If God does exist and you could ask Him any question...
Without getting struck by lightning...
What would you ask Him??
The Alpha Course is all about asking
questions . . . we love questions, even
if we don't have all the answers.
Well, what exactly is the Alpha Course?
Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith (the material presented is Christian but the openness to dialog allows for all world views). The Course lasts ten weeks or sixteen weeks (depending on which venue you choose). If you are worried that you might feel "ignorant" or "judged" . . . don't worry . . . every attempt is made to create a safe, relaxed, fun, warm, and non-threatening environment where everyone can be themselves no matter what they believe. Alpha answers such questions as: Who is Jesus? How can God guide us? Why is there suffering in the world? Does God answer prayer? At Alpha there are no questions that are too difficult or "off limits" to be asked. (Participants from the past year included Atheists, Agnostics, Buddhists, New Agers, and those who said they had "no beliefs.")
In this fast paced world have you ever found yourself wondering what your life is all about? Are you trying to figure out where you are spiritually but not comfortable discussing this with your family and friends? Would you like to have spiritual conversations in a no pressure atmosphere? If your answer is "yes" to any of these questions and more, Alpha is just what you have been looking for.
Why did people come to Alpha?
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.
Where ever you are, for over 25 years, Alpha has been helping thousands of people worldwide answer such questions. We invite you to "come and see"...and please do bring a friend.
THURSDAY, April 3, 2008 6:45pm - 9:00pm, Introduction Dinner with a video presentation, meets at 59 Worthen Road in Fellowship Hall and will continue for 10 weeks. Each week this course begins with a delicious home cooked meal and is followed by a video presentation and discussion about questions raised from the talk. Come for a free dinner and a video presentation.
SUNDAY, January 20, 2008, 10:00am - 11:15am, meets at 2 Militia Drive, Room 103. This class offers an abbreviated course of the Thursday evening classes and will continue for 16 weeks in the same safe, comfortable environment to discuss spiritual issues.
To register or to receive more information about the Alpha Course, contact Judy Shattuck at judys@grace.org or call 781/862.8351 x121. Registration will be available on-line soon.
