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Are you looking for answers to any of these questions?

• What is the point of life?
• What happens when we die?
• What relevance does Jesus have in my life today?
• How do we deal with guilt?

The Alpha course can answer them for you! Alpha is exciting because:

The course answers all those questions you have always wanted answered:

• About God
• About the life and death of Jesus
• About prayer
• About the Bible
• About the meaning of life
• About the work of the Holy Spirit

Who is Alpha for?

Alpha is for anyone and everyone! People of all ages have attended. It caters for the needs of:

• New Christians
• Those who want to brush up on the basics
• Sceptics
• Newcomers to the church
• Those who have been in the church for years
• Seekers of the truth
• Couples preparing for marriage
• Those interested in investigating the truth about Christianity

What is Alpha about?

Anyone welcome to come.
Laughter and learning about the Christian faith in an enjoyable environment
Pasta, eating together and getting to know each other and developing friendships
Helping one another in discussion, studying the bible and praying for each other
Asking anything! No question is regarded as too simple or too hostile

What is Alpha?

Alpha is a 10 week course including a weekend that looks at the basics of the Christian faith. During that period the following topics are covered:

• Who Is Jesus?
• Why Did Jesus Die?
• Why and How Should I Read the Bible?
• Why and How Do I Pray?
• What about the Holy Spirit?
• How Can I Resist Evil?
• How Does God Guide Us?
• Why and How Should We Tell Others?
• What About the Church?
• Christianity: Boring, Untrue and Irrelevant?
• How Can I Be Sure of My Faith?
• Who Is the Holy Spirit?
• What Does the Holy Spirit Do?
• How Can I Be Filled With the Spirit?
• Does God Heal Today?
• How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of My Life?

The teaching is done by video. After each showing, the participants move into small groups, each with a leader. This gives everyone a chance to discuss any issues and to ask any questions they have, giving an opportunity to get to know each other and learn together.

What happens each Alpha evening?

Each evening starts with a light supper, after which a video is shown.  After the video there is time for group discussions and the evening ends with tea or coffee.

When are the Alpha evenings?

Alpha is held approximately twice a year on Thursday evenings from 18:30 and ends around 21:15. A full program will be made available at the first evening.

What about children?

Where necessary, we will arrange a crèche facility at the church.  Details will be provided on request.

What does the Alpha course cost?

Apart from the camp, there is no charge for the Alpha course although any donation will be warmly appreciated. Alpha manuals are available at R15.00 each or a donation will be welcomed.

Will I have to read or pray aloud?

No person will be asked to read or pray or be asked to give answers to direct questions. Small group participation is completely voluntary and confidential.

How do I get on the next course and where do I get more details?

Further details can be obtained from the church office or members of the Alpha leadership team every Sunday service or anyone of the following:

• Allan - (012) 386 1395 (w)  (012) 332 2283 (h)  082 8201400 (m)
• Valley church office (012) 331 0026

• Anglican, Roman Catholic, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist, Salvation Army, Free Church, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God and House Churches.
• All the churches provide the same material, making alterations only to suit local culture.