Alpha




		Alpha


	AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE MEANING OF LIFE Alpha - Autumn 2009 The next Alpha course begins on Thursday, 17th September 2009 and will run every week until Thursday, 19th November 2009. To register for the course, please click the button at the bottom of the page.


	Who is Alpha for? Alpha is for everyone; no question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. We don’t assume any background knowledge of or belief in Christianity and everyone is welcome.


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What is Alpha?
Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an
informal, fun and friendly environment. The Alpha course
consists of a series of talks, looking at topics including 'Who
is Jesus?' and 'Why and how do I pray?', with the option of a
weekend away. We meet for supper and each talk is
followed by discussion in small groups. Alpha runs every
Thursday for ten weeks. You don’t have to come to the
whole course – just pop along for the first night and see
what you think. No pressure.

Okay, I'm interested...what next?
There is an Introductory Party on the 10th September
Light buffet and nibbles beginning at 7.30pm. A relaxed
opportunity for anyone to come along and find out what
the Alpha course is about, meet the people running the
course and other guests thinking of attending. Why not
come along with a friend. No need to book to join us.
Beginning with the October 8th session, we will be
meeting in the homes of Alpha leaders. Please contact
Moira for each week’s location. Arrive 7.15pm for 7.30pm
meal.

Course Content
   The talks each week cover the following topics, which people are then free to discuss in the small groups afterwards:
Week 1 Who is Jesus?
Week 2 Why did Jesus Die?
Week 3 How can we have Faith?
Week 4 Why and how do I Pray?
Week 5 Why and how should I read
              the Bible?
Week 6 How does God Guide us?
Week 7 How can I Resist Evil?
Week 8 Why and how should I
              tell Others?
Week 9 Does God Heal Today?
Week 10 What about the Church?

How the course works
Each session begins with a meal or refreshments - a chance
to get to know others in the small group. Then there is a
short talk, which looks at a different aspect of the
Christian faith each week.This is followed by a time of
discussion in the small groups, where everyone is welcome
to contribute their opinion, ask questions and discuss with
the rest of the group.
The emphasis is upon exploration and discovery in a
relaxed and informal environment.

Please click on the image to the right to download the July 2009 issue of Alpha News - 32 colourful pages of information and inspiration.


	For more information or to reserve your place, Contact Moira Lee via e-mail at outreach-newmacharchurch@btconnect.com or call Ian Urquhart at 07767 655963 You may also download a Registration form by clicking HERE