  (Inflate the balloon a little and stop.) Before God sent His Holy Spirit, the church was lifeless--like this balloon. The church was not witnessing and telling people about Jesus. After the Holy Spirit breathed life into the church, people began telling everyone they saw about Jesus. (Inflate the balloon a little and stop.) It didn't even matter if they spoke the same language. (Inflate the balloon a little and stop.) Everyone they told about Jesus understood what they were saying. Thousands of people were added to the church. (Inflate the balloon a little and stop.) The church became alive and was doing the things God had commanded. (Finish inflating the balloon and tie it off.)

Breathe life into your balloon, and remember that just as the balloon needs to be filled to be what it was intended to be, you and I need the Holy Spirit to fill us so we can be all that God wants us to be. (Allow children to inflate their balloons. Then help them tie off their balloons.)

We thank You, God, for sending Your Holy Spirit. We thank You for breathing life into the church and we thank You for giving Your Holy Spirit to all who believe in Jesus. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.

SUMMER CAMP ADVENTURE AWAITS!!

I am thrilled to invite all kids entering 3rd grade-5th grade and all students 6th-12th grade to Teen Valley Ranch summer camp, where kids will have a blast diving into the Bible, exploring the outdoors, learning new skills, and making lifelong friends! 

Camp will be held from July 28th - August 2nd at Teen Valley Ranch Christian Camp in Plumtree, NC. A non-refundable deposit of $50 per camper is required to hold your spot. Please contact Maxine Smith by May 25th via text at 915-730-5612 or via email at Eibc-family@outlook.com if interested in attending or for any questions. 

For more information about the camp, please visit the following link: 

https://tvr.org/

Many Blessings, 

Maxine Smith

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 May through August 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.

New Women’s Bible Study

Join the Tuesday morning Bible study group as we begin “He Speaks to Me: Preparing to Hear from God” by Priscilla Shirer on Tuesday, September 8 at 8:30 AM. Member books are $25 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.