Purpose:
* The Alpha Course. Explore the meaning of life. Alpha is a 10-week course.
Description:
"Is there more to life than this?"
What Is Alpha?
Alpha is for:
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.
Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.
Who is Alpha For?
Alpha is for everyone! It's especially geared to:
* People interested in investigating Christianity.
* Newcomes to the church.
* New Christians.
* Couples preparing for marriage.
* Christians who want to brush up on the basics.
What Happens at Alpha?
There is a series of talks on topics such as:
* Who Is Jesus?
* Why Did Jesus Die?
* Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
* Why and How Do I Pray?
* What About the Holy Spirit?
* How Can I Overcome Evil?
* Why and How Should I Tell Others?
* Does God Heal Today?
* What About the Church?
After each talk there is a small-group time for everyone to discuss any questions or issues they have. This gives an opportunity to get to know each other and to learn together.
| Alpha Spring 2013 Schedule |
Dates: Wednesdays, April 3 - June 12
6:30pm, Wesley Center/Flanders 429
Dinner Included
Celebration/Introductory Dinner
April 3, 6:30-8:30pm, Wesley Center
Is There More to Life than This?
Alpha Course
1. April 10 - Who is Jesus?
2. April 17 - Why Did Jesus Die?
3. April 24 - How Can We Have Faith?/How Can I Know I’m a Christian?
Weekend: Saturday, April 27, 9:00am – 2:30pm
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
4. May 1 - Why and How Do I Pray?
5. May 8 - Why & How Should I Read the Bible?
6. May 15 - How Does God Guide Us?
7. May 22 - How Can I Resist Evil?
8. May 29 - Why & How Should We Tell Others?
9. June 5 - Does God Heal Today?
10. June 12 - What about the Church?
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| Alpha Fall 2013 Schedule |
Dates: Wednesdays, September 11 - November 20
6:30pm, Wesley Center/Flanders 429
Dinner Included
Celebration/Introductory Dinner
September 11, 6:30-8:30pm, Wesley Center
Is There More to Life than This?
Alpha Course
1. September 18 - Who is Jesus?
2. September 25 - Why Did Jesus Die?
3. October 2 - How Can We Have Faith?/How Can I Know I’m a Christian?
Weekend: Saturday, October 5, 9:00am – 2:30pm
Who is the Holy Spirit?
What does the Holy Spirit do?
How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?
4. October 9 - Why and How Do I Pray?
5. October 16 - Why & How Should I Read the Bible?
6. October 23 - How Does God Guide Us?
7. October 30 - How Can I Resist Evil?
8. November 6 - Why & How Should We Tell Others?
9. November 13 - Does God Heal Today?
10. November 20 - What about the Church?
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