We
will be running a new Alpha Course at Christ
Church starting with the introductory session:
“IS THERE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS?”
on Wednesday
24 September 2008 at 7.30pm in
Christ Church Hall, Church Road, Alsager.
It includes an evening meal,
tea and coffee and is free.The course will run
for 10 Wednesday evenings.
To book your place please
either e-mail Debbie/Nicci in the church office
( christchurchoffice@hotmail.co.uk
) or phone on 01270
872291 or you may have a “What’s
it all about?” leaflet available from the
hall or church porch which you can fill in
and return it to Debbie/Nicci in the Church
Office.
.....IS
ALPHA FOR ME? Alpha is an
opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian
faith in a relaxed setting over ten
thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day
away at Rudyard Lake Conference Centre. It is
low-key, friendly, relaxed and fun – and
last year we had a great course here in Christ
Church. People even enjoyed Toby’s jokes!
Each week we have a meal together in the church
lounge, watch a DVD by Nicky Gumbel and then
discuss issues it raises in small groups. No
questions are off limits and the discussions
really are shaped by the participants
themselves.It is free.
Over 8 million people have
now attended an Alpha course, running in tens of
thousands of churches of all denominations across
the world Last year over 192 000 people attended
an Alpha Course in the UK. This was 15% more
people than in 2006. It’s getting more
popular so come and give it a go! You do not have
to have been to church recently- it’s for
people who are unsure what Christianity is all
about but who want to explore this. Issues
covered range from “What is the point of
life? What happens when we die? Is forgiveness
possible? ” to “Is Jesus relevant
today?”
In answer to “What have you found helpful
about Alpha?” One guest from last year
answered “I did not know what to expect from
Alpha but found the format excellent and was sad
when it ended!” another said “Everything
was helpful – I made friends while learning
about God, creation etc,"
Give it a go... you won't regret it!
