The Alpha Course at Mumbles Methodist Church

The Alpha Course 2007

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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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Register your interest in attending an Alpha Course, by filling in our online registration form here.

The Alpha Course – Mumbles Methodist Church Wednesday 12th September at 6p.m

Thousands of leaflets are being distributed in Mumbles and Swansea inviting people to an Alpha Supper at Mumbles Methodist Church on Wednesday 12th September at 6p.m

The Alpha Course is a short practical introduction to the Christian faith. It started in the early 90’s at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, London and has been a huge success, so much so that that last year it was being run in over 8000 churches in Britain and in over 130 countries worldwide.

Alpha is for everyone and is based around a meal and includes a video presentation and short discussion. It is relaxed, non threatening, low key, friendly and fun. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile.

Rev Howard Long – Minister of Mumbles Methodist Church said

‘This is our seventh course and promises to be as exciting as all the rest. We will begin with a meal in Theo’s our brand new coffee shop/restaurant and then watch a large screen Alpha presentation. I invite anyone who wants to find out more about the Christian faith to come along. It’s friendly and fun and there is absolutely no pressure to say, do or sign up for anything.

If you are interested and would like to reserve a place please contact the church office on 362290

ALPHA COURSE 2007


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Over 8 million people 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 day or weekend away.

It is low-key, friendly and fun – and is supported by all the main Christian denominations.

Why not take this opportunity to explore the meaning of life?
Course starts with an introductory Supper in Theo’s Coffee Shop on September 12th at 6.00p.m

Bookings not essential, but if you wish to reserve a place at the Supper and/or on the course, please leave your details with Ken on 01792 401620

Have you ever thought of attending an Alpha Course?
Want to know more about it?

Then why not come along to a free buffet supper in Theo’s Café in Mumbles Methodist Church at 6pm on Wednesday 12th September?

A DVD talk by Nicky Gumbel will be screened on the theme “Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?”

The Alpha Course will run at the same location each Wednesday starting the following week, 19th September.

Each session will start at 6pm with a free supper. All are welcome!

What is Alpha, then?

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is an Alpha Course?
It is an opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening, low key, friendly and fun way. Each session starts with a communal meal, enabling participants to get to know each other. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. Listen, learn, discuss and discover. Ask anything. The course consists of a series of talks looking at topics such as “Who is Jesus?” and “Why and How Do I Pray?” After each talk you divide into small groups for discussion.

Who is Alpha For?
Alpha is for people wanting to investigate Christianity, new Christians, and those who have lost faith. In summary, Alpha is for anybody!

How much does it cost?
There is no charge for the course or the associated meals.

When will the next Alpha Course run in Mumbles?
See above

Want to know more?
Phone Ken Allison (01792) 401620 or Geoff Maddock (01792) 207484 or register an interest in attending.

Alpha web site - www.alphacourse.org

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

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!

since 14/12/03

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