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The
Alpha Course is a fifteen session program which runs over
ten weeks to provide a practical introduction to the
Christian faith. Experience shows that people come from many
different backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints -
but all come with the same objective: to establish whether
Jesus Christ has any real relevance for their lives.
ALPHA
is a great way to meet new friends while exploring the meaning of life.
ALPHA
AT KINGSTON PARISH
Starting
Monday, January 13, 2003, Tom & Debi Flounders will be hosting the
next Kingston Parish ALPHA Course and you are invited to join them. ALPHA
at Kingston Parish runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Monday night for eleven
weeks concluding on March 24th. We have a great time that begins with a good
home cooked meal. Then we tell a few jokes and stories or maybe sing a
hymn before watching a video by Nicky Gumble from Holy Trinity Brompton
Church in London. Afterwards we break up into small discussion groups to
talk about the subject matter. It is a relaxed atmosphere where no one is
put on the spot. We meet at the Parish Hall, childcare is provided, and
the kids get a meal too.
Each
year we get very positive feedback from participants. Anyone who wants to
learn more about the Christian faith is welcome and you are encouraged to
bring a friend. The course is non-denominational so you do not have to be
an Episcopalian to join us.
If you
have questions or want to know more about ALPHA call Tom or Debi Flounders
at (804) 725-4455, and they will be happy to tell you about the program.
You can register by calling Karen Jones at the Kingston Parish offices at
(804) 725-2175. Mark your calendar and plan to come join us.
ALPHA
Course Schedule for Winter/Spring 2003
| January
13 |
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Who
is Jesus? |
| January
20 |
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Why
Did Jesus Die? |
| January
27 |
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How
Can I Be Sure of My Faith? |
| February
3 |
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Why
and How Should I Read the Bible? |
| February
10 |
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Why
and How Do I Pray? |
| February
17 |
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How
Does God Guide Us? |
| February
23, Sunday |
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Special
afternoon on the subject of the Holy Spirit |
| February
24 |
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How
Can I Resist Evil? |
| March
3 |
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Why
and How Should We Tell Others? |
| March
10 |
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Does
God Heal Today? |
| March
17 |
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What
About the Church? |
| March
24 |
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ALPHA
Celebration Dinner |
For
more information about the national ALPHA program, please
check out The
Alpha Course Official Website. Menu
planning and help in the kitchen is needed during each ALPHA
course. Volunteers should contact Tom or Debi Flounders
at (804) 725-4455 for more information.
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