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The doors of our church are open to anyone wishing to be included in a faith communitythat seeks to love the Lord and others, as we have been loved by God.

Elizabeth City, NC refers to itself as the Harbour of Hospitality.  Church of the Redeemer serves as a spiritual harbour of hospitality for all who come through its doors.  We hope that the same hospitality God shows to us in Jesus Christ overflows to all who visit the church and to the wider community.

Jesus’ invitation urging people to “Come” echoes in all of the services and ministries at Church of the Redeemer.   Jesus explained to his followers that whatever we do to even the least of our brothers and sisters we do unto him.  By serving each other, other Christians and those in the world that God is calling, we believe we are feeding Jesus, clothing Jesus, healing Jesus, visiting Jesus and blessing Jesus everyday.

We believe the greatest hospitality we can show to people is to lift Jesus up that He might draw all to Himself.

You are invited, welcomed and encouraged to come and experience Jesus’ love in our spiritual home.

Church of the Redeemer, 207 Hwy 343 South, Camden, NC 27921, 252-337-7177

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A Prayer to the Holy Spirit

O Come, O Holy Spirit, come!
Come as holy fire and burn in us,
Come as holy wind and cleanse us,
Come as holy light and lead us,
Come as holy truth and teach us,
Come as holy forgiveness and free us,
Come as holy love and enfold us,
Come as holy power and enable us,
Come as holy life and dwell in us.
Come, Holy Spirit, and increase in us your gifts of grace
Convict us, convert us,
Consecrate us, until we are wholly yours
And Transform us into the image of Christ. Amen

Prayer for Submitting to God and Resisting the Enemy

Father I come to you in the name of Jesus who by his death, resurrection and ascension defeated all of the powers of sin, death and Satan.  I ask you to clothe me in the full armor of God.  I place upon my head the helmet of salvation by which I take my thoughts captive to the anointing of my Lord Jesus.  I submit my mind to the control and rule of the Holy Spirit that it would be full of life and peace. I reject the thoughts, accusations and lies of the enemy who comes to condemn and criticize.  I reject thoughts of self-hatred, failure, pride and other sinful attitudes.  I reject any thoughts, imaginations or pretensions that contrast your loving thoughts toward me.  I place upon my heart the breastplate of righteousness.  I clothe myself in the perfection of Jesus and reject any false images of myself that are contrary to the way that you see me in the beauty and holiness of Jesus.  I accept and declare that I am your righteousness, O God, in Jesus Christ.  I place about me the belt of truth and pray that your Holy Spirit would lead me into all truth.  I refuse to be led astray by the lies of the deceiver or my own sinful nature.  Help me to walk and to worship in Spirit and truth.  Help me to base my life on your word that is truth.  I secure my footing with the foundation of the gospel of thekingdomofGodand Jesus Christ.  I stand on the rock of Jesus that cannot be shaken.  Help me to know and understand your word and to base my life on your good news and not to be overcome by any bad news, anxieties of this life, fear of loss or by the temptations of this world.  I take in my hand the shield of faith by which I shall block all of the attacks of the enemy.  Grant me faith Lord to walk according to your promises and your eternal presence.  Remind me that you are an ever-present help to me and that your promises are all “Yes” to me through Jesus.  I take in my other hand the sword of Spirit, the word of God that is sharp and double-edged and shall never pass away.  Inspire me to speak your powerful, life-giving word into my circumstances, against the enemy, into my own mind and life.  Help me to speak blessings over my life and over my loved ones.

Father place upon me your garment of praise and help me to rejoice in the Lord always.  I receive the joy of the Lord that is my strength.  Lord send and empower your angels to minister to me and to be a shield around me.  Father protect me from evil and rebuke every messenger of evil from me.  Let the light of your face shine upon me and fill me with your Holy Spirit, his fruit and gifts.  Make my home a peaceful, secure, restful and godly dwelling place.  Bless and place your hand upon my family.

In the name of Jesus, I reject and resist Satan and every demon and command any evil spirits to leave my presence, my family and my church.  The Lord rebuke you and send you away.

Father I declare to you, myself and the entire world that I am your beloved child who belongs to you.  Help me to love you, serve you, worship you and share your love with all around me, so that your name would be praised and glorified.  I pray in the mighty name of Jesus.  Amen

Prayer for Church of the Redeemer

Almighty and everlasting God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for Church of the Redeemer.   Send down upon us thy Holy Spirit and gracious blessing.   Equip us for thy service, that we may truly and devoutly serve you.  Fill us with all truth and peace.  Where we are corrupt, purify us; where we are in error, direct us; where in anything we are amiss, reform us.  Where we are right, strengthen us; where we are in want, provide for us; where we are divided, unite us.  Strengthen the faithful, arouse the careless, restore the penitent and heal the sick.  Send laborers among us and add to our number those being saved and finding a church home.  Bring us to be of one heart and mind as your holy family through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.   Amen .

Women’s Quiet Day

Thanks to all the women who attended.  If you missed it and would like a copy of the bulletin with prayers and Scriptures, let Craig know at craigstephans@gmail.com

Women’s Quiet Day

Saturday November 12th, 9am to 12:30

 Fr. Craig will lead a quiet day of Scripture meditations and prayerful reflection for women in the church and the community.  The mediations will be on Receiving God’s Forgiveness, Receiving God’s Spirit and Receiving God’s Calling. Please plan to come and invite your friends.  Register by emailing Craig or calling the church.

craigstephans@gmail.com