The Alpha course

An opportunity to explore the meaning of life
St James, New Bradwell
Friday evenings from 25 April 2008 7.00-9.30 pm

Alpha is a short practical introduction to the Christian faith.

The plan for each evening is:

• 7.00 pm Supper … an opportunity to eat, relax together and get to know one another;
• 7.45 pm We watch the Alpha dvd for the week;
• 8.30 pm Refreshment break;
• 8.45 - 9.30 pm Discussion groups.

The weekend of Saturday 7 June - Sunday 8 June is a time when we link up with other Alpha groups from other churches in the area. This is a key part of the course, and fun too.

25 April Who is Jesus?
2 May Why did Jesus Die?
9 May How can we have faith?
16 May Why and how do I pray?
23 May Why and how should I read the Bible?
30 May How does God guide us?
7/8 June Who is the Holy Spirit? What does the Holy Spirit do? How can I be filled with the Spirit? How can I make the most of the rest of my life?
13 June How can I resist evil?
20 June Why and how should we tell Others?
27 June Does God Heal today?
4 July What about the church?

11 July We'll keep this date clear for a joint end-of-course celebration supper/bbq

Cost

There is no charge for coming on the course. We normally have a bowl for donations to help cover the cost of the meal. The course manual and Nicky Gumbel's book Questions of Life can be bought at the course.