Church of the Redeemer http://anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.anglicanconnection.net/images/picture_for_website7.jpgCopyright (c) 2010, Church of the Redeemer AnglicanConnection.Net 2010-09-04T11:19:07Z tag:anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org/,2010:09:04 Prayer Groups Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=797 2010-05-24T11:42:12Z We are a praying church that counts on God to answer our prayers and to move in our lives.

You are encouraged to join with others in praying for one another. We have several venues for prayer and Bible study.

Men's Prayer Group -- All men are invited to the City Wine Sellar every Tuesday morning from 7 am to 8 am for devotions and prayer. This is a powerful prayer group that has witnessed miracle after miracle by God. The City Wine Sellar is at the corner of Main St and N. Water St in Elizabeth City.

Women's Prayer Groups -- Tuesday mornings at 7 am at Cecelia Dudley's house 914 McPherson St, Elizabeth City & Tuesday evenings at 7 pm at Theresa Moore's house 140 Sutton Dr, Elizabeth City.

Intercessory Prayer for the Church -- Thursdays 1:30-2:30 at Church of the Redeemer

Morning Prayer -- Monday - Saturday 7am at Church of the Redeemer

Personal Prayer -- Contact the Rector, Craig Stephans, for a time of personal prayer.

]]> Home Groups Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=798 2010-05-24T11:56:50Z We are intentional about growing closer to each other as we grow closer to the Lord. Several home groups are available to you to attend for friendship, Bible study, prayer and food.

Armstrong Home Group -- 108 Harrell St, Elizabeth City. 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 1:30 pm.

Hertford Home Group -- 122 Big Flatty Creek Rd, Albemarle Plantation, Hertford. Every Thursday evening at 6:30 pm.

Stephans Home Group -- 106 Breezewood Dr, Elizabeth City. Every other Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm. Babysitting available.

Camden Home Group -- 110 River Rd, Camden. Every other Wednesday at 7 pm.

Riverside Home Group -- 808 Riverside Ave, Elizabeth City. Every Monday at 5:30 pm.

Breezewood Home Group -- 304 Breezewood Rd, Elizabeth City. Every other Thursday at 7pm.

For information on any of the above call the church office at 252-337-7177 or email craigstephans@gmail.com.

]]> Bible Study Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=799 2010-05-24T11:59:23Z Bible study is available for all ages during Sunday School 9:15 to 10:15 every Sunday. Contact the church for details about current offerings. Nursery is also available during this time. Bible study is also a part of the prayer ministries and home groups. All members of the church are encouraged to read and study the Bible as the inspired word of God.

]]> Youth Ministry Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=800 2010-05-24T12:05:57Z Our Young Anglicans are alive with the Spirit of the Lord and continually involved in fun, fellowship, prayer, Bible Study and mission.

See Youth Ministry Page

]]> Military Care Packages Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=801 2010-05-24T12:07:48Z Every month, Church of the Redeemer sends several care packages with cookies, food and other items to our military overseas. Join this ministry by baking food or donating helpful items. Our soldiers let us know again and again how much the care packages mean to them.

]]> Food Ministry Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=802 2010-05-24T12:10:22Z Our Church family cares for each other by preparing meals during times of need and by serving one another at various church events. All of our meals are expressions of God's love and gifts.

]]> Prayers for Healing Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=803 2010-05-24T12:13:55Z On the third Sunday of each month, our 8am and 10:30am services include prayers for healing, anointing and laying on of hands. We believe God heals by answering our prayers and by giving us gifts for healing. We also visit the sick at home and in the hospital for healing prayers. If you would like prayers for healing for you or a loved one, call the church office 252-337-7177.

]]> The Rev. Craig Stephans Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=804 2010-05-24T12:23:26Z The Rev. Craig Stephans has been Rector of Church of the Redeemer since February 2010. He graduated from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in December of 2009. He was ordained to the priesthood by the Rt. Rev. John Guernsey, Bishop of the Diocese of the Holy Spirit of the Anglican Church of North America.

Craig has a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in Counseling from The Citadel in Charleston, SC. Craig, his wife Missy and their children Madeline and Jack live in Elizabeth City with their golden retreiver Henry.

Prior to attending seminary, Craig had worked in the fields of public relations, sales & marketing and counseling. Since graduating from college in 1991, he has been active in ministry in inter-denominational churches and the Church of God (Cleveland, OH). He and Missy joined St. James Episcopal Church in Charleston, SC in 2002 and moved to the Anglican Church in January 2010 after completing seminary. Craig is the author of a book on the Bible and Shakespeare on Spirituality: Life-changing Wisdom from Shakespeare's Plays. You can read many of Craig's writings at www.craigstephans.wordpress.com.

]]> The Rev. Rickie Steenstra Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=805 2010-05-24T07:39:38Z Rickie was the first Rector of Church of the Redeemer and is a seasoned minister of the gospel. She continues to serve as priest and is leading the initiative of planting a new Anglican church in Nags Head, NC.

]]> The Rev. Fred Moncla Craig Stephans http://www.anglicanchurchoftheredeemer.org//?id=806 2010-05-24T07:41:46Z Fred, a retired OB-GYN physician, serves the church as ordained deacon. He leads morning prayer each morning at the church, helps to plan and assist with worship and provides pastoral care to many, including his handful of children and grandchildren at the church.

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