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 What
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Alpha?
For more complete information please see
www.AlphaUsa.org . |
Alpha
is a ten-week opportunity to explore the validity and relevance of
the Christian faith for our lives today. It is a practical
introduction to the basics of Christianity with loads of opportunity
for debate and discussion. The style of Alpha is informal, friendly
and non-pressured.
Alpha is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who have never set
foot in a church as it is by those who once attended and by the
regular churchgoer. No matter what their background, whether
investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their
faith, participants get a lot out of an Alpha Course.
Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as
"Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", "How Can I be Sure of My
Faith?", and "Does God Still Heal Today?" , followed by small group
interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the
course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. |
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Who is
Alpha
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Those wanting to investigate Christianity. |
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New Christians. |
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Those who feel that they have never really gottten going as a
Christian. |
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Newcomers to the church. |
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Those who want to brush-up on the basics. |
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What's involved? |
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The evening Alpha course begins with supper, followed by a talk. We
then divide into smaller groups for coffee and cookies to discuss
any questions raised from the talk.
There is an opportunity to go on a weekend away. This has been a key
part of the Alpha course and a great success in helping people get
to know each other. |
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What will it cost? |
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There is no charge for the Alpha course.
Contributions for the
cost of the weekly meals and for
the food and accommodation during the Alpha weekend away
are voluntary and acceptable. |
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When and where? |
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Ten Wednesday evenings in a row starting
September 15, 2004 and ending November 17, 2004.
Each Wednesday evening consists of dinner starting at 5:45pm,
followed by class at 6:30pm and ending by 8:45pm. All at
Methodist Temple, Room C, 2109 Lincoln Avenue,
Evansville, IN 47714.
A 'Weekend Away'
for the participants and leadership is
scheduled from 8:00am to about 6:00pm on Saturday October
23, 2004 from 8:00am to 4:40 pm at Temple Hills. Finally, there
will be a "celebration dinner" concluding the class
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The Alpha Course
leaders is John Welcher
(welcher6@yahoo.com). |
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Online Registration |
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If you would like to register for the
Alpha Course you may complete and
submit the form below, or you may call Methodist Temple
(812-476-1306) to request a registration form. |
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