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the meaning of life |
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| Sundays 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Current Course: 9/23/07 - 12/2/07 next course: Spring 2008 |
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Individuals
When asked "What did you enjoy most about the Alpha course?":
"The people"!! "The friendships and great caring atmosphere". "I enjoyed the movies. The meals were great." "Getting to know the Holy Spirit and growing closer to many people".When asked "What did you gain from attending the Alpha course?": "I feel closer to the people and understand more." "I benefited most from the companionship of God's people." "I'm stronger because of seeing lives changed" "Witnessing that a church can be positive and non-judgemental". "It helped me realize how much my family and I need Jesus in our lives". "Before I started the Alpha course I was an atheist and on a good day an agnostic. After the course I now have a friend in Jesus." "My relationship with God has grown tremendously." "I asked God to fill me with the Holy Spirit." "I became more a part of church - closer to God" |
"I found an inner peace and strength that I'd been looking for for over 40 years. I don't care if you're rich or poor, if you've got inner peace, you're the richest person in the world."
- Doug - North Vancouver, BC
 | "Today, everywhere I go, I hear how Alpha courses are communicating the Christian faith in relevant and non-threatening situations. Do go along if you get the chance."Sir Cliff Richard Musician |
"My life has purpose now! Doing Alpha has given me a second chance at life. I can read the Bible and understand it now. It has become a part of me. People I know have seen the difference and they love the new me."
- Greg - Lethbridge, AB
 | "Alpha is perfect for anyone with an inquiring mind and a huge heart... Try it now - I guarantee it will have a massive impact on your life!"Diane Louise Jordan, Television Presenter |
"I'd recommend it to anyone who really wants to investigate. Jesus turned my life around!"
- Gerry - Calgary, AB
 | "Alpha is a safe place to thrash out the meaning of life; to discuss what Christianity really is all about. I'd highly recommend this course for anyone who wants good food and good conversation."Melanie Clark Pullen, Actress |
"Alpha is just what I was looking for. Finally someone was able to put Christianity into terms I could understand and use in my everyday life."
- Wendy - Dartmouth, NS
 | "I believe the Alpha course has been one of the greatest initiatives in recent times to introduce people to Christianity in an easy-to-understand, down-to-earth and informal way."
Rosemary Conley, Fitness Club Pioneer |
"Alpha brought me closer to God, to true Christian understanding. I am a new person as a result of Alpha."
- Chris - Brampton, ON
Alpha in the Press "A novel approach to Christian education that has been catching on nationwide."
The New York Times
"The miracle formula church leaders are hoping will reverse this religious decline...many claim Alpha has changed their lives and appear genuinely happier for the experience."
Time Magazine
"Alpha...uses modern marketing methods to promote and explain Christian teachings around the world."
Newsweek
"Alpha, in the hands of skilled church leaders, has succeeded in many cases in turning faithful churchgoers from an inward focus on church work to an outward focus on evangelistic outreach..."
Christianity Today
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