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The Alpha Course |
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The Alpha Course is a short
practical introduction to the Christian faith. It started in the early
90's in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Knightsbridge, London and has
been a huge success, so much so that that last year Alpha was being
run in over 8000 churches in Britain and in over 130 countries worldwide.
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your interest in attending an Alpha Course, by filling in our online
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In January 2010 we will be running The Alpha Marriage course in Mumbles. Ready to invest in your relationship? Regular check ups help a car run smoothly and reduce the risk of breakdown. Sport professional spend hours being coached and perfecting their techniques. The greatest achievements in life take practice, training and dedication. It's the same with marriage... a strong loving and lifeling relationship doesn't happen by chance. The Marriage Course is for any couple, whether you've been together for one or sixty years and whether you feel you have a strong relationship or are struggling. Telephone Chris on 01792 366095 A Romantic Table for Two. Giving you space to relax and chat. You will be served with a candlelit meal and dessert with coffee or tea. At Theo's Cafe, Mumbles Methodist Church. |
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Over 2 million people in the UK and 11 million worldwide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations across the world. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a weekend away. If you have any questions about Alpha then please contact Ken Allison on 401620 (k.allison1@ntlworld.com) or Rev Howard Long on 366712 (hlong@supanet.com)
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| Alpha is for everyone and is based around a meal and includes a video presentation and short discussion. It lasts for 10 weeks and covers such subjects as 'Who is Jesus?' 'Why did Jesus die?' 'How Should I Pray' 'What About the Church?' 'Who is the Holy Spirit?' 'Does God Heal Today?' How Can I Make The Most Of The Rest Of My Life?' The Alpha Course is relaxed, non-threatening, low key, friendly and fun and at Alpha no question is too simple or too hostile. We have a large venue, caterers and a cinema screen presentation. Anyone who wants to find out more about the Christian faith can come along. If you find it isn't for you then you simply don't turn up, there's no pressure to say, do or sign up for anything. I always find it amazing when I think about
Jesus Christ that he was executed in his early thirties on a rubbish
dump outside the city of Jerusalem in AD 33, he didn't write a book
and had little or no followers when he died and yet according to
the Encyclopedia Britannica he now has 1,900 million followers or
34% of the world's population. Jesus Christ's influence on the human
race has been nothing short of staggering. How can this be? The
Alpha Course asks these big questions. |
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| FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS What is an Alpha
Course? Who is Alpha For? How much does it cost? When will the next Alpha Course run in
Mumbles? Want to know more? |
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| Still
not sure, whether Alpha is for you? Then read this poem that
one of our members, Mary Greaves, wrote at the end of the Alpha Course
in March 2004. (I'd quite forgotten how good the course really was! Thanks for reminding me Mary.) - Ed |
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The
Alpha Course. How and what and why and when? What's the difference between now and then? Where are we going, what should we do? Is this religion good for me and for you? Are you bothered, bewildered or totally lost? Feeling you're puzzled, perplexed or storm tossed? Hungry for knowledge of that wonderful love That comes from our Father in heaven above? Who is this Jesus and why did He die? Was it all fallacy? Was it a lie? Did He arise on that first Easter Day? Are you baffled, confused, or just lost your way? Well, pop into Alpha, it's totally free. The answers are there and quite plain to see. You may have known God since you were quite small, Perhaps you have never known Him at all. I'm certain you'll find great peace in your heart. Not naff and not spooky, great fun from the start! There's a whole new life just waiting for you. Come in and see. Believe me! It's true! If your battery's flat, just plug in with friends And you'll notice the difference when the Alpha course ends. The recharge is great, it sparks from the start, And you'll come home from Alpha, new life in your heart! |
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