ALPHA AT ST JOHN’S – an invitation

• What am I doing here?
• Is forgiveness possible?
• What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?

We are delighted to announce that we shall be running our first Alpha course, starting on Tuesday 21^st October.

If you don’t know what Alpha is all about, here’s your chance to find out what’s fired up so many people and transformed their lives.

The Alpha course is a practical opportunity to look at the Christian faith in a relaxed, informal, non-intrusive and fun way. Developed at Holy Trinity Brompton church in London over the last 25 years, Alpha has swept across the UK and all over the world: there are now more than 30,000 courses running in over 150 countries, in churches from every major Christian denomination, as well as in prisons, schools, universities and places of work.

The course is light-touch and no-pressure: it’s for non-Christians as much as for existing Christians – indeed, it’s for absolutely anyone and everyone is welcome, irrespective of background. The course consists of a series of 15 talks looking at topics including:

• Who is Jesus?
• Why did Jesus die?
• Why and how do I pray?
• Does God heal today?
• Who is the Holy Spirit?

Each session lasts around two hours or so, starting with a light lunch. There is then a DVD presentation, followed by open discussion on the topic, and whatever issues arise. Listen, learn, discuss and discover: no question is out of bounds and you can say as much or as little as you wish. Whilst the greatest benefit comes from attending the entire course, this is not compulsory: many of our congregation are periodic visitors, so feel free to dip in and dip out as you want.

Not sure whether it’s for you?

Then why not give it a try? You have nothing to lose and so much to gain.

Ring Leona McNamee to talk about it on 0494 522359 (home) or 0608 113203 (mob), or email her at lmcnamee@orange.fr

Full course details and registration forms available from church or from this link.