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The Alpha CourseThe Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed manner over eight, thought-provoking weekly sessions.Alpha CourseEvery Wednesday, September 24 through November 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Fellowship HallDinner, teaching and group discussionSaturday Off-Site RetreatSaturday, November 1Location: TBDWhat is Alpha?Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting where no question about life and God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like: Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?The Alpha Course runs in over 30,000 churches worldwide, in 163 countries, where over 11 million people have come to explore the meaning of life.Who is Alpha For?The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers and each course is open to everyone who would like to attend. People attend from many different backgrounds, religions and viewpoints. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church all their life, but feel they never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. Alpha is the course for everyone who thinks there may be more to life than meets the eye.What do you talk about at Alpha?Discussion TopicsAlpha Party: Is there more to life than this? Week 1: Who is Jesus? Week 2: Why did Jesus die? Week 3: How can we have faith? Week 4: Why and how should I read the Bible? Week 5: Why and how do I pray? Week 6: How does God guide us? Week 7: How can I resist evil? Week 8: What about the Church?Weekend: Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?How much will it cost?The Alpha course is free. We will gladly accept donations to cover the cost of dinner. There will be a small cost for the Saturday Off-Site Retreat with scholarships available.

• Release Date

  Sep 25, 2008

• Runtime

  01:00