Emerald Isle Baptist Church

“God Provides Manna”

Theme

God provides for His children.

Object

Popcorn, Bible

Scripture

Exodus 16:2-15

Do you like to eat? What’s your favorite thing to eat? (Allow kids to share.)

What if every morning you could open the front door and walk out into the yard and pick up your favorite food?  All of it you could eat! That would be great, wouldn't it?

We read in the Bible about a time when something almost exactly like that happened. God's people, the Israelites, had been held as prisoners in Egypt for many years. When they were finally freed and left Egypt, they were looking for the land that God had promised them. After they had been wandering around lost in the desert for a couple of months, the people started to grumble and complain against their leaders, Moses and his brother, Aaron.  (Invite kids to complain and grumble.) 

"We had it better when we were in Egypt," they complained. "At least we had plenty to eat. God, You have brought us out here in the desert to starve us to death!"

God heard the people complaining and told Moses that in the evening He would send birds called quail to cover the camp so that the people would have meat to eat. Not only that, but in the morning, after the dew was gone, there would be manna on the ground for everyone to eat.  (Instruct those with popcorn to throw it in the air.) All they had to do was go out, pick it up, and eat it.

Why did God do this for those grumblers and complainers?  (Pause for responses.) He did it so that they would know that He loved them and that He would take care of them. God hadn't brought them out of Egypt to let them starve in the desert! God was going to see to it that they made it to the land which He had promised them.

Have kids pick up all the popcorn around them as though it’s manna. 

Sometimes you and I grumble and complain, don't we? When do you complain? (Pause for responses.) We forget that God loves us and that He provides us with everything that we need. Instead of grumbling and complaining, we can say, "Thank You, God" and let’s do that right now!

Dear God, sometimes we grumble and complain. When we do, help us  remember that every good thing we have comes from You. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 
Pool Party!

Get ready to cannonball into fun! EIBC Families, mark those calendars for August 23rd  and join us for an end-of-summer pool party that promises to be a ridiculously awesome celebration of community and connection from 11am to 2pm.  Please call for the address of the pool party at 252-354-8795 and to let us know you’re coming! See Maxine Smith with questions and concerns.

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!

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 9 at 8:30 AM. Member books are $25 each. Please contact Dorla Pake at 252-354-8795 for more information about this class.