What Is ALPHA?
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 is especially geared to:
- People interested in investigating Christianity;
- Newcomers to the church;
- New Christians;
- Anyone who feels they have never really understood the basics of Christianity;
- Couples preparing for marriage, and newlyweds;
- Christians who want to brush up on the basics.
The Alpha Course is a low-key, nondenominational introduction to the basics of Christianity, and occurs in a non-threatening, friendly and sometimes humorous atmosphere.
What happens at ALPHA?
There is a series of talks on the following topics:
- Who Is Jesus?
- Why Did Jesus Die?
- How Can I Be Sure Of My Faith?
- Why And How Should I Read The Bible?
- Why And How Do I Pray?
- How Does God Guide Us?
- Who Is The Holy Spirit?
- What Does The Holy Spirit Do?
- How Can I Be Filled With The Holy Spirit?
- How Can I Resist Evil?
- Why And How Should I Tell Others?
- Does God Heal Today?
- What About the Church?
- How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?
After each talk there is a small-group discussion - a time to discuss any questions or issues you may have. This gives everyone an opportunity to get to know each other and to learn together.
When and Where?
The Alpha Course meets every week for ten weeks at St. Andrew UMC at 611 Swamp Creek Road,
New Berlinville. Our course will meet on Monday evenings from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
[dinner is served free - offering is optional]. The next Alpha Class will begin on
September 13, 2010. Call the church office at (610) 367-6230 or
here to register
for this life-altering course. Child care will be provided. If you can't get here, we can
provide transportation. We hope you will join us for this uplifting experience.
What others are saying about ALPHA:
"For as long as I can remember, through my childhood, teen and adult years, I have asked questions. One question I constantly asked myself was, 'Do I believe in God?' I had no answer and it bothered me... By the end of the third Alpha evening I had come to a few realizations that were truly stunning to me... I knew that Jesus died for me and that I could never 'sit the fence' again" - Jill
"I have learned more in the space of a few weeks than I ever had in years of attending church." - David
"Everything that Alpha gave me was so positive; it gave me the beginnings of understanding what being a Christian means; it gave me warm friendships and a sense of belonging... it gave me patient and thoughtful answers to all my questions." - Sarah
"Alpha is wonderful - life changing! Alpha answered and clarified all the basics for me and put me on firm ground to travel forward on my journey with God." - Mary
