at Silverton Friends Church
"A practical introduction to the Christian faith"
an opportunity to explore
the meaning of life
Sundays 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Current Course: 9/23/07 - 12/2/07
next course: Spring 2008
who is Alpha for?

 

Alpha is for anyone ...
Everyone is welcome on an Alpha course and people attend for a wide variety of reasons. Some want to investigate whether God exists and if there is any point to life; others are concerned about what happens after death. Still others may have attended church on and off all their lives but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith. People come from many different backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints - but all come with the same objective: to establish whether Jesus Christ has any real relevance for their lives.

 

... in every kind of church
Alpha is being run by churches of every different denomination, including Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Method, Pentecostal, Salvation Army, Free Church, House Church, and Silverton Friend Church. Wherever the course is being held, all churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture.

 

in brief ...
A NYONE INTERESTED in finding out more about the Christian faith is welcome on the course.
L EARNING & LAUGHTER. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time.
P ASTA & PIE. Eating a meal together gives people an opportunity to get to know each other.
H ELPING ONE ANOTHER. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised in the talks.
A SK ANYTHING. Alpha is a place where no question is regarded as too simple or too hostile.

what goes on?

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"

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