Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting.
| The course comprises ten evening sessions held at Les Cotils Centre, St Peter Port. |
We begin at 7:30pm with a meal (FREE), followed by a short talk given by local speakers. Afterwards there is time for discussion – often based on the topic for the evening. We end at 9:30pm.
Next course Starting Thursday 29th September 2011
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God radically transformed Mark Davies' life whilst he was on operations with the British Army! Come and hear his amazing story over a FREE 2 course meal on Thursday 29th September Les Cotils @ 7:30pm |
Look on our calendar to see weekly details, please email alpha@rock.gg or call Andy and Anita on 253 251 if you have any questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to come to all the sessions?
No, but many people say they get most out of the course if they can attend the majority or all of the evenings. It’s up to guests to decide what is best for them.
Yes, there are no costs for food or course materials (the Alpha manual is given to guests).
Each course is different, and will include people from different faiths or none. For some it is an opportunity to explore Christianity for the first time. For others, it allows them to get back to the basics. Guests are usually aged between 16 to 80!
What topics are covered?
The topics covered are as follows:
Week 1 - Who is Jesus?
Week 2 - Why did Jesus die?
Week 3 - How can we have faith?
Week 4 - Why and How do I pray / read the Bible?
Week 5 - Who is the Holy Spirit and what does the Holy Spirit Do?
Week 6 - Does God heal today?
Week 7 - What about the Church?
Will I have to speak when there is discussion at the table?
Not if you don’t want to – people are free simply to listen to others if that’s what they would prefer.
Will I have to ‘join in’ with things?
There is the opportunity to experience prayer and contemporary worship (this is a practical introduction to Christianity). Some guests prefer to just listen while others sing, and are happy to hear others pray – but feel they would rather not take part directly. This is entirely OK. However, guests often report that the things they found most difficult early on were in fact, with hindsight, the best parts of the course.
Can I repeat the course if I want to?
If you missed a few sessions and want to repeat the course, that is OK. However, if you want to do the course twice because you enjoyed it so much, we would usually say ‘No’ simply because we want new guests to have a chance to experience Alpha but sometimes people can repeat Alpha if they return as helpers.
Can I come with a friend?
If you have invited someone along, then do feel free to join them each evening.
Why is Alpha recommended by you?
Because many people have not had the chance to really explore what Christianity (or life itself) is actually about. In modern society there is a great deal of misunderstanding. Many guests are amazed at what they find out when they have the chance to talk with others in a relaxed setting. For many, life is so busy that they never get the chance to ask fundamental questions.
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