THE ALPHA COURSE

What is the point of life?  What happens when we die?  Is forgiveness
Possible?  What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today?

What is Alpha?
The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore spirituality from a Christian perspective.  Relaxed, non-threatening, low-key, and fun, Alpha is a place to ask anything-no question is considered too simple or too hostile.

Is it for you?
Everyone is welcome on an Alpha course! Some people 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, but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.. People come from many different backgrounds and hold many different viewpoints, but most come with the same basic objective: to establish whether God and Jesus Christ have any real relevance for their lives.

What will it cost?
The Alpha course is free. Guest may be asked to make a voluntary contribution toward the food

How do I start?
Simply fill out the registration form below and return it to the Alpha administrator address on the reverse.

What’s involved?
Over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, Alpha guests share meals, listen to a series of talks, and then have small group discussions.  Each talk covers a fundamental question, such as: “Who is Jesus?” “Why and How Do I Pray?” and “Does God Heal Today?”
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We are in the process of assembling our Alpha Team for this year’s Winter/Spring session of The Alpha Course.  The following positions are available. 

** Small Group Coordinator~~ Recruit, oversee, and encourage Small Group Leaders and helpers.

** Small Group Leaders~~ Facilitate discussion in the small groups and create a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel free to ask honest questions about the Christian faith.

** Small Group Helpers~~ Assist the Small Group Leaders in creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests feel free to ask honest questions about the Christian faith.

** Greeters~~ Make people feel welcome and glad they have come to Alpha.

** Runners~~ Help people who are unfamiliar with the church and Alpha feel comfortable.

** Task Force Coordinator~~ Help select and train the Alpha Task Force (team)

** Kitchen Task Force~~  Reports to Kitchen Coordinator to help prepare, serve food, and clean up for the Alpha dinners each week. (see Pam Daniel)

** Book Table Coordinator~~ Maintain stock of Alpha resources and related reading materials.

** Worship Leader~~ Oversees all aspects of worship times during the weekly Alpha sessions and the weekend away.

** The Weekend Away Coordinator~~ Plan and oversee the Weekend Away by selecting and directing a team of workers who will facilitate all the practical aspects of the weekend.

** Praise and Worship Team~~ Small group of musicians/singers to lead the praise time after dinner each week and to provide praise and worship activities for the Weekend Away.

 

If you are interested in any of these, call Chrys Baier in the church office (659-5555) for complete job descriptions.