Alpha

Alpha is a ten-week opportunity to explore and discuss the basics of Christianity. The Alpha course is enjoyed and appreciated as much by those who never set foot in a church as it is by those who once attended, and also by those who are regular churchgoers. No matter what their background, whether investigating Christianity for the first time or revisiting their faith, participants always seem to get a lot out of an Alpha course. Over one million people in America and Canada have already participated in an Alpha course. Over 5,000 Alpha courses are currently running in the United States alone!

Each week, people meet together for dinner and discuss topics such as:

V	Who is Jesus? Why did Jesus die? How can I be sure of my faith?

V	Why and how should I read the bible? Why and how do I pray?

V	How goes God guide us? How can I resist Evil? Does God heal today?

In addition to the ten weekly sessions, there is a Weekend Retreat (Friday evening/Saturday morning-afternoon) that deals specifically with questions involving the Holy Spirit; "Who is the Holy Spirit?" "What does the Holy Spirit do?" and "How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit?"

A typical evening consists of dinner (free will donation only) served at 6:30 pm,. At 7:00 pm, the talk for the evening's topic is presented (via DVD presentation), and at 8:00 pm small group discussions to discuss the evening's topic begins. The session concludes at 9:00 pm. Each evening provides a great opportunity to talk in an informal, friendly, and non-threatening environment! If your not sure weather Alpha is for you come for one or two sessions before you decide.

How much does it cost? © Free-will offering for dinner.

When? © We are planning to hold this course on Friday evenings beginning at 6:15 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Session 1 will begin on Friday, January 16, 2009.

Where? © Lower level of St. Patrick Church in the K of C Hall.

Comments from Others who have attended Alpha:	• The best part for me was the video presentations/teachings by Nicky Gumble.

	• I enjoyed being with so many wonderful people. The fellowship is a big plus for the Alpha program.

	• Before the first session I was nervous, wondering what type of people would be there, whether I would fit in. I wasn’t judged or ignored; I was welcomed with opened arms! The Alpha course taught me that people really do love each other – just the way Jesus wants us to.

	• Voiced my opinions and questions – received answers.

	• Dinners were awesome!

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